Browsing the March 2022 archive of Blog
Trivia - March 27
Posted by paul fritz on 3/26/22
Question: What is the ideal Lenten fare, that starts with a long strip of dough, arranged in the shape of arms folded over the breast in prayer?
BONUS question: What do the three holes left by this shape represent?
Answer: The pretzel
Bonus answer: The Trinity
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Trivia - March 20
Posted by paul fritz on 3/18/22
Question: What do cliff swallows have to do with the Feast of St Joseph?
Answer: Migratory cliff swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano every year on March 19; the Feast of St Joseph.
Trivia - March 13
Posted by paul fritz on 3/11/22
Question: When does “transubstantiation” happen in the Mass?
Answer: Transubstatiantion occurs during the Eucharistic Prayer when the priest repeats Jesus' words "this is my body" and "this is my blood".
Trivia - March 6
Posted by paul fritz on 3/04/22
Question: Why is fish permitted on the Fridays of Lent?
Answer: Friday fasting or abstaining is a way to honor Jesus' sacrifice; he died on a Friday. Fasting means going without food. Abstaining means going without certain foods, especially the flesh of warm-blooded animals. Fish are ... Read More »
New COVID-19 Safety Protocols Released
Posted by paul fritz on 3/01/22
Updated Covid-19 Safety Protocols have been released by the Diocese of Davenport.New Covid-19 Safety Protocols 03-01-2022