Browsing the September 2016 archive of Blog
Trivia - Sale of Indulgences
Posted by paul fritz on 9/24/16
Question: What is the word that identifies the sin concerning the sale of indulgences? From whom does this word derive?Answer: "simony" derived from Simon MagusRead morehttp://www.catholic.com/quickquestions/what-is-the-sin-of-simony-and-does-it-have-anything-to-do-with-simon-peter
Trivia - Saint: Soldier to Founder of Religious Order
Posted by paul fritz on 9/17/16
Question: Who is the saint that was a great soldier before he experienced a conversion of heart and established a religious order?Answer: St. Ignatius LoyolaRead morehttp://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=56
Trivia - Saint Captured by Pirates?
Posted by paul fritz on 9/10/16
Question: This saint was captured by Barbary pirates and sole into slavery. This French saint was held as a slave for two years by Muslims before escaping back to Europe. Who is this Saint?Answer: St. Vincent de PaulRead morehttp://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=326
Trivia - "Dumb Ox" Who Became Saint?
Posted by paul fritz on 9/03/16
Question: What saint and theologian was known for his tremendous weight? He was described as an "ox" or a "bull" based upon his size.Answer: St. Thomas AquinasRead more:http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=2530