Bible Basics
These verses focus on virtues such as spiritual humility, mourning, meekness, hunger for righteousness, mercy, purity of heart, peace-making, and perseverance through persecution, promising divine comfort and blessings like inheriting the earth
What are the Beatitudes?
Once a notorious sinner, this saint led a life of self-indulgence and despair before a dramatic conversion. His Confessions detail his journey to Christianity, including the famous words, 'Late have I loved you.'
Who is St. Augustine of Hippo?
This sacrament, instituted by Christ at the Last Supper, is both a sacrifice and a meal, where Catholics receive the Body and Blood of Christ.
What is the Eucharist?
This Catholic apologist and host of Pints with Aquinas brings Thomistic philosophy to the masses, discussing faith, reason, and morality with guests from around the world.
Who is Matt Fradd?
This hymn, often sung in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is traditionally associated with May crownings and was featured in the movie Sister Act.
What is 'Hail, Holy Queen'?
The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and said, that she was to bear a child in her womb, and name him Jesus.
What is the Annunciation?
This saint, a former soldier, laid down his sword to serve Christ. He founded the Jesuit order, emphasizing education, spiritual discernment, and missionary work. Who am I?
Who is St. Ignatius of Loyola?
This sacrament, considered the gateway to the Christian life, involves water and the invocation of the Trinity, and removes both original sin and personal sin.
What is Baptism?
This Franciscan friar and YouTuber, known for his channel Breaking in the Habit, uses videos and vlogs to explore topics ranging from Church teaching to daily life as a friar.
Who is Fr. Casey Cole, OFM?
This hymn, written by St. Thomas Aquinas, is commonly sung during Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction.
What is 'Tantum Ergo'?
Moses parted the sea.
What is the parting of the Red Sea?
Known for her 'little way' of spiritual childhood, this Carmelite saint became a Doctor of the Church despite living a hidden and simple life.
Who is St. Thérèse of Lisieux?
This sacrament, necessary for the forgiveness of mortal sin post-baptism, has its roots in Christ's granting authority to His apostles in John 20:23: 'Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them; whose sins you retain are retained.
What is Reconciliation (Confession)?
This Catholic actor is best known for portraying Jesus Christ in the hit series The Chosen
Who is Jonathan Roumie?
This traditional hymn, often associated with the Stations of the Cross, meditates on the sorrow of the Blessed Virgin Mary during the Passion of Christ.
What is 'Stabat Mater'?
A man was ill in the village of Bethany. His sisters said "Master, the one you love is ill." Jesus became deeply perturbed and troubled at the sight of the people weeping after the man's death. He opened the eyes of the man and brought him back to life.
What is the death/raising of Lazarus?
This pope, one of the most influential of the 20th century, helped bring about the fall of communism, wrote extensively on theology and human dignity, and was canonized in 2014.
Who is St. John Paul II?
This sacrament confers a sacramental character which configures a man to Christ in such a way that he acts 'in persona Christi capitis,' specifically in the celebration of the Eucharist and the forgiveness of sins.
What is Holy Orders?
This dynamic Catholic priest is the host of The Bible in a Year podcast and regularly appears on Ascension Presents, where he offers practical advice on living the Catholic faith in everyday life.
Who is Fr. Mike Schmitz?
This hymn is a paraphrase of the ancient Latin Te Deum and is often sung at the conclusion of Benediction or at major Church celebrations.
What is 'Holy God, We Praise Thy Name'?
A man fell victim to robbers and was left on the side of the road. A priest and Levite passed him, but did not stop to help him.
What is the Good Samaritan?
This 20th-century Italian blessed, known for his love of the outdoors and his work with the poor, was a model of holiness in everyday life. He is often called 'the Man of the Beatitudes.
Who is Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati?
This sacrament, as defined by the Council of Trent, confers grace 'ex opere operato,' meaning that the grace of the sacrament is effective independent of the personal holiness of the one administering it.
What is any sacrament? (This could refer to any sacrament but is especially relevant to Holy Orders or Eucharist.)
This Dominican friar and theologian is a regular speaker on Thomistic philosophy and co-hosts the podcast Godsplaining. He also shares insights on faith and reason through the Thomistic Institute YouTube channel.
Who is Fr. Gregory Pine, OP?
This Advent hymn, one of the oldest in the Church, is based on the O Antiphons and expresses the longing for the coming of the Messiah.
What is 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel'?