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About marklangley

Most recently the founding Headmaster of Our Lady of Walsingham Academy in Colorado Springs (see www. OLWclassical.org), former headmaster and Academic Dean at The Lyceum (a school he founded in 2003, see theLyceum.org) Mark loves sacred music and Gregorian Chant and singing with his lovely wife, Stephanie, and their children.

“Active Participation” or “Actual Participation?”

Posted on August 4, 2013 by marklangley

There is a great article over there at newliturgicalmovement that deals with this text, significant to the worship of every Catholic: “Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that full, conscious and active participation in … Continue reading →

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Six Characteristics By Which To Identify The Wisest Man

Posted on August 2, 2013 by marklangley

As Heraclitus said (and we never tire of repeating) “If you do not expect the unexpected you will never find it, for it is hard to find and inaccessible.” This is certainly a wise statement. A clear example of its … Continue reading →

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“A Masterpiece of God”

Posted on July 30, 2013 by marklangley

Over there at that classy blog site  (which is devoted to the works and thought of the late American Artist Carl Schmitt) you will find an excellent article entitled “A masterpiece of God.” Be sure to click on the green text which … Continue reading →

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“A masterpiece of God”

Posted on July 29, 2013 by marklangley

“A masterpiece of God”.

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What Should I Do With Myself?

Posted on July 28, 2013 by marklangley

That title is an attention grabber isn’t it? But as you will see it is entirely relevant to our discussion concerning why the question “Does Nature Act For and End?” is a very interesting question. (See reason #2 below!) So … Continue reading →

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Four Reasons Why “Does Nature Act For An End?” Is A Very Good Question

Posted on July 26, 2013 by marklangley

Today I mean to simply to go straight to the point. There will be no interruptions and I won’t even be taking questions! I find that this is the only way to really get things done. Sometimes we like to … Continue reading →

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Does Nature Act For A Purpose?

Posted on July 21, 2013 by marklangley

The title of this post is “Does Nature Act For A Purpose?” And it is a post that I have been wanting to post for some weeks now, mainly because there are some ideas in my head that I have … Continue reading →

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Who Is The Wisest Person In The World?

Posted on July 14, 2013 by marklangley

I think I know who the wisest living person is in the world and as luck would have it, I happen to know him personally. (hint: besides Our Lord) But I hesitate to tell you this and am even hesitant … Continue reading →

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Patriotism the Classical Way

Posted on July 4, 2013 by marklangley

In the spirit of the day Jeffrey Mirus wrote an excellent article over there at “Catholic Culture” Patriotism, Tempered and Pure. His essay ends with these sage words (my comments in bold): This Catholic awareness of a higher duty and a higher love … Continue reading →

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Liberal Education Works

Posted on June 30, 2013 by marklangley

As a teacher at a prestigious Catholic classical high school,  I have been thinking a great deal about floor joists, plywood widths, cast iron pipe and tile.  Why? Well…it’s summer, and this is just what classical teachers do in the … Continue reading →

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