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Trivia - August 12
Posted by paul fritz on 8/11/18
Question: How many demons did Jesus cast out of Mary Magdalene, according to the Gospels of Mark and Luke?Answer: 7Read more:Mark 16:9Luke 8:1-3
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
Trivia - June 17
Posted by paul fritz on 6/16/18
Question: He is the patron saint of Bible scholars and students. A Doctor of the Church, he reportedly drew a thorn from a lion's paw. The lion stayed loyal at his side for years. Who is this saint who lived around 347 to 419 AD?Answer: St. Jeromeread morehttp://catholicnotebook.blogspot.com/2009/05/st-jerome-and-lion.html
Trivia - June 10
Posted by paul fritz on 6/09/18
Question: In the Old Testament, Moses was a slow speaker so God allowed which of his brothers to speak for him?Answer: Aaron (Exodus 4:10-17)
Trivia - June 3
Posted by paul fritz on 6/02/18
Question: Which Marian prayer is recorded in the Gospel of Luke?Answer: Hail Mary. (Luke 1:26-45)
Trivia - May 27
Posted by paul fritz on 5/26/18
Question: Glossolalia is the name for what Pentecost related activity?Answer: speaking in tongues (speaking in languages apparently unknown to them)