Browsing the November 2018 archive of Blog

Trivia - November 25

Posted by paul fritz on 11/24/18

Question: In what country would you find the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope?Answer: In the USA. (southern Arizona)Read morehttps://www.vovatt.org/

Trivia - November 18

Posted by paul fritz on 11/17/18

Question: The Pope is protected by the Swiss Guard, which is the oldest active military unit in continual existence since 1506. Who is credited with designing the Swiss Guards' uniforms and where (in what country or countries) do they complete their military training?Answer: The current uniform was designed not ... Read More »

Trivia - November 11

Posted by paul fritz on 11/10/18

Question: If you were to take a visit to the Vatican and were able to see the Pope, what color shoes would he probably be wearing?Answer: Traditionally, red. Pope Francis, however, prefers black. Pope John Paul II preferred brown.

Trivia - November 4

Posted by paul fritz on 11/03/18

Question: Two books are used by the priest during the celebration of mass.  What are they called and how do they differ?Answer: Lectionary and Sacramentary. The Lectionary contains all the readings (Old Testament Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Epistle, Alleluia with Verse, and Gospel) for Mass. The Sacramentary contains prayers, chants, ... Read More »