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Trivia - December 31
Posted by paul fritz on 12/30/17
Question: Of the four gospels how many (and which one(s)) recount the story and intrigue of the magi who arrive from the east following Bethlehem's star?Answer: Only one. Matthew
Trivia - December 24
Posted by paul fritz on 12/22/17
Question: In the biblical accounts (Matthew's gospels and Luke's Gospels) of Jesus' birth how many visits from Angels are there?BONUS Question: How many times do Angels say "Do Not Be Afraid"?Answer: I counted seven plus a multitude. How many did you find? An angel appeared to Joseph "... have ... Read More »
Trivia - December 17
Posted by paul fritz on 12/16/17
Question: This Italian prioress and founder was bedridden one Christmas and could not attend the Christmas Mass. Miraculously, on the wall of her sickroom, she received a vision of the entire ceremony as if it were a television or movie screen. Because of this, she is the patroness of ... Read More »
Trivia - December 10
Posted by paul fritz on 12/09/17
Question: Which of the following is the highest order of Angels?A. ArchangelsB. SeraphimsC. DominionsD. CherubimsAnswer: B. SeraphimsRead morehttp://www.catholic.org/saints/angels/angelchoir.php
Trivia - December 3
Posted by paul fritz on 12/02/17
Question: The Old Testament states that the Savior would come from the House of the King of David. Which of Jesus' parents was a descendant of David?Answer: Joseph (see Matthew 1:1-17)
Trivia - November 26
Posted by paul fritz on 11/25/17
Question: May an unbaptized atheist administer the sacrament of Baptism?Answer: Yes.Read morehttps://www.catholic.com/qa/can-only-christians-administer-baptism
Trivia - November 19
Posted by paul fritz on 11/18/17
Question: Which saint was the first priest to experience the stigmata?Answer: Saint Padre Pio
Trivia - November 12
Posted by paul fritz on 11/11/17
Questions: Ireland has three patron saints---can you name two or even all three patron saints? Bonus question: What is the limit on the number of patron saints for anything or anyone?Answers: St. Patrick; St. Brigid; St. Columba There is no limit.
Trivia - November 5
Posted by paul fritz on 11/04/17
Question: What is the name of the 20th century Italian saint who sacrificed her own life for that of her child and is now the patron saint of the pro-life movement?Answer: St Gianna Beretta MollaRead morehttp://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=6985
Trivia - October 29
Posted by paul fritz on 10/28/17
Question: Which Apostle is known as "The Evangelist" because he established one of the most important churches of early Christiandom in Alexandria, Egypt?Answer: St. Mark the Apostle