Category Archives: classical education

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 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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Day 9 I believe in God the “Father” Continued

Posted on January 21, 2023 by marklangley

In today’s episode we finish our discussion of the word father (“patrem”) in the first article of the creed. In particular we discuss Q. 27 and Q. 32 from the Summa Theologica in reference to the four relations and five … Continue reading →

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Day Three: The Ends of Religious Instruction

Posted on January 13, 2023 by marklangley

In today’s episode we finish reading and discussing the “Introductory” remarks in the Catechism of the Council of Trent- discussing: The Ends of religious Instruction, The Means Required for Religious Instruction, The Division of this Catechism, and finally, How This … Continue reading →

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Make Your House Fair as You are Able!

Posted on December 23, 2021 by marklangley

What is Christmas about? What is Advent about except to prepare for and celebrate the arrival of Wisdom Himself, in the form of a little baby, into the warm hospitable stables of our own hearts! We have been doing our … Continue reading →

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Why Has Education Collapsed?

Posted on July 11, 2021 by marklangley

Over the course of my thirty years as an unwitting member of a loosely knit community that might even amount to a ‘movement’-an education reform movement-I have certainly met many whom I feel fortunate to call friends, who care deeply … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Catholic Classical Education with Cardinal Burke

Posted on April 17, 2021 by marklangley

I hope some of you might be able to participate in our annual school Gala by clicking on the live stream link below. The Lyceum Spring Gala Saturday, April 17, 2021 with guest of honor  Cardinal Raymond Burke “Catholic Education, … Continue reading →

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How Does Anyone Love the Lord God With the Whole Mind?

Posted on October 26, 2020 by marklangley

In this last Sunday’s Gospel we hear, You shall love the Lord, your God,with all your heart,with all your soul,and with all your mind. Now I think most people are familiar with the first two thirds of this injunction- we … Continue reading →

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Are You a Slave to Fashion?

Posted on June 16, 2020 by marklangley

I don’t have any strong objection to men dressing according to the fashions of the 12th or 13th century if they happen to live in the 12th or 13th century. I assume the gentleman in the picture thought that he … Continue reading →

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