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Trivia - The Other Holy Land
Posted by paul fritz on 10/22/16
Question: What country is called "The Other Holy Land" because nearly 2/3rds of the New Testament books were written either to or from its churches?Answer: Turkey (once called Ephesus)
Trivia - Person of Trinity That Came Down From Heaven
Posted by paul fritz on 10/16/16
Question: Which person of the Trinity came down from heaven?Answer: Per the Nicene Creed, Jesus Christ came down from heaven. If you don't have the same answer, don't feel bad. The answer to this question has been debated for quite some time. Congratulations on researching the answers and joining ... Read More »
Trivia - Rectory at St Joseph's
Posted by paul fritz on 10/08/16
Question: This past week has been an historical event for our parish of St Joseph and Cabrini with the sale and removal of the rectory in East Pleasant Plain. In what year was this rectory constructed and who was the first resident pastor? Bonus question: Air conditioning was installed ... Read More »
Triva - Other Names for Sea of Galilee
Posted by paul fritz on 10/01/16
Question: The Sea of Galilee was called by three other names in the Bible. What are those names?Answers: sea of Chinnereth lake of Gennesareth sea of Tiberias
Read morehttp://www.christiananswers.net/dictionary/galileeseaof.html
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
Trivia - What is This Apostle's Name?
Posted by paul fritz on 8/27/16
Question: Originally known by the name of Nathanael, this apostle's fate is somewhat unclear. It has been said that he was beheaded but it has also been reported that he had been flayed alive before being beheaded. By what name was he known towards the end of his life?Answer: ... Read More »
Trivia - Who Was This Martyr?
Posted by paul fritz on 8/20/16
Question: Reports came from India that this apostle had been destroying images of the sun god when he was seized, tortured with hot metal rods, and thrown into a fiery furnace. When the fire did not burn him his captors threw spears at him until they killed him. Who ... Read More »