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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.

Day 22 Christ laid down His Life Voluntarily

Posted on February 10, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we continue to discuss Christ’s passion with particular focus on the voluntary nature of Christ’s death. We also read Q. 47 article 1 concerning the question “Whether Christ was slain by another or by Himself?”:

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Day 21 Dead, and Buried

Posted on February 9, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we continue our study of Article IV of the Apostles Creed focusing on the death and burial of Christ. Additionally we read two articles from The Summa Theologica addressing “whether it was fitting that Christ should die?” … Continue reading →

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Day 20: Suffered Under Pontius Pilate, Was Crucified, Dead, and Buried

Posted on February 8, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we begin our study of Article 4 of the Apostles Creed “Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was Crucified, Dead, and Buried.” We discuss the mention  of the Pontius Pilate who reigned in the province of Judea around 26AD-36AD. … Continue reading →

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Day 19 And Born of the Virgin Mary

Posted on February 7, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we finish the third article of the Apostles Creed, focusing on the second part of the article “And Born of the Virgin Mary.” Mary’s virginity not only includes the manner of Christ’s conception, but also the manner … Continue reading →

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Day 18 The Natural and Supernatural Origins of the Incarnation

Posted on February 5, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we continue our discussion of the Third Article of the Apostle Creed focusing on the conception of Christ in the womb of the Virgin Mary and the doctrine of the “Hypostatic Union.” While setting forth the truth … Continue reading →

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Who Was Conceived By The Holy Ghost

Posted on February 3, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we begin our study of Article III of the Catechism “Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost”. Of particular interest is the fact that although every act of God that is extrinsic to Himself proceeds from the … Continue reading →

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Day 16 His only Son Our Lord

Posted on February 2, 2023 by marklangley

In today’s episode we finish the second article of Faith, set forth in the Catechism of the Council of Trent, focusing specifically on the words “His only Son Our Lord.”  In addition to reading the Catechism, we also look at … Continue reading →

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Day 15 Why Jesus is preeminently called “The Christ”

Posted on February 1, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we read the short section from the Catechism concerning the word Christ (Χριστοσ) and how this word is especially applied to our Lord and Savior Jesus. Jesus Christ is preeminently a priest prophet and king and therefore … Continue reading →

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Day 14: The Significance and Suitability of the Name “Jesus”

Posted on January 30, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we read from The Catechism of the Council of Trent concerning the significance and pre-eminent suitability of the name “Jesus” as applied to the God Man, the son or Mary. Additionally, we explore St Thomas Aquinas’ explanation … Continue reading →

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Day 13 And in Jesus Christ His Only Son Our Lord

Posted on January 29, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we discuss the opening treatment of the second Article of Faith in the Catechism of the Council of Trent: The advantages and necessity of this article of Faith. Additionally, we take a brief look at the Summa … Continue reading →

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