Hope your summer is off to a great start, readers!
1. Definition
A few weeks ago, I asked you what concelebration means. Now, can you define the Christian meaning of concupiscence?
- a) the human tendency to sin that has existed since Adam and Eve, especially to give in to bodily desire
- b) a priest’s turning bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ
- c) going against rational or scientific sense and believing in a higher power
- d) a flock of baby angels
2. Current Events
Pope Benedict XVI announced on June 28 that he’s forming a Pontifical Council for Promting New Evangelization to “the countries where the first proclamation of faith has already resounded and where there are churches of ancient foundation present, but which are living through a progressive secularization of society and a kind of ‘eclipse of the sense of God.’” The last time a new pontifical council was formed was the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry in 1985. Which of the following is NOT one of the other 10 pontifical councils?
- a) Justice and Peace
- b) Interpretation of Legislative Texts
- c) Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant Peoples
- d) Clergy
3. Vatican
I just mentioned pontifical councils. They are part of the Roman Curia, the governing body implementing the pope’s tasks. The Roman Curia also includes the secretariat of state, congregations, tribunals, the synod of bishops, the labor office, and pontifical commissions, institutions, academies and committees, as well as, what famed group of Vatican guards?
- a) Grenadier Guards
- b) Swiss Guards
- c) National Guards
- d) Guardian Angels
4. Picture
In this June 27 photo, a Virgin of Carmen statue sits on a boat in Valparaiso, Chile, during a yearly celebration of the Feast of St. Peter and Paul. Of what water-related job is St. Peter the patron?
- a) fishermen
- b) ship builders
- c) net makers
- d) a and c only
- e) all of the above
5. Pope
Speaking of jobs, what was the profession of Pope Benedict XVI’s father?
- a) policeman
- b) banker
- c) college professor
- d) mechanic
Answers: 1) a, 2) d, 3) b, 4) e, 5) a