Browsing the July 2018 archive of Blog

Trivia - July 29

Posted by paul fritz on 7/27/18

Question: This shepherdess, born in 422 AD, attracted the notice of the great bishop Germain of Auxerre.  He presented her with a cross on a chain and urged her to devote her life to God, which she did. This saint later saved her native city of Paris from a ... Read More »

Trivia - July 22

Posted by paul fritz on 7/21/18

Question:  A compassionate woman, she wiped the face of Jesus on the road to Calvary and when she returned home the image of His face was imprinted on her veil. Who is this saint, whose name means True Image?  In which Gospel accounts is there reference to this incident?Answer: ... Read More »

Trivia - July 15

Posted by paul fritz on 7/14/18

Question: Saint Stephen was a learned, Greek speaking Jew who attempted to explain that the coming of Christ was the fulfillment of the ancient prophecies described in the Old Testament. He was accused of blasphemy and stoned to death, while whom stood approvingly on the sidelines? Name the person ... Read More »

Trivia - July 8

Posted by paul fritz on 7/07/18

Question: This female patron saint shares a name with a character from the sitcom "Friends" and also has given her name to a famous city in California.  She is the patron saint of wayward children, victims of adultery, those suffering from alcoholism, and victims of verbal abuse.  Who is ... Read More »

Trivia - July 1

Posted by paul fritz on 6/30/18

Question: Which saint has a square at the Vatican named after him?Answer: St. Peter