Monthly Archives: February 2017

Lent and Liberal Learning

Posted on February 27, 2017 by marklangley

Some things are never out of season and liberal education is one of them. As a matter of fact the Holy season of Lent provides the Christian with an opportunity to focus on the first thing that anyone should know about … Continue reading →

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Improvident but Cheerful: A Defense of the Unplanned Family

Posted on February 18, 2017 by marklangley

When Benjamin Bunny grew up he married his cousin Flopsy. They had a large family, and they were very improvident and cheerful…as there was not always quite enough to eat,- Benjamin used to borrow cabbages from Flopsy’s brother, Peter Rabbit, … Continue reading →

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The Secret to Beautiful Liturgy: Leave it to the Kids!

Posted on February 11, 2017 by marklangley

O Lord our Lord, how admirable is thy name in the whole earth! For thy magnificence is elevated above the heavens. Out of the mouth of infants and of sucklings thou hast perfected praise… Recently I attended a simple daily Mass … Continue reading →

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