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Trivia - February 11
Posted by paul fritz on 2/10/18
Question: The traditional patron saint of lovers is, of course, Saint Valentine. Lovebirds, however, also have an angelic patron in this archangel, who "played Cupid" for Tobias and Sara. Who is this archangel saint?Answer: "I am Raphael, one of the seven angels who stand in the glorious presence of ... Read More »
Trivia - February 4
Posted by paul fritz on 2/03/18
Question: Each Pope has his own coat of arms, but two keys, one gold and one silver, are used on every Papal Coat of Arms; what do these keys represent?Answer: The two crossed keys symbolize the powers Christ gave to the apostle Peter. The gold key represents the power ... Read More »
Trivia - January 28
Posted by paul fritz on 1/27/18
Question: Who is the young priest credited with the formation of the Knights of Columbus and where was this in the world?Answer: Father Michael J. McGivney, the 29-year-old assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, ConnecticutRead morehttp://www.kofc.org/en/todays-knights/history/1882-1899.html
Trivia - January 21
Posted by paul fritz on 1/20/18
Question: Currently the diocese of Davenport has how many living bishops? When in past history of the diocese has there been this many living bishops residing within the boundaries of the diocese of Davenport?Answer: The diocese of Davenport currently has three living bishops (and this is the most it ... Read More »
Trivia - January 14
Posted by paul fritz on 1/13/18
Question: According to the Catholic Church in what year was the church founded?Answer: 33 A.D.Read more:https://www.allaboutreligion.org/history-of-the-catholic-church-faq.htm
Trivia - January 7
Posted by paul fritz on 1/06/18
Question: "On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, A partridge in a pear tree..." According to a Roman Catholic symbolic interpretation, who does the partridge represent in the carol The Twelve Days of Christmas?Bonus question: What does the pear tree represent?Answer: JesusBonus answer: The ... Read More »
Trivia - December 31
Posted by paul fritz on 12/30/17
Question: Of the four gospels how many (and which one(s)) recount the story and intrigue of the magi who arrive from the east following Bethlehem's star?Answer: Only one. Matthew
Trivia - December 24
Posted by paul fritz on 12/22/17
Question: In the biblical accounts (Matthew's gospels and Luke's Gospels) of Jesus' birth how many visits from Angels are there?BONUS Question: How many times do Angels say "Do Not Be Afraid"?Answer: I counted seven plus a multitude. How many did you find? An angel appeared to Joseph "... have ... Read More »
Trivia - December 17
Posted by paul fritz on 12/16/17
Question: This Italian prioress and founder was bedridden one Christmas and could not attend the Christmas Mass. Miraculously, on the wall of her sickroom, she received a vision of the entire ceremony as if it were a television or movie screen. Because of this, she is the patroness of ... Read More »
Trivia - December 10
Posted by paul fritz on 12/09/17
Question: Which of the following is the highest order of Angels?A. ArchangelsB. SeraphimsC. DominionsD. CherubimsAnswer: B. SeraphimsRead morehttp://www.catholic.org/saints/angels/angelchoir.php