Browsing the April 2023 archive of Blog
Trivia - April 30
Posted by paul fritz on 4/29/23
Question: Why can’t Holy Water be sold? You may have noticed that Holy Water bottles and similar items for sale, always include a notice: “Holy Water Not Included”.
Answer: The selling of spiritual goods such as blessings or sacraments is called "simony." (Named after Simon the ... Read More »
Trivia - April 23
Posted by paul fritz on 4/22/23
Question: What does the word “Alleluia” mean?
Answer: Praise the Lord
Trivia - April 16
Posted by paul fritz on 4/14/23
Question: Who was the Roman soldier who pierced the side of Jesus, and was converted to Christianity, becoming a Saint? He was nearly blind and was healed when some of the blood and water from Jesus fell into his eyes.
Answer: St. Longinus
Trivia - April 9
Posted by paul fritz on 4/07/23
Question: How many days make up the “Easter Season”? It begins with Easter Sunday and ends with what celebration?
Answer: The Easter Season lasts 50 days and ends with Pentecost.
Trivia - April 2
Posted by paul fritz on 3/31/23
Question: What is the “Magisterium”?Answer: The Roman Catholic Church's authority to give authentic interpretation of the Word of God.