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March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Iacobus Liturgical Latin

Christian Latin: Ave Regina Caelorum

If you're interested in Medieval or Christian Latin, you might enjoy the post below from the blog Spes in Domino. It briefly discusses both the history of the prayer/hymn Ave Regina Caelorum, and also some specific Latin language aspects. https://spesindomino.org/hail-queen-ave-regina-caelorum/

Ancient Rome lives
February 22, 2026March 1, 2026 Iacobus Liturgical Latin

 Ancient Rome lives on in The Church 

The Church "baptized" the best parts of ancient Rome and incorporated them into a new Christian Europe. The vast treasury of pagan Roman literature that we possess today, for example, would have been lost without the labor of Christian monks in their scriptoria.

weightiest of reasons
January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 Iacobus Latin Language, Liturgical Latin

The Weightiest of Reasons: The Pope and Latin in the Liturgy 

Contrary to the common misconception, however, the council did not retire the Latin language. Furthermore, as the quote above demonstrates, John XXIII would have strenuously opposed any attempts to do so. In any case, the council and the pope were in agreement.

Latin is Everywhere
January 16, 2026March 1, 2026 Iacobus Latin Language, Sententiae Latinae (Latin Quotes)

 Latin is Everywhere: The Power of Quotes

Roughly half of English words come from Latin, and the more technical the vocabulary, the higher the proportion. It has also been an inextricable part of what people built, painted, and wrote about over the past fifteen centuries.

Latin for Americans
December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 Iacobus Latin Language, Latin Textbooks

Latin for Americans: An Inviting Intro

The friendly tone, colorful pictures, and the inclusion of random yet interesting tidbits of information make this an inviting entry to the Latin language for average to upper average students.

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Websites & Blogs That Might (or Might Not) Be of Interest


www.thelatinlibrary.com
www.thelatinlibrary.com
The Latin Library

dcc.dickinson.edu
dcc.dickinson.edu
Dickenson College Comentaries

www.perseus.tufts.edu
www.perseus.tufts.edu
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www.bolchazy.com
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