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Trivia - July 16
Posted by paul fritz on 7/15/17
Question: In the Beatitudes Jesus promises that this group of people will see the "beatific vision"?A.) PeacemakersB.) MercifulC.) Pure of HeartD.) Those on pilgrimage to RomeE.) MeekAnswer: C) Pure of Heart "Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God."
Trivia - July 9
Posted by paul fritz on 7/08/17
Question: Who is the 20th century Italian Saint who sacrificed her own life for that of her child and is now the patron saint of the pro-life movement?Answer: Saint Gianna Beretta MollaRead more:http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=6985
Trivia - July 2
Posted by paul fritz on 7/01/17
Question: Who is the saint that translated the Bible from Greek to Latin?Answer: St. JeromeRead more:http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=10
Trivia - June 25
Posted by paul fritz on 6/24/17
Question: The traditional primary patroness of musicians, composers, and singers has been St Cecilia, although her story is based on legend. However, this pope of the 6th century is also venerated as the patron of musicians, having given his papal name to an entire school of Church music. Who ... Read More »
Bishop-Elect Thomas Robert Zinkula
Posted by paul fritz on 6/17/17
Bishop-Elect Thomas Robert Zinkula
Trivia - June 18
Posted by paul fritz on 6/17/17
Question: St. Patrick's day is the traditional "Great day for the Irish". However, this female saint was once more widely venerated than St Patrick. Irish by birth she was known as the "Virgin Mary of the Gael". Who is this saint?Answer: St. Brigid of IrelandRead more:http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=453
Trivia - June 11
Posted by paul fritz on 6/10/17
Question: This early Christian martyr is known by his full name as well as a "nickname". He shares his full name with an eminent Dutch scholar of the Renaissance and shares his nickname with a cute fuzzy red monster from Sesame Street. He is the patron of sailors and ... Read More »
Trivia - June 4
Posted by paul fritz on 6/03/17
Question: In what city did the first Pentecostal celebration take place?Answer: Jerusalem
Trivia - May 28
Posted by paul fritz on 5/27/17
Question: This Biblical saint, who was kept quite busy during their lifetime, is a patron saint of two of the world's largest countries: China and Canada. This saint is a patron of Canada along with St Anne, to whom he/she is related by marriage. Who is this popular saint?Answer: ... Read More »
Trivia - May 21
Posted by paul fritz on 5/20/17
Question: The principal patron saint of Australia and New Zealand is none other than the Virgin Mary herself. Under what title is she venerated in the land down under?Answer: Our Lady, Help of ChristiansRead more:http://www.theworkofgod.org/Library/MaryHelp/Patronss.htm