Dear Readers,
Thank you for visiting Immaculate Heart of Mary School’s new Web site. We plan to use this site to share with you our favorite quotes and give you a glimpse of our school life. While we share the universal Catholic view on education and its importance, we have our own school of thought, giving us a uniqueness among educators.
What is this school of thought? It is that of our Congregation (the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary) at Saint Benedict Center, New Hampshire: philosphia perennis (scholastic philosophy as enunciated by Saint Thomas Aquinas), with an emphasis on the defense of dogma Extra ecclesiam nulla salus (the necessity of the Church for salvation).
Philosophy is the handmaid of Theology (philosophia ancilla theologiae), the science of wisdom, which science must underlie everything we do. It teaches us to appreciate, to savor, everything in this world – and the next. Grace builds on nature.
At Immaculate Heart of Mary School, the members of our faculty study philosophia perennis under Brother Francis, M.I.C.M. (through his tapes, books, and disciples), so that we can pass this love of wisdom on to our students in all their subjects. We invite you to join us in this appreciation!
May Our Lady bless you with Her Holy Child!
In Her Immaculate Heart,
The Sisters of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
P.S. An effort is being made to illustrate each posting with pictures related to the text in some way, giving each reader an opportunity to exercise his ingenuity in deciphering the connection. However, don’t be fooled! There are more pictures here than meet the eye. Please make sure to click on the title of each post (or the words continue reading) to see all the pictures. Comments are welcome!
Sisters of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary - 2009 (picture by Carolyn Kamuda)
First Things First: Some Important Definitions
What is Education? The purpose of education is the acquisition of wisdom and the transmission (formation) of culture.
What is Wisdom? “Wisdom is the most perfect knowledge of the most important truths in the right order of emphasis, accompanied by a total, permanent disposition to live accordingly.” Brother Francis, M.I.C.M.
What is Culture? See the definition given in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School Faculty & Students 2008-2009
