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Trivia - May 19
Posted by paul fritz on 5/18/19
Question: In the vestments of the Catholic Church, what is a "girdle" the emblem of purity?A) a medieval torture deviceB) a waist cincture worn by those doing severe penanceC) a garment traditionally worn by Catholic women under their dressesD) a white cord with which the alb is bound round ... Read More »
Trivia - May 12
Posted by paul fritz on 5/11/19
Question: One cold snowy day while going to the mill with wheat to be ground, this saint passed a flock of wood-pidgeons scratching in vain for food on the hard surface of the frosty ground. Taking pity on the poor birds he poured HALF of his sack of precious ... Read More »
Trivia - May 5
Posted by paul fritz on 5/04/19
Question: What images in John's Gospel show Christ as the one who gathers, watches over and protects his people?A) the Good ShepherdB) The Vine and The BranchesC) The Bread of LifeAnswer: A) the Good ShepherdRead moreGood Shepherd (John 10:1-18)Vine and Branches (John 15:1-10)Bread of Life (John 6:22-40)
Trivia - April 28
Posted by paul fritz on 4/27/19
Question: In 1979 Pope John Paul II created a patron saint for those who promote ecology. Who is this heavenly patron?Answer: St. Francis of Assisiread morehttps://www.uscatholic.org/church/2010/09/st-francis-patron-ecology
Trivia - April 14
Posted by paul fritz on 4/13/19
Question: After Jesus' body was wrapped with what kind of cloth his body was placed in a sepulcher (which is what?) and a rock was rolled to cover the opening. How many angels were guarding the sepulcher? Can you answer all three trivia questions; What kind of cloth? What ... Read More »
Trivia - April 6
Posted by paul fritz on 4/05/19
Question: What city's destruction in the Old Testament is described as "The children of Israel marched around the city walls for six days and on the seventh day, the walls collapsed"?Answer: Jericho (Joshua 6)
Trivia - March 31
Posted by paul fritz on 3/30/19
Question: The Songs of the Suffering Servant are found in the book of the Bible written by which prophet?Answer: Also called the Servant songs or Servant poems, four songs have been identified in the Book of Isaiah (42:1-4; 49:1-6; 50:4-7; and 52:13-53:12).
Trivia - March 24
Posted by paul fritz on 3/23/19
Question: What did John the Baptist wear and eat during his time in the desert? How long was he in the desert?Answer: "John wore clothing made of camel's hair and had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey." Matthew 3:4 John lived in ... Read More »
Trivia - March 17
Posted by paul fritz on 3/16/19
Question: St. Patrick's Day is used to celebrate what event of St. Patrick's life?A.) The day he was bornB.) The day he diedC.) The day he entered IrelandD.) The day he escaped slaveryAnswer: B.) The day he died
Trivia - March 10
Posted by paul fritz on 3/09/19
Question: "There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water, and Jesus said unto her 'Give me to drink'". The well where Jesus met the woman was known by what name?Answer: Jacob's well. (John 4:6)