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Things to know when attending Mass - Part X
Posted by paul fritz on 4/19/15
From Gert’s Catholic Library
The fourth part of the Communion Rite is Communion. The priest offers a prayer and holds up the Eucharist to the faithful, proclaiming “Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world, Blessed are those called to the supper ... Read More »
Trivia - Urbi et Orbi
Posted by paul fritz on 4/18/15
Question: Every year on Easter Sunday, who gives his "Urbi et Orbi" to his following as well as to the world?Answer: The Pope. "Urbi et Orbi" means "for the city and for the world"Learn more: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15221a.htm
Things to know when attending Mass - Part IX
Posted by paul fritz on 4/11/15
from Gert’s Catholic LibraryFollowing the Eucharistic Prayer we stand from our kneeling position to prepare for and receive Jesus Christ in Holy Communion. This is called the Communion Rite and begins with the praying of the Lord’s Prayer, or Our Father, the model of all Christian prayer. The prayer ... Read More »
Things to know when attending Mass - Part VIII
Posted by paul fritz on 4/04/15
From Gert’s Catholic Library
The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the presentation and preparation of the gifts. This is also called the Offertory because here the gifts are brought to the altar. The gifts are the bread and wine, but also we have the opportunity to “give” of ... Read More »
Trivia - Sabbatum Sanctum
Posted by paul fritz on 4/03/15
Question: What day of Holy Week is also known as Sabbatum Sanctum?Answer: Holy Saturday [in Latin: sabbatum = sabbath (or Saturday); sanctum = holy]
Things to know when attending Mass - Part VII
Posted by paul fritz on 3/27/15
From Gert’s Catholic Library
The readings and the Priest preaching about the Gospel help us to grow in our faith. It is now our turn to declare that we believe in God as He has been revealed to us in the Scriptures and through the teaching of the Church. ... Read More »
Trivia - 28 Steps
Posted by paul fritz on 3/27/15
Question: The 28 marble step stairs that Jesus climbed when Pontius Pilate brought him before the crowd and then handed him over to be to crucified can be found today in what city? Hint: St. Helen was instrumental in their placement to this site.Answer: Also called the Scala Sancta ... Read More »
Things to know when attending Mass - Part VI
Posted by paul fritz on 3/21/15
From Gert’s Catholic Library
The readings and responsorial psalm bring us to the high point of the Liturgy of the Word, which is the proclamation of the Gospel. The priest takes the Book of the Gospel from the altar and holding it aloft takes it to the lectern as ... Read More »
Trivia - Inscription Languages
Posted by paul fritz on 3/21/15
Question: According to John's Gospel, in which of the following languages was the inscription "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" NOT posted on Christ's cross?1. Arabic2. Hebrew3. Greek4. Latin5. EnglishAnswer: The inscription was NOT written in Arabic or English but was written in Hebrew, Latin and Greek. See ... Read More »
Trivia - Foretelling of the Crucifixion
Posted by paul fritz on 3/14/15
Question: Which Psalm in the Book of Psalms foretells the crucifixion of Jesus and that lots would be cast for his clothes?Answer: Psalm 22