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What is your favorite Latin phrase? by Shawna Blake Some say that Latin is a 'dead' language, but this is not so. We actually use Latin in everyday conversations and in Medicine, as well as Law. This is because Latin is one of the very first spoken languages, and was the prime influence for many othe... More> What the Latin phrase 'in persona Christi' means by Pam Brink “In persona Christi” is the Latin phrase meaning “In the person of Christ.” When is the phrase “in persona Christi” used in Catholic teaching and theology? You will find the concept used when describing wha... More>
	Latin is not a dead language by Opal Elaine Moyer Latin is no longer a language, that one hears spoken on the streets. This, however, does not render Latin a dead language. Not only are the Spanish and French languages derived from Latin, but English, as well. Latin phrases and terms are still used... More> Memorable Latin quotes by Andrew J. Zintl Latin, although thought by many to be a dead language, is still used fairly often in modern-day English, both directly and indirectly. Many words in English have Latin roots and there are even some Latin phrases that are so common-place that most pe... More>
The benefits of Latin language study by Celia Craske Although Latin is a dead language, there are many reasons why learning at least the basics is a good idea. For centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire, Latin continued to be used as the language of culture and learning. The liturgy of the Roman... More> The benefits of learning Latin in high school by Emily Monaco I absolutely hated Latin when I took it in high school. I slogged through a year of declensions and conjugations. I barely passed pop quizzes. It was too much information, and what was the point: you couldn't even speak it! However, there are certai... More>
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