by Megan Sheehan | Dec 2, 2025 | Catholic Identity & Culture, Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Free Content, History, In Practice, Library, The Liberal Arts Educator, Uncategorized
Man is by nature body and soul, and therefore, our bodies are not accidental. We know this intellectually as Catholics, but we also experience this reality when we move and strive physically. There is tremendous satisfaction and joy when our bodies are attuned to...
by Megan Sheehan | Nov 25, 2025 | Catholic Identity & Culture, Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Free Content, In Practice, Library, Theology, Uncategorized
By the beginning of December, stores have filled up with the ribbons and wrappings of the commercial Christmas season. Meanwhile, as Catholics we are ushering in a new liturgical year. It is during this Advent season that we focus on the prayerful joy of preparation...
by Megan Sheehan | Nov 4, 2025 | Catholic Identity & Culture, Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Free Content, In Practice, Library, Partner Content
For centuries, Latin has been considered essential to a liberal arts education, being woven into the very fabric of Catholic intellectual life. Yet many Catholic schools still struggle to answer what success in Latin education truly looks like. Schools often point to...
by Megan Sheehan | Nov 4, 2025 | Catholic Identity & Culture, Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Free Content, In Practice, Library, Resources, Theology
I have four children. My oldest is almost 17 years old, and so I have many years of experience behind what I’m about to claim: Mothers have to repeat the most important things over and over and over again. “Repetitio Mater Memoriae,” the Latin phrase meaning...
by pmassell | Sep 3, 2025 | Archives, Free Content, In Practice, Resources
The beginning of the school year is naturally full of enthusiasm as teachers, students, and parents eagerly anticipate the adventures ahead. And this year, we Catholics have a particular reason to be excited – we are celebrating the Jubilee Year of Hope! Jubilees are...
by Hannah Naughton | Jan 6, 2025 | Catholic Identity & Culture, Free Content, In Practice, Library, Uncategorized
Shrove Tuesday takes its title from the English verb to shrive, meaning to confess and receive absolution. It is the traditional English name for what we more commonly hear called Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. In the British tradition, it is the last day of the period...