Category Archives: America

Stop Saying Health is a Common Good!

Posted on May 24, 2020 by marklangley

Has there ever been an epoch in human history in which greater service, more profound obeisance, deeper devotion has been paid to the very end and purpose of all creation- the common good? Or maybe not? Let’s remind ourselves quickly … Continue reading →

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A Confusion about the Common Good

Posted on March 28, 2020 by marklangley

In the not too distant future, I am hoping that someone much brighter than I will perform the heavy philosophical lifting that it will take to state precisely what is wrong with the current approach that our Church is taking … Continue reading →

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On March 23, 1775 Patrick Henry made a famous speech. Would he repeat it today?

Posted on March 20, 2020 by marklangley

In the face of COVID-19, one wonders if Patrick Henry would have repeated today the sentiment that he uttered before the second Virginia convention on 23 March 1775. Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What … Continue reading →

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