Browsing the January 2020 archive of Blog
Trivia - January 26
Posted by paul fritz on 1/25/20
Question: Liturgical vesture consists of various articles of clothing -- let us see if you can define/identify the following items: Alb vs. Chasuble vs. Cassock vs. Surplice.
Answers: Alb - an ankle-length white tunic that is typically girdled with a belt or rope at the waist.Chasuble - a sleeveless ... Read More »
Trivia - January 19
Posted by paul fritz on 1/18/20
Question: What is the difference between the Sanctuary Candle and the Altar Candle?
Answer: The Sanctuary Candle sits near the tabernacle, usually in a red glass, and is always burning to indicate and honor the presence of Christ. The lighted altar candles symbolize the "light of Christ".
Trivia - January 12
Posted by paul fritz on 1/11/20
Question: In Psalm 90:10 we hear of our allotted span and our natural life. Fill in the blanks: "_________ is the sum of our years, or _________ if we are strong."
Answer: Seventy; eighty
Trivia - January 05
Posted by paul fritz on 1/05/20
Question: Of the mysterious Magi, there is only a short mention of them in the Scriptures. Let us see if you can match the correct gift to the correct Magi----gifts were Gold, Myrrh and Frankincense; the three Kings were Baltasar, Gaspar and Melchior.
Bonus question: According to legend (not ... Read More »