Author Archives: Catholic Fun Facts

Born of a Greek father and a Jewish mother, Timothy was from Lystra in Lycaonia.  He was well educated.  He and his mother, Eunice and grandmother Lois probably became Christians during St. Paul’s first stay at Lystra. When Paul returned to Lystra, the Christians highly recommended Timothy and so Paul chose him as a missionary companion.  He was sent on difficult and confidential missions.  He was with Paul during his imprisonment in Rome and accompanied him on his last missionary journey.  Timothy was left to take charge of the Church at Ephesus.  Tradition has it that Timothy spent the remainder of his life at Ephesus as its Bishop.  He was martyred during the winter of the year 97.

FEAST DAY- January 26

PATRON OF- Stomach Disorders

MIRACULOUS MEDALS

Responsorial Psalm

The Lord is my light and my salvation.

Quiz

Yesterday’s Answer-

True

Today’s Question-

Every Christian  is obliged to rest on Sundays.  True or False?

St. Francis was born at Savoy in 1567.  After being ordained a priest he labored diligently for the restoration of Catholicism in his country.  He showed himself as a true pastor toward his clerics and the faithful by his writings, works, and example.  He died at Lyons December 28, 1622.         St. Francis pray for us!

FEAST DAY-  January 24

PATRON OF- Journalists

WEE BELIEVERS

Responsorial Psalm

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy.

Quiz

Today’s Question-

The Old Testament law gives the grace to choose right from wrong.  True or False?

He was born in Spain and educated by Bishop St. Valerius.  He was ordained and commissioned to preach.  Dacian, governor of Spain arrested him.  The Christians were being persecuted and he was put in prison at Valencia and was tortured because he refused to sacrifice to pagan gods.  He converted the prison warden and died in prison from the effects of his torture.

FEAST DAY- January 23

PATRON OF- sailors and winegrowers

BIBLES

Responsorial Psalm

In God I trust; I shall not fear.

Quiz

Yesterday’s Answer-

Law of Love

Today’s Question-

A person can be converted by God’s grace whether he/she cooperates with that grace or not.  True or False?

A soldier, named Magundat, in the Persian army.  Relics of the True Cross were brought back to Persia from sacking Jerusalem and he became attracted to Christianity.  He went to Jerusalem where he was baptized and took the name Anastasius.  He became a monk and preached against pagan worship.  He was tortured because he refused to forsake Christianity.  He was finally strangled and then beheaded after 68 Christians were beheaded in his presence.

FEAST DAY:  January 22

BROTHER FRANCIS DVD SERIES

Responsorial Psalm

Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.

QUIZ

Yesterday’s Answer-

Mt. Sinai or Mt. Horeb (Ex. 19:18)

Today’s Question-

What is the new name for the New Law?

(a) Civil Law   (b) Canon Law   (c) Law of Love

St. Agnes died a martyr at Rome in the third or fourth century.  Pope Damasus adorned her tomb with sacred poetry.  Many of the Fathers of the Church have honored her in their writings. St. Agnes pray for us!

FEAST DAY-  January 21

PATRON OF-  Chastity, Girl Scouts, Engaged Couples

BOOKS (SPANISH)

Responsorial Psalm

I have found David, my servant.

Quiz

Yesterday’s Answer-

Mortal and venial sin

Today’s Question-

Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God?

St. Sebastian died a martyr at Rome in the beginning of the Diocletian persecution. From antiquity the faithful have venerated his tomb on the  Appian Way. St. Sebastian pray for us!

FEAST DAY- January 20

PATRON OF- Swiss Guards, Athletes, Archers

COMMUNION VESSELS

Responsorial Psalm

To the upright I will show the saving power of God.

Quiz

Today’s Question-

What are two levels of gravity of sin?

In 1075 AD he tried to claim the throne of England but was unsuccessful.  He later became King of Denmark as Canute IV, succeeding his brother, Harold in 1081.  He built many churches, aided the missionaries and clergy.  He again tried to regain the throne of England in 1085.  Heavy taxes and disputes with the nobles started a rebellion led by his brother Olaf.  He had to flee.  He was found, however, and was slain while kneeling at the altar after going to confession.  His brother Benedict and 17 of his followers were slain in the Church also.  Many miracles were reported to have occurred at his tomb.

FEAST DAY- January 19

STATUES

Responsorial Psalm

Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.

Quiz

Yesterday’s Answer-

False

Today’s Question-

What is the foundation of prayer?

(a) prudence  (b) pride  (c) humility

St. Prisca is buried in the catacomb of Priscilla in Rome.  She was known to have had a very early cult in Rome.  It is said that she suffered martyrdom.  She died in circa 270AD.

FEAST DAY- January 18

BOOKS

Responsorial Psalm

Lord, in your strength the king is glad.

Quiz

Yesterday’s Answer-

(c) sacrilege

Today’s Question-

The death penalty is immoral according to the fifth commandment.  True or False?

At age 22, Anthony disposed of his wealth and went to live as a hermit in Upper Egypt.  Many disciples lived near him and he was their spiritual guide.  He founded two monasteries for them. One was the first monastery in the Christian world.  St. Athanasius took him to Alexandria to preach against heresy.  The first monastery he built is the oldest Christian one in the world and is still open.

FEAST DAY- January 17

PATRON OF- Lost articles, the poor

MEDALS

Responsorial Psalm

For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Quiz

Yesterday’s Answer-

Parents

Today’s Question-

What is it called when someone profanes or shows serious disrespect to holy persons, places, or things consecrated to God?

(a) blasphemy   (b) superstition   (c) sacrilege

In 308AD, Marcellus, a priest in Rome, was elected Pope.  Prior to this,  Emperor  Diocletian persecuted Christians and a new pope couldn’t be elected.  Marcellus reorganized the Church in Rome, insisting that before being readmitted to the Sacraments, they do penance.  This caused civil disorder and Marcellus was exiled.  He died shortly after being exiled, having being Pope for about 18 months.

FEAST DAY- January 16

HOLY WATER FONTS

Responsorial Psalm

Redeem us, Lord, because of your mercy.

Quiz

Yesterday’s Answer-

True

Today’s Question-

According to the order of the commandments, God willed that after him, who should be honored?