Tag Archives: Newman

Homerus Omnes Docuit

Posted on November 10, 2013 by marklangley

Every serious discussion about Catholic Liberal Education (which I call “Catholic Classical Education” sheerly for marketing purposes) must perforce dwell at considerable length from time to time on Homer and his works- especially the Iliad and the Odyssey. And this is because, as … Continue reading →

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The Common Core…Uh-Oh….

Posted on September 26, 2013 by marklangley

Suddenly any jocose banter about the Common Core (aka ObamaCore) doesn’t seem so amusing anymore. As a matter of fact, after seeing this video of a friendly looking and intelligent fellow American being abruptly and unceremoniously dragged out of a public meeting, … Continue reading →

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Oriare!

Posted on June 10, 2012 by marklangley

  What better way to return to our discussion of classical Catholic education than with an image of the perfect breakfast. And I figure that this photo of a culinary masterpiece might also stand up competitively with some of Fr … Continue reading →

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