ASH WEDNESDAY

ASH WEDNESDAY - Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6,16-18

1. Which Old Testament does Paul quote in the second reading of today?

Isaiah
Jeremiah
Baruch


2. Which three popular pious practices does Jesus speak about in the Gospel of today?

Alms giving, fasting and keeping the Sabbath
Alms giving, prayer and fasting
Alms giving, prayer and visiting the synagogue


3. Where does Joel ask the priests and ,ministers of th Lord to weep?

Between the holy place and holy of holies
Between the vestibule and the altar
Between the altar and place of sacrifice


4. Who was Joel's Father?

Ezekiel
Pethuel
Raphael


5. What are disciples of Jesus expected to do when they fast?

Look dismal and sad
Anoint their heads and wash their faces
Tell everyone they are fasting


6. What does Joel call the sinner to rend?

His/her garments
His/her heart
His/her sin


7. In which city does Joel say the trumpet must be blown?

Nazareth
Zion
Capernaum


8. From which discourse of Jesus is the Gospel text of today taken?

The Sermon on the Mount
The Mission Discourse
The Parable Discourse


9. What do hypocrites do when they give alms?

They sound trumpets before them
They tell everyone about it
They expect to be rewarded


10. What is the message of Ash Wednesday?

All is temporary and pasing
We are trustees on this earth and so must use and not abuse.
Our eternal home is in heaven

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