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Trivia - May 1
Posted by paul fritz on 4/29/22
Question: What is a “stigmata”?
Bonus question: Which saints are known for having received a “stigmata”?
Answer: Stigmata, in the Christian faith, is having marks, sores, or sensations of pain in locations corresponding to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus Christ, such as the hands, wrists, and feet.
Bonus answers: There are many, but here are a few:Saint Paul the ApostleSaint Francis of AssisiSaint Padre Pio of PietrelcinaBlessed Lucia Brocadelli of NarniSaint Catherine of RicciSaint Catherine of SienaBlessed Anne Catherine EmmerichSaint Gemma GalganiSaint Veronica GiulianiSaint John of GodSaint Faustina KowalskaSaint Rita of CasciaBlessed Marie of the ... Read More »
Trivia - April 24
Posted by paul fritz on 4/21/22
Question: What is so special about Peter, James and John? Why are these three Apostles often set apart by Christ?
Answer: They were an "inner circle" about Christ. They each were instrumental in establishing His Church. Peter became Pope. James was the first apostle to be martyred. ... Read More »
Trivia - April 17
Posted by paul fritz on 4/14/22
Question: Easter is celebrated on varying Sundays and is therefore called a movable feast. Who or what determines when Easter should be commemorated?
Answer: The Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. established a formula for the date of Easter as the Sunday following the paschal full moon, ... Read More »
Trivia - April 10
Posted by paul fritz on 4/08/22
Question: Jerusalem was part of which jurisdiction, when Jesus entered riding a donkey?
Answer: Jerusalem was part of the Roman province of Judaea.
Trivia - April 3
Posted by paul fritz on 4/01/22
Question: What is an ephah and a hin?
Answer: They are Hebrew units of measure; the ephah being a unit of dry measure and the hin a unit of liquid measure. The ephah is approximately equal to a modern bushel. The hin is approximately equal to ... Read More »
Trivia - March 27
Posted by paul fritz on 3/26/22
Question: What is the ideal Lenten fare, that starts with a long strip of dough, arranged in the shape of arms folded over the breast in prayer?
BONUS question: What do the three holes left by this shape represent?
Answer: The pretzel
Bonus answer: The Trinity
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Trivia - March 20
Posted by paul fritz on 3/18/22
Question: What do cliff swallows have to do with the Feast of St Joseph?
Answer: Migratory cliff swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano every year on March 19; the Feast of St Joseph.
Trivia - March 13
Posted by paul fritz on 3/11/22
Question: When does “transubstantiation” happen in the Mass?
Answer: Transubstatiantion occurs during the Eucharistic Prayer when the priest repeats Jesus' words "this is my body" and "this is my blood".
Trivia - March 6
Posted by paul fritz on 3/04/22
Question: Why is fish permitted on the Fridays of Lent?
Answer: Friday fasting or abstaining is a way to honor Jesus' sacrifice; he died on a Friday. Fasting means going without food. Abstaining means going without certain foods, especially the flesh of warm-blooded animals. Fish are ... Read More »
New COVID-19 Safety Protocols Released
Posted by paul fritz on 3/01/22
Updated Covid-19 Safety Protocols have been released by the Diocese of Davenport.New Covid-19 Safety Protocols 03-01-2022