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Trivia - Fatima Miracle

Posted by paul fritz on 8/23/14

Question: During the Marian apparition of October 13, 1917 in Fatima approximately 70,000 spectators saw what miracle occur?Bonus Question:  In what country did this event occur?Answer: Miracle of the Sun. On an overcast and rainy day, the sky suddenly cleared, the rain stopped and the sun spun and "danced" ... Read More »

Trivia - Blood Types

Posted by paul fritz on 8/16/14

Question: What was Jesus' blood type?Bonus question:  Based upon scientific doolbology (the study of blood) what was the Blessed Virgin Mary's blood type?Answer: Study of blood from the Shroud of Turin, the Sudarium of Oviedo, and the Communion Host of Lanciano reveal the same blood type: AB.See also: http://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/mir/lanciano.html ... Read More »

Trivia - 1531 Juan Diego

Posted by paul fritz on 8/09/14

Question: In 1531 an Aztec Indian named Juan Diego reported encountering a beuatiful woman surrounded by a bright light who called herself "Mary the Virgin".  In presenting the information and experience to the local Bishop, a great miracle occurred. What was that miracle?Answer: Juan Diego was instructed to return ... Read More »

Trivia - Apostle That Took Care of Mary After the Crucifixion

Posted by paul fritz on 8/02/14

Question: Which apostle from the cross did Jesus entrust the care of his Mother?Bonus question: To what modern day country did this apostle and Mary eventually reside in until her Assumption?Answer: John. (John 19:26-27)Bonus answer: One tradition says that Mary went with St. John to Ephesus in Asia Minor, ... Read More »

Trivia - 1968 Apparition of the Virgin Mary

Posted by paul fritz on 7/26/14

Question: In 1968 an apparition of the Virgin Mary was viewed by more than a million people.  It was broadcast live on television and is recorded on film.  Where in the world did this occur?Answer: Virgin Mary Orthodox Coptic Church in Zeitoun, Egypt (a suburb of Cairo)Read more and ... Read More »

Trivia - The Annunciation

Posted by paul fritz on 7/18/14

Question: Who told Mary to name her Son Jesus?Bonus Question:  Fill in the blank:  ______________ of Mary was necessary for the Redemption of mankind.Answer: the angel Gabriel (Luke 1:26-33)Bonus Answer: Consent

Trivia - The number 40

Posted by paul fritz on 7/12/14

Question: Forty (40) is the mystical number signifying penance. Name three events in which the number 40 is used in Sacred Scripture.Answer: There are many of them... here are a few:The Great FloodGenesis 7:12 For forty days and forty nights heavy rain poured down on the earth.Moses on the ... Read More »

Trivia - Patron Saint of Iowa

Posted by paul fritz on 7/05/14

Question: Patron Saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over areas of life. Who is the Patron Saint of the state of Iowa?Answer: Mary of NazarethMany sites exist where you can browse listings of Patron Saints. Here is one of them:http://www.catholic.org/saints/patron.php

Trivia - Prisoners Freed by Earthquake

Posted by paul fritz on 6/28/14

Question:  An earthquake occurred at Philippi which eventally led to the release of two Christians from prison there. Who are they?Answer: Paul and Silas. This story is related in Acts 16:16-40

Trivia - Table of Nations

Posted by paul fritz on 6/21/14

Question: Genesis 10 contains the famous "table of nations", which shows how the different nations of the world were descended from three men. What notable man were these three the sons of?Bonus question: What are the names of these three sons?Answer: The men were sons of Noah (yes, the ... Read More »