Question 30: Papal Qualifications

 STEP RIGHT UP IF YOU DARE!!! HA! HA! HA! HA! In this elusive episode from the famous book "The Ultimate Catholic Quiz" by the WONDERFUL Karl Keating we take a look at the papacy and the requirements to be pope. See what you know and maybe learn a MEGA-TON!

QUESTION 30: BAPTISM

This is yet another excerpt from the book, "The Ultimate Catholic Quiz" by Karl Keating. This question has to deal with Baptism, how to receive it and who can deal it out. Put on your thinking caps and have fun!

Question 29: The Old Testament

 This is an excerpt from the AWESOME book "The Ultimate Catholic Quiz" by Karl Keating where we take a look at the Old Testament. Who has more books, the Protestants or the Catholics? As always feel free to like, subscribe and share if you dare, and as always have a blessed day.

What is the Eucharist? Part 4

This video is the conclusion of a look at the Eucharist. Here we cover the Eucharist vs. Sin. Can you accept the Eucharist with sin on your soul? What kinds of sin are there and does it matter? We take a look at some "proof" via Eucharistic Miracles, so come and go on a quick journey with me in this video.

In this video I reference 4 Eucharistic Miracles and an article that covers them. You can view this article for yourself here:

http://blog.magiscenter.com/blog/approved-eucharistic-miracles-21st-century

What is the Eucharist? Part3

 

What is the Eucharist? Part 2

This is a video that further explores the Eucharist. Is the Eucharist in the Bible? Did it come from God himself or something that man made up? What is visible? What is invisible? And we further explore why God would do such a thing?

What is the Eucharist?

This is a short introductory video that begins to take a look at the Eucharist, so if you are curious, let's go on a journey.

Holy vs. Unholy Moments

 

Are Religious People Stupid? - Matthew Kelly

Love the answer. Not as straight up or down as I would have thought.

4th Sunday of Lent: How Do We See?

In this video we take a look at the scriptures from the 4th Sunday of Lent. Where we look at Samuel as he tries finding God's chosen, Paul who's trying to teach the early church to live in the light, Jesus who heals a blind man gets caught in controversy, and how this all is similar to our lives today.

3rd Sunday of Lent: I'm Going Fast!

 This is a reading and reflection of scriptures from the 3rd Sunday of Lent where we learn how God got Moses' attention, how Paul put the early Christians in their place, how Jesus loves us recklessly and how this is all similar to a 16yr old with a fast ride.

Question 26: The Holy Roman Empire!

In this excerpt of the book "The Ultimate Catholic Quiz", by Karl Keating we take a look at the Holy Roman Empire, what it was, what it was not, and what it could have been.

 

2nd Sunday of Lent: Why Do I Do Chores?

 This is a reading and reflection of the scriptures from the 2nd Sunday of Lent , where we take a look at the types of "deals" ie "covenants" that God makes and what kinds of chores we have to do for him?

Question 25: Communion Hosts

 In this excerpt of "The Ultimate Catholic Quiz" by Karl Keating we take a closer look at those little hosts used for communion. What's in them and why?

1st Sunday of Lent: Which Way Should I Go?

This is a reading and reflection of the scriptures from the 1st Sunday of Lent, where we take a look at the journey of the Israelites, the early Christians Jesus in the desert and our Journey home to Heaven.

8th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Yummy Fruit!

 This is a reading and reflection of the scriptures from the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time where we take a look at good fruit, how to be it, how to develop it and what Jesus says about it. Mmm... FRUIT GOOD!!!

Question 24: Statues and Idolatry

 In this excerpt from the book, "The Ultimate Catholic Quiz" by Karl Keating we take a look at statues in the Church, should they be there because Idolatry is bad.

Question 23: The Patron Saint of...

 In this excerpt of the "Ultimate Catholic Quiz" by Karl Keating we take a look at a particular patron saint. Who he was, where he was from and little bit of his background. I also ponder the question, "Could I ever become the patron saint of Cheeseburgers?"

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: How to Treat Others

 This is a reading and reflection over the scriptures from the 7th Sunday in Ordinary time where we take a look at how we should treat others, more specifically "OUR ENEMIES". How did King David, Paul the Apostle and Jesus have to say on the matter?

Question 21

 In this excerpt of the book "The Ultimate Catholic Quiz" by Karl Keating we take a look at the writings and writers of the Bible, and what does it mean to be "divinely inspired?

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This is a reading and reflection of the scriptures from the 5th Sunday in Ordinary time where we visit Isaiah, Paul and Simon Peter, how all three had "OH WOW!" moments with God. What did their experiences mean to them? How did it change them? How can our "OH WOW!" experiences with God change us? What do we have to do, and what is our mission?

Question 20: Ecumenical Councils

 Step right up test your knowledge. Learn and laugh at me. In this excerpt from the book "The Ultimate Catholic Quiz" by Karl Keating we take a look at Ecumenical councils, what they are, the requirements and how many there have been. The test is before you, are you daring enough to enter? Ha ha ha ha ha ha (fiendish laughing implied)

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

This is a reading and reflection of the scriptures from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary time. There seems to be a running thread of love, and how God loves us, but it's not always as we think. So come take a look at God's love, how he stands with us in the not so great times and reflect on how God is loving us right now and how we can share his love. For after all love can cure all, and this world is in desperate need of it. 

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

In this video we read and reflect on the scriptures from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time where an interesting theme seems to pop up, "Do We Know Our Place?" What is our place? How do we see it? How does God see it, and how do we move forward with this reflection and revelation? As always feel free to like, subscribe and share.

Question 19: Creation Means What!?!?!?

In this excerpt of the book, "The Ultimate Catholic Quiz" by Karl Keating we take a look at creation, how it happened and what it means in general and you to personally. Feel free as always to like, subscribe and share and as always... BUY the BOOK! It's awesome and no, I don't get any share of profits. I just really like the book.

QUESTION 18: When and Who Can Receive Communion?

 This is another excerpt from the book "The Ultimate Catholic Quiz" by Karl Keating where we take a look at Holy Communion, who can receive it and when they should, as well as what Catholics believe about Communion. As always feel free to like subscribe and share.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

This is a reading and reflection of the scriptures of the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel reading captures the wedding at Cana and Jesus' miracle there, and was a huge gift for that wedding couple. We take a look at other gifts we receive as well as the idea that you are a gift as well. Hope you enjoy this, as always feel free to like, subscribe and share.

 

Learning to Love

 I have seen many miracles in learning to love... in fact in this day and age I would almost say that seeing love in and of itself is a miracle, and that also nothing else in life is as satisfying, rewarding and compels me to try and become a better person every day.

Question 17: What is a Breviary?

In this excerpt of the "Ultimate Catholic Quiz" by Karl Keating we take a look at the Breviary, what it is, what it is not, what is in it, what is not, and why it should be considered. Oh, and yes... the video is quite brief.

The Baptism of The Lord: A Reading and Reflection

This is a reading and reflection of the scriptures from the celebration of The Baptism of The Lord. Hope you like it. We take a look at Jesus' baptism and ponder the idea of baptizing daily... can you do that? What would it look like? What would it bring?

Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

This is a reading and reflection of the scripture from the Memorial of Elizabeth Ann Seton. Where we take a look at the feeding of the 5,000 by Jesus and ponder love, where it comes from and how we can partake in it.

Monday after the Epiphany, January 3, 2022

This is a reading and reflection of the scripture from the Monday after the Epiphany. How do you spot a fake Christian? Why did Jesus take off after John the Baptist got arrested? Does it matter what I look like? Can I still be a Christian if I don't "LOOK" Christian? All this an more... hope you're having a great Monday. God loves you, I love you and have a blessed day.

Question 16: Vatican City

This is an excerpt from the book "The Ultimate Catholic Quiz" by Karl Keating narrated by Michael Smith parishioner from Our Lady of Lourdes in Gibson City, IL.

This question deals with Vatican City and which country it belongs to if any.