Cardinal Virtues Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:13:53 -0400 https://cardinalvirtues.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Cardinal Virtues yes 6bbcb222-37b2-526e-97b4-7e417a70ae93 SFCCA episodic false Join Headmaster Dr. Brake as he explores different topics related to the rebirth of classical Catholic education in Bally, PA.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) SFCCA https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jnvhv315yviou4jo8krsjwhkwj8t?.jpg Cardinal Virtues Episode 12: From Wonder to Wisdom: Schools Within the Academy Episode 12: From Wonder to Wisdom: Schools Within the Academy Join Dr. Brake for the latest episode of Cardinal Virtues and learn about the intentional design of the Saint Francis Classical curriculum and what it provides to students at each stage of their development. This is a must-see (or must-listen) for our families, no matter what stage their child is in, as well as a wonderful way to introduce Classical Catholic education to those unfamiliar with SFCCA.

]]> Join Dr. Brake for the latest episode of Cardinal Virtues and learn about the intentional design of the Saint Francis Classical curriculum and what it provides to students at each stage of their development. This is a must-see (or must-listen) for our families, no matter what stage their child is in, as well as a wonderful way to introduce Classical Catholic education to those unfamiliar with SFCCA.

]]> SFCCA Buzzsprout-18159908 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0500 1816 1 12 full false Episode 11, Part Two: New Faces in the Grammar School: Miss Turner Episode 11, Part Two: New Faces in the Grammar School: Miss Turner SFCCA Buzzsprout-18059693 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400 1468 1 full false Episode 11, Part One: New Faces in the Grammar School: Mr. Stover Episode 11, Part One: New Faces in the Grammar School: Mr. Stover Join Dr. Brake for a delightful conversation with two of our new faculty members, Mr. William Stover and Miss Julianna Turner, and enjoy getting to know a little more about each of them, including where they are from, their educational backgrounds, and whether they prefer The Iliad or the The Odyssey.

]]> Join Dr. Brake for a delightful conversation with two of our new faculty members, Mr. William Stover and Miss Julianna Turner, and enjoy getting to know a little more about each of them, including where they are from, their educational backgrounds, and whether they prefer The Iliad or the The Odyssey.

]]> SFCCA Buzzsprout-18059667 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400 1385 1 11 full false Episode 10: A Vocational Way of Life: An Interview with the Dominican Sisters Episode 10: A Vocational Way of Life: An Interview with the Dominican Sisters In this tenth episode, Dr. Brake welcomes Sister Mara Grace and Sister Jacinta of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia all the way from Tennessee.  They discuss all things vocation and have a great time finding connections between the Sisters' mission in Nashville and ours in Bally.

]]> In this tenth episode, Dr. Brake welcomes Sister Mara Grace and Sister Jacinta of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia all the way from Tennessee.  They discuss all things vocation and have a great time finding connections between the Sisters' mission in Nashville and ours in Bally.

]]> SFCCA Buzzsprout-17975931 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400 1808 1 10 full false Episode 9: A Republic, If You Can Keep It Episode 9: A Republic, If You Can Keep It Join Dr. Brake for the latest episode of Cardinal Virtues featuring a discussion of the past, present, and future of our republic and how it relates to the mission of Saint Francis Classical.

]]> Join Dr. Brake for the latest episode of Cardinal Virtues featuring a discussion of the past, present, and future of our republic and how it relates to the mission of Saint Francis Classical.

]]> SFCCA Buzzsprout-18248040 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0400 2447 1 9 full false Episode 8: How to Live Vertically With Christ Episode 8: How to Live Vertically With Christ This school year is going to be a game-changer!

Join us for the next episode of Cardinal Virtues as Dr. Brake discusses how our school community will be getting back to the basics of a personal relationship with Christ, aided by the team at Live Vertical. 

]]> This school year is going to be a game-changer!

Join us for the next episode of Cardinal Virtues as Dr. Brake discusses how our school community will be getting back to the basics of a personal relationship with Christ, aided by the team at Live Vertical. 

]]> SFCCA Buzzsprout-18248019 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400 2026 1 8 full false Episode 7: Ball or Baal? Episode 7: Ball or Baal? Should Athletics be an integral part of a classical curriculum?

Join us for the next episode of Cardinal Virtues as Dr. Brake discusses the proper role of athletics in a Saint Francis Classical Education and explores what it means to have a culture of excellence at our school. You’ll also get to see what our headmaster looked like when he was eighteen years old!

]]> Should Athletics be an integral part of a classical curriculum?

Join us for the next episode of Cardinal Virtues as Dr. Brake discusses the proper role of athletics in a Saint Francis Classical Education and explores what it means to have a culture of excellence at our school. You’ll also get to see what our headmaster looked like when he was eighteen years old!

]]> SFCCA Buzzsprout-18247994 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400 1996 1 7 full false Episode 6: Eat a Slice of Humble Pie Episode 6: Eat a Slice of Humble Pie Can humility and silence transform your spiritual life?

Join Dr. Brake as he examines this question through the prism of some of the great works of Christian thought and explains why you might want to make humble pie a staple of your (spiritual) diet.

]]> Can humility and silence transform your spiritual life?

Join Dr. Brake as he examines this question through the prism of some of the great works of Christian thought and explains why you might want to make humble pie a staple of your (spiritual) diet.

]]> SFCCA Buzzsprout-18247968 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400 2013 1 6 full false Episode 5: What's In A Name? Part Two-Saint Francis and Catholic Episode 5: What's In A Name? Part Two-Saint Francis and Catholic In this episode  of Cardinal Virtues, Dr. Brake tells the story of how our school came to be named for Saint Francis and explains what it means to be intentionally Catholic in all we do and why this makes all the difference.

]]> In this episode  of Cardinal Virtues, Dr. Brake tells the story of how our school came to be named for Saint Francis and explains what it means to be intentionally Catholic in all we do and why this makes all the difference.

]]> SFCCA Buzzsprout-18247945 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 1364 1 5 full false Episode 4: What's In A Name? Part One-Why Classical? Episode 4: What's In A Name? Part One-Why Classical? What exactly does it mean to be a “classical” school?

Join Dr. Brake for a closer look at why our school is called Saint Francis Classical Catholic Academy, and why a return to this type of curriculum is so beneficial for our students.

]]> What exactly does it mean to be a “classical” school?

Join Dr. Brake for a closer look at why our school is called Saint Francis Classical Catholic Academy, and why a return to this type of curriculum is so beneficial for our students.

]]> SFCCA Buzzsprout-18247928 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 1401 1 4 full false Episode 3: Why Do We Have a Dress Code? Episode 3: Why Do We Have a Dress Code? In this episode, Dr. Brake discusses how virtue informs the dress code at Saint Francis Classical and how dressing for the occasion is a sign of respect for others as well as for yourself.

]]> In this episode, Dr. Brake discusses how virtue informs the dress code at Saint Francis Classical and how dressing for the occasion is a sign of respect for others as well as for yourself.

]]> SFCCA Buzzsprout-18247907 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 1403 1 3 full false Episode 2: Why Do We Have a Cell Phone Policy? Episode 2: Why Do We Have a Cell Phone Policy? Join Dr. Brake for Episode 2 of Cardinal Virtues as he begins a conversation regarding our students and screens, including some of the latest research and how SFCCA and families can work together to ensure that these technologies are supporting the goal of cultivating virtue in our children rather than undermining it.

]]> Join Dr. Brake for Episode 2 of Cardinal Virtues as he begins a conversation regarding our students and screens, including some of the latest research and how SFCCA and families can work together to ensure that these technologies are supporting the goal of cultivating virtue in our children rather than undermining it.

]]> SFCCA Buzzsprout-18247874 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 2272 1 2 full false Episode 1: Celebrating Independence Day Classically Episode 1: Celebrating Independence Day Classically Please enjoy our first episode, where Dr. Brake discusses SFCCA’s approach to teaching history and how this approach can give you some ideas for celebrating Independence Day that might just become beloved family traditions.


]]> Please enjoy our first episode, where Dr. Brake discusses SFCCA’s approach to teaching history and how this approach can give you some ideas for celebrating Independence Day that might just become beloved family traditions.


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