A Catholic Monthly Magazine

February Crossword by ‘Max’

Across
1 It may occur to you to make this short! (4)
3 Automatic weapon named after its designer. (5,3)
9 “My armour is like ___ shields”, Smaug the dragon, The Hobbit (7)
10 Does this Christian symbol make you angry? (5)
11 Unique (3-3)
12 Celebrated as a World Day by the Church, on Jan 1 (5)
15 Din in Croatian diocese in which a priest is accepted by a Bishop! (13)
17 Attempt to write a short composition? (5)
18 Horrified looking at gash! (6)
22 “He always has an ___, or one or two to spare: And whatever time the deed took place - Macavity wasn’t there!” T S Eliot (5)
23 The central administration of the church (4,3)
24 A member of a religious community of women living a simple life (8)
25 It’s a feat to get cheese! (4)
Down
1 Universal, all embracing (8)
2 A washing machine cycle which tints your hair? (5)
4 The calendar which gives instructions for the celebration of the Mass for each day. (4)
5 Florentine artist employed by Pope Julius II (12)
6 An Italian dumpling (7)
7 A cosy home out on a limb? (4)
8 Minor faction gives verification of sacrament! (12)
13 Skeletal piece used to tease? (3)
14 State of condemnation of doctrine or person (8)
16 Soften impact (7)
19 Passageway (5)
20 Toiletry item (4)
21 As a result (4)

The winner of the November Crossword (17 entries,15 correct solutions) was
Fr Kevin Head sm of Wellington.

December Solution

Across: 1 Easy, 3 Slapdash, 9 Our Lady, 10 April, 11 Canonisation,
14 Sap, 16 Op art, 17 Ent, 18 Foster-mother, 21 Limbo, 22 Tremble,
23 Penitent, 24 Stun.

Down: 1 Exorcism, 2 Siren, 4 Lay,
5 Practitioner, 6 Aureole, 7 Hell,
8 Rainbow trout, 12 Stair,
13 Sturgeon, 15 Propman, 19 Habit, 20 Slip, 22 Ton.


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