Tag Archives: Aristotle

Day 71 Three Mysteries of the Eucharist

Posted on June 11, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we read the Catechism concerning the three mysteries of the Eucharist. The Catechism also gives considerable evidence from Scripture, the teaching of the Fathers and declarations from church councils concerning the truth that Christ’s true body and … Continue reading →

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Day 55 The Matter of Baptism

Posted on April 17, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we discuss why water is such an appropriate matter for the sacrament of Baptism as instituted by Our Lord. The Catechism gives several reasons following the thought of St Thomas Aquinas in the Summa Theologica. (ST. IIIa … Continue reading →

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Day 50 Seven Reasons Why The Sacraments Were Instituted

Posted on April 4, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we continue reading the Catechism in its treatment on the Sacraments in general. In particular we discuss seven reasons why the Sacraments were instituted. Additionally, we read about the constituent parts of every sacrament-namely the matter and … Continue reading →

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Day 45 Life Everlasting!

Posted on March 23, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we begin our study of the very last article of Faith, article 12 in the Creed “Life Everlasting.” The catechism begins to teach us about the ultimate happiness of the human person and in what it consists. … Continue reading →

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Day 26 Useful Considerations About The Resurrection Of Christ

Posted on February 17, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we conclude our study of Article V of the Apostles Creed “He Descended into Hell, The third day He rose again from the dead.” The Catechism sets forth four reasons why the resurrection is necessary: as manifesting … 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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Liberal Education Works: Volume 20 (Fence Building)

Posted on August 31, 2019 by marklangley

My chief regret this summer is that I found no time to pack in another Dickens novel. Nothing says summer better than packing in a Dicken’s novel. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve read a Dickens novel … Continue reading →

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A Third Reason Why Philosophy is The Best and Most Noble Music

Posted on October 10, 2017 by marklangley

Let’s see if we can make this argument quickly and effectively! We have given two reasons why Socrates said that “Philosophy Is The Best And Most Noble Music.” We now present a third. Maybe there are more than three? But … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: Just Because You Know What Virtue is Does Not Mean You are Virtuous.

Posted on May 21, 2017 by marklangley

Now I know that there are many of you who are just naturally charitable.  You easily empathize with the suffering of others and you have a spontaneous instinct to do anything you can to help others carry their crosses and … Continue reading →

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I Can See Clearly Now

Posted on March 1, 2015 by marklangley

Who says that the Liberal Artist isn’t practical? Who says that teaching Latin, Shakespeare and St. Thomas will not equip a man for life in this world? Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, could be further from the truth! Au contraire! You may … Continue reading →

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