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.