The Old Testament
This brother of Joseph interceded to save the life of their brother, Benjamin.
Who is Judah?
This martyr was beheaded on a day now characterized by roses and chocolates
Who is St. Valentine?
From 1925 to 1959, J.R.R. Tolkien was a popular language and literature professor at this university
What is Oxford?
This spiritual mother landed in New York after being told "Not to the East, but to the West."
Who is Mother Cabrini?
According to Fr. Basil Cole, Bl. Columba Marmion lived on bread and this beverage in the last years of his life.
What is beer?
The second of the plagues sent by God upon Egypt.
What is frogs?
Some speculate that St. Joseph was sanctified in the womb, along with the prophet Jeremiah and this saint.
Who is St. John the Baptist?
Tolkien's son Michael once listed his father's occupation as this, also Gandalf's job
What is Wizard?
This New York priest was ordained just hours before his death
Who is Fr. Eugene Hamilton?
Bl. Columba Marmion was a consultor for the canonization process of this saint.
Who is St. Therese?
The first bird Noah sent out from the ark.
What is a raven?
This martyr joked that his beard had not offended the king, before moving it off of the block.
Who is St. Thomas More?
In "The Hobbit," he thinks of picnics below during his trip over the mountains, inspired by one Tolkien took to Switzerland
Who is Bilbo Baggins?
This servant of God entered the Catholic Church in this New York borough after the birth of her daughter
What is Staten Island?
Devotees of Bl. Columba Marmion say he should be named a Doctor of the Church and given this title.
Gideon's small army defeated this group of enemies.
What is the Midianites?
This martyr was taken as a patron saint by the founder of the Sisters of Life
Who is St. John Fisher?
To his family and close friends Tolkien was known by this name, the first "R" in his initials
What is Ronald?
The maiden name of the first American-born saint, who now shares her Shrine with the Sisters of Life
What is Bayley?
Bl. Columba Marmion was influenced by the Benedictines' emphasis on humility and this other virtue.
What is obedience?
Daniel was ordered into the lion's den by this king.
Who is King Darius?
This saint bishop is believed to have continued to preach, even after he was beheaded.
Who is St. Denis?
Humphrey Carpenter's bio of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and like-minded friends has this title, like their literary circle.
What is The Inklings?
Though his conversion took place in New York, this famous Catholic author was born in France and died in Thailand
Who is Thomas Merton?
The short collection of Bl. Columba Marmion's conferences to consecrated women has this title.
What is Sponsa Verbi?