Browsing the June 2017 archive of Blog
Trivia - June 25
Posted by paul fritz on 6/24/17
Question: The traditional primary patroness of musicians, composers, and singers has been St Cecilia, although her story is based on legend. However, this pope of the 6th century is also venerated as the patron of musicians, having given his papal name to an entire school of Church music. Who ... Read More »
Bishop-Elect Thomas Robert Zinkula
Posted by paul fritz on 6/17/17
Bishop-Elect Thomas Robert Zinkula
Trivia - June 18
Posted by paul fritz on 6/17/17
Question: St. Patrick's day is the traditional "Great day for the Irish". However, this female saint was once more widely venerated than St Patrick. Irish by birth she was known as the "Virgin Mary of the Gael". Who is this saint?Answer: St. Brigid of IrelandRead more:http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=453
Trivia - June 11
Posted by paul fritz on 6/10/17
Question: This early Christian martyr is known by his full name as well as a "nickname". He shares his full name with an eminent Dutch scholar of the Renaissance and shares his nickname with a cute fuzzy red monster from Sesame Street. He is the patron of sailors and ... Read More »
Trivia - June 4
Posted by paul fritz on 6/03/17
Question: In what city did the first Pentecostal celebration take place?Answer: Jerusalem