Browsing the November 2020 archive of Blog
Trivia - November 29
Posted by paul fritz on 11/28/20
Question: Advent comes from the Latin word "Adventus" which means what?
A) ArrivalB) WaitingC) ComingD) BeginningE) AdventureF) None of the above
Answer: A) Arrival and C) Coming
Trivia - November 22
Posted by paul fritz on 11/21/20
Question: Who is the longest-living saint of the Catholic Church, dying at the age of 111 years? Hint: He joined the Dominican order and was a friar for 96 years, the longest period of time known for any religious to wear the habit.
Bonus question: Can you name any ... Read More »
Trivia - November 15
Posted by paul fritz on 11/14/20
Question: In 2009, carbon-dating tests on human bone fragments confirmed that the bones dated back to the first or second century A.D. The bones are believed to be the those of which apostle? Pope Benedict XVI stated "This seems to confirm the unanimous and uncontested tradition that they are ... Read More »
Trivia - November 8
Posted by paul fritz on 11/07/20
Question: Pope Pius XII declared WHAT at Nightingale Mountain as an official shrine for pilgrims and, along with Pope John XXIII, granted a plenary indulgence for all who make pilgrimages there. In what country is this mountain located and what makes this site so important?
Bonus question: What historical ... Read More »
Set Your Clock BACK One Hour
Posted by paul fritz on 10/31/20
Daylight Savings Time has ended. Please set your clocks BACK one hour before you go to bed Saturday night!