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This article explains why students today must not choose between modern mathematics and the classical Quadrivium, but instead fulfill modern academic requirements efficiently while adding the deeper, wisdom-oriented study of classical mathematics. Drawing from the tradition of Nicomachus, Euclid, Boethius, and Ptolemy, the article outlines how the Classical Liberal Arts Academy restores the four mathematical arts—Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Astronomy—as essential disciplines for the formation of the intellect and will. It challenges shallow educational trends and offers a compelling case for families seeking both academic success and the pursuit of truth and goodness through the study of classical mathematics.

This talk explores the essential principles of raising children under the age of seven, before they reach the “age of reason” as understood in Catholic teaching. Drawing from the methods used in pet obedience training, it presents a compelling and respectful case for using clear commands, consistent correction, repetition, and a calm environment to form good habits in young children. Far from demeaning, this approach aligns with human nature and lays a firm foundation for reason, virtue, and grace to flourish as the child matures.

Pray the Rosary following the method of St. Louis de Montfort, O.P..  This recording provides the full Rosary, with all 15 traditional mysteries.

Pray the Holy Rosary according to the method of St. Louis de Montfort, meditating on the Luminous Mysteries. https://classicalliberalarts.com/rosary

Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.

Pray the Holy Rosary according to the method of St. Louis de Montfort, meditating on the Sorrowful Mysteries. https://classicalliberalarts.com/rosary

Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.

Pray the Holy Rosary according to the method of St. Louis de Montfort, meditating on the Joyful Mysteries. https://classicalliberalarts.com/rosary

Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.

Pray the Holy Rosary according to the method of St. Louis de Montfort, meditating on the Glorious Mysteries. https://classicalliberalarts.com/rosary

Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.

Why We Study Latin | Classical Liberal Arts Academy

Why should students today study Latin? In this lesson, we explore the real reasons Latin remains essential—not because it is the language of the Church, but because it was the language of the Roman Empire. From Cicero and Caesar to modern law and science, Latin has shaped the intellectual foundation of Western civilization.

Learn how Latin continues to train the mind, enrich English vocabulary, and provide direct access to the writings of classical authors, philosophers, historians, and poets. Discover why Latin is the language of logic, clarity, and timeless expression in fields like law, philosophy, theology, music, poetry, and more.

This lesson moves beyond traditional or religious arguments and focuses on the enduring, practical value of Latin in a classical education. Whether you're a student, parent, or teacher, you'll come away with a clear understanding of why Latin still matters today.

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In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning and context of Traditionis Custodes, Pope Francis’s 2021 motu proprio that reshaped the liturgical life of the Roman Catholic Church. Far from being a mere restriction on the Traditional Latin Mass, this document represents a response to decades of pastoral experimentation, division, and feedback from bishops around the world.

We examine the history leading up to this decision—from the liturgical vision of the Second Vatican Council, to the pastoral concessions of Pope John Paul II, to Pope Benedict XVI’s Summorum Pontificum. You'll hear how Pope Francis's decision reflects the Church’s ongoing desire to realize the Council’s call for liturgical unity—not by erasing tradition, but by reaffirming the reformed Roman Rite as the single expression of the Church’s prayer.

If you’ve ever wondered why the Church made this shift, or what it means for the future of Catholic worship, this episode offers clarity, context, and a call to obedience and unity.

Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.