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Church Life Corner - Personal Reflection
Posted by paul fritz on 4/11/14
My spiritual motto is from the teachings and writings of Mother Teresa of Calcultta--"Give of your hands to serve and your hearts to love". This motto reflects my multiple roles as a wife, as a mother, as a health care professional, as a woman, as well as my intimate ... Read More »
Trivia - Stations of the Cross
Posted by paul fritz on 4/05/14
Question: How did the Stations of the Cross begin?
Bonus question: What does "Via Dolorosa" mean?Answers: The Stations of the Cross have evolved over time, but started soon after Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. The Blessed Virgin visited the scenes of Christ's Passion daily. Later, pilgrims visited ... Read More »
Church Life Corner - Spirtual Mottos Can Change
Posted by paul fritz on 4/05/14
As your spiritual life grows, your spiritual motto could evolve as well. Spiritual mottos are not set in stone once they are identified and embraced. For example, a single person might need to modify his/her motto when he/she marries, just as a married couple's life is changed dramatically with ... Read More »
Trivia - Jesus' Burial Cloth
Posted by paul fritz on 3/29/14
Question: The burial length of cloth that Jesus of Nazareth was wrapped in after he was removed from the cross is called what and when will it be displayed next for public viewing? Bonus question: Where will it be displayed?Answer(s): The Shroud of Turin. The Shroud will go on ... Read More »
Church Life Corner - Pray Your Motto
Posted by paul fritz on 3/29/14
Now that you have discovered your spiritual motto that fits you, it is time to make it your own. Post it somewhere where you are sure to notice it: on your computer screen, on the refrigerator, on the bathroom mirror, as a bookmark, or frame it and place on ... Read More »
Trivia - Two Popes to be Canonized
Posted by paul fritz on 3/22/14
Question: In late April of this year two Popes will be canonized at the same time which is a first in our Roman Catholic Church history. Who are these two Popes?Answer: John XXIII and John Paul IIFor more information, refer to the following article:http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1304099.htm
Church Life Corner - Mottos Not Limited to Individuals
Posted by paul fritz on 3/22/14
A spiritual motto does not need to be for only an individual. A family could adopt a family spiritual motto, such as "united in love of Jesus" or "As for this house, we will serve the Lord!" from Joshua 24:15. A family spiritual motto could then be incorporated into ... Read More »
Trivia - Pope Francis Motto
Posted by paul fritz on 3/15/14
Question: Pope Francis just celebrated his one year anniversary this past week. On Pope Francis' coat of arms is his spiritual motto in Italian, Spanish, or Latin? What is his motto? Answer(s): Latin. Miserando Atque EligendoBonus: What does it mean?Bonus Answer: “by having mercy, by choosing him”. Huh? ... Read More »
Church Life Corner - Who Has Mottos?
Posted by paul fritz on 3/15/14
Bishops have them, as well as many popes. Religious orders have mottos, as well as individuals. Spiritual mottos may be in Latin or they may be in the language that a person speaks. Often the mottos are incorporated into a coat of arms of a pope or bishop. For ... Read More »
Trivia and Alligators
Posted by paul fritz on 3/08/14
Trivia question: Can you eat alligator on Fridays during Lent? Answer: yesfollow this link for more details: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/alligator-ok-to-eat-on-lenten-fridays-archbishop-clarifies/