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Trivia - Papal Coronation Quote
Posted by paul fritz on 1/16/16
Question: During the papal coronation, newly elected Popes are traditionally told "Annos Petri non videbis". What does this statement mean and to whom does it refer?Answer: He will not see the years of Peter. St. Peter is recognized as the longest reigning Pope with a reign of about 35 ... Read More »
Trivia - Longest Serving Pope
Posted by paul fritz on 1/09/16
Question: According to the Vatican, what Pope had the longest reign, head of the Roman Catholic Church for some 35 years?Answer: St. Peter (the first Pope!)Read more:http://electingthepope.net/question/what-is-the-longest-term-ever-served-by-a-pope/
Trivia - Wise Men and Camels
Posted by paul fritz on 1/02/16
Question: Did the Wise Men ride on camels or did they use them to carry their gifts?Answer: The Bible makes no mention of camels with the Wise Men, therefore we cannot know if they rode on them, used them as pack animals or if they even had camels at all.
Trivia - December 17 Begins...
Posted by paul fritz on 12/19/15
Question: Dating back to the fourth century, December 17 marks the beginning of what? These seven jewels of our liturgy address Christ with seven magnificent Messianic titles, based upon the Old Testament prophecies and types of Christ.Bonus question: Name the seven magnificent Messianic titles.Answer: O AntiphonsBonus Answer: O Sapientia ... Read More »
Trivia - First Sculpted Nativity Scene
Posted by paul fritz on 12/12/15
Question: The earliest known permanent nativity scene was created for the first Rome Jubilee in 1300. Carved in marble by Arnolfi di Cambio in the late 13th century this nativity scene is kept in a niche that is the same dimensions as the cave where Jesus was born. Where ... Read More »
Trivia - Mary's Prayer of Thanksgiving
Posted by paul fritz on 12/05/15
Question: What is Mary's prayer of Thanksgiving to God? A. Hail MaryB. AngelusC. Magnificant
Answer: C. MagnificantRead morehttps://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=1037
Trivia - Apostle's Feast Day Nearest Advent
Posted by paul fritz on 11/28/15
Question: Advent is a period beginning with the Sunday nearest to the feast of which Apostle? Hint--his feast day is November 30th.Answer: St. AndrewRead morehttp://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=109
Trivia - Souls of Noah and His Wife
Posted by paul fritz on 11/21/15
Question: Where did the souls of Noah and his wife go after they died? A. HeavenB. HellC. PurgatoryD. Limbo of the FathersE. Noah's Ark
Answer: D. Limbo of the FathersThe saintly people who lived in Old Testament times could not go to heaven until Jesus rose and opened up ... Read More »
Trivia - Cappuccino
Posted by paul fritz on 11/21/15
Question: Cappuccino, a popular coffee drink, takes its name from what order of Monks who are known by their custom of wearing a hood with their habits?Bonus Question: What is the proper name for this order's hood?Answer: Franciscan Order of Friars CapuchinBonus Answer: cappuccino ("hood", diminutive in Italian)Read more:http://www.capuchin.com/index.php/spiritandlife2
Trivia - Patriarchal Basilicas of Rome
Posted by paul fritz on 11/07/15
Question: What are the four greater or patriarchal basilicas of Rome? They represent the four great ecclesiastical provinces of the world.Answer:St. Peter's is assigned to the Patriarch of Constantinople,St. Paul's to the Patriarch of Alexandria,St. Mary Major to the Patriarch of Antioch.St. Lawrence-outside-the-Walls is also reckoned as a greater ... Read More »