Classical Liberal Arts Academy Podcast

Aristotelian Education: Its History, Philosophy, and Restoration

Pray the Holy Rosary - The Luminous 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.HeadmasterClassical Liberal Arts Academyhttps://classicalliberalarts.com 

Pray the Holy Rosary - The Sorrowul Mysteries

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.HeadmasterClassical Liberal Arts Academyhttps://classicalliberalarts.com 

Pray the Holy Rosary - The Joyful Mysteries

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.HeadmasterClassical Liberal Arts Academyhttps://classicalliberalarts.com 

Pray the Holy Rosary - The Glorious Mysteries

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. Headmaster Classical Liberal Arts Academy https://classicalliberalarts.com

Why Do We Study Latin?

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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UNDERSTANDING POPE FRANCIS’ TRADITIONIS CUSTODES IN CONTEXT

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.HeadmasterClassical Liberal Arts Academyhttps://classicalliberalarts.com

The Love of Wisdom and the Nature of Real Things

A Catholic Reflection on Nicomachus’ Introduction to Arithmetic, Book I, Chapter 1 What does ancient mathematics have to do with eternal truth? In this episode, we explore the first chapter of Nicomachus of Gerasa’s Introduction to Arithmetic—a work that begins not with numbers, but with a meditation on wisdom itself. Long before modern science separated fact from meaning, Nicomachus taught that true knowledge begins with wonder and ends in the contemplation of the divine. 💡 Through a Catholic lens, we unpack Nicomachus’ understanding of philosophy, bodiless realities, and the eternal nature of truth. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, St. Augustine, and St. Thomas Aquinas, this video reveals how mathematics can lead the soul upward—from material things to eternal realities. 📏 Topics include: – The definition of philosophy as “love of wisdom” – The difference between changing material things and eternal truths – How mathematics reflects divine order – Why Christian contemplation is rooted in the search for the unchanging 🔔 Whether you're a Catholic student, teacher, or lifelong learner, this reflection will show how ancient philosophy and the Catholic faith together guide us toward what is truly real. 📚 Cited Sources: – Introduction to Arithmetic by Nicomachus – Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas – Confessions and De Musica by St. Augustine – Holy Scripture (Wisdom 6:12, 8:1; 2 Corinthians 4:18; John 1:3) – Catechism of the Catholic Church, §§27, 50 🙏 Produced by Mr. William C. Michael, O.P., Headmaster of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy #CatholicPhilosophy #ClassicalEducation #Nicomachus #Pythagoras #Mathematics #Wisdom #StThomasAquinas #StAugustine #CatholicFaith #Contemplation #Arithmetic #FaithAndReason #SacredNumber

Let's Be Reasonable about the Latin Mass in 2025

In the Charlotte diocese, the celebration of the Latin Mass has been restricted to a single location.  Many in the area are upset about the decision and describe it as cruel, abusive, divisive, etc.  Are these accusations, and the reasons given for them, reasonable?
 
Mr. William C. Michael, O.P.HeadmasterClassical Liberal Arts Academyhttps://classicalliberalarts.com

What is the Quadrivium? Why Do We Need It?

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