Browsing the February 2022 archive of Blog
Trivia - February 27
Posted by paul fritz on 2/24/22
Question: Why is Lent forty (40) days long? Is it just a tradition or is there a biblical relationship?
Bonus Question: Throughout the Old Testament the number forty (40) carried a deep meaning. Can you name at least two examples from the Old Testament?
Answer: 40 ... Read More »
Anointing Service CANCELED 2/24/2022
Posted by paul fritz on 2/24/22
The Anointing Service scheduled for Thursday 2/24/2022 has been canceled due to potentially worsening road conditions.
The service is rescheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 6:30pm.
Trivia - February 20
Posted by paul fritz on 2/19/22
Question: Which Saint said “Oh Lord, grant me chastity and continence, but not yet”?
Answer: Saint Augustine of Hippo
Trivia - February 13
Posted by paul fritz on 2/10/22
Question: What is the gesture that the priest and the people make before the reading of the Gospel?
Bonus question: What does the gesture represent?
Answer: With our thumb, we make the sign of the Cross on our forehead, lips and heart just prior to the ... Read More »
Trivia - February 6
Posted by paul fritz on 2/04/22
Question: What is Candlemas, also known as the Purification of Our Lady?
Answer: Candlemas is a Christian holiday that celebrates three events: presentation of Jesus, Purification of Our Lady, and Jesus' first entry into the temple. It is celebrated 40 days after Christmas on February ... Read More »