Tag Archives: Saint Paul

Two Reasons Why Things Are Difficult to Understand

Posted on July 12, 2019 by marklangley

As has been thoroughly set forth and expounded by the inimitable philosopher, the late great Duane Berquist, in a beautiful succinct and brilliant paper on this very subject, there are seven times when we need to go wisely and slow in … Continue reading →

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Did You Know That Drinking Milk Is An Excellent Preparation For Eating Meat?

Posted on November 9, 2017 by marklangley

Sometimes St. Paul seems downright condescending! For whereas for the time you ought to be masters, you have need to be taught again what are the first elements of the words of God: and you are become such as have … Continue reading →

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An Easter Joy Crowns the Lent of Life

Posted on March 27, 2016 by marklangley

Sorrow! Sorrow! Very few days pass but that we don’t hear of some new sorrow. A job is lost, a troubled marriage…a near relation passes away, serious illness falls, dashing promises and hopes…a calamity strikes affecting the national interest…a friend loses his … Continue reading →

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Pagan Literature: The Milk of Catholic Liberal Education

Posted on December 10, 2013 by marklangley

For whereas for the time you ought to be masters, you have need to be taught again what are the first elements of the words of God: and you are become such as have need of milk, and not of … Continue reading →

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