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Trivia - August 28
Posted by paul fritz on 8/25/22
Question: Where is the largest stained glass window in the world? And from where did the inspiration for its design come from?
Answer: Wow, there are a lot of claimed records concerning stained glass windows. Here are three of them. Interestingly, all are in the USA.
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Trivia - August 21
Posted by paul fritz on 8/19/22
Question: Who is the Saint that was the mother of St. Augustine?
Answer: St. Monica
Trivia - August 14
Posted by paul fritz on 8/12/22
Question: How long did Pope John Paul I reign as pope?
Answer: 33 days from August 26, 1978 to September 28, 1978.
Trivia - August 7
Posted by paul fritz on 8/05/22
Question: In 1854, Pope Pius IX donated a marble block for the construction of what U.S. building?A) Union StationB) The PentagonC) The White HouseD) National CathedralE) The Washington MonumentF) The U.S. Supreme Court
Answer: E) The Washington Monument
Was this block ever installed?https://boundarystones.weta.org/2013/07/16/mystery-popes-stone
Trivia - July 31
Posted by paul fritz on 7/28/22
Question: Which of the following was built as a bell tower for a cathedral?A) Eiffel TowerB) Big BenC) Leaning Tower of PisaD) Taj MahalE) Tower of LondonF) Westminster Abbey
Answer: C) Leaning Tower of Pisa was built as a bell ... Read More »
Trivia - July 24
Posted by paul fritz on 7/25/22
Question: Who was the first Apostle of Jesus to be struck down? He was the brother of another Apostle and was the first of the Twelve to be martyred. He is the patron saint of pilgrims.
Answer: James the Greater. Son of Zebedee and brother of John. ... Read More »
Trivia - July 17
Posted by paul fritz on 7/16/22
Question: What are the underground chambers in Rome called where many early Christians are buried?A) Cloisters
B) Caves
C) Labyrinths
D) Catacombs
E) Dungeons
F) TombsAnswer: D) Catacombs
Trivia - July 10
Posted by paul fritz on 7/09/22
Question: What is the “Universal Prayer”? Where during the Mass is it usually found?
Answer: The Universal Prayer is also called Prayer of the Faithful, or General Intercessions. It is found at the end of the Liturgy of the Word.
Trivia - July 3
Posted by paul fritz on 7/01/22
Question: What is an “Amise”? What is its purpose?
Answer: The amice is a white vestment that covers the shoulders, neck and sometimes the head of the wearer. It's purpose is to protect the alb and chasuble from contact with the skin.
Trivia - June 26
Posted by paul fritz on 6/24/22
Question: What is the "Preface" within the Mass?
Answer: The Preface is the first part of the Eucharistic Prayers.