Salt of the Earth

An open letter from Chef Macik to his students “Vos estis sal terrae quod si sal evanuerit in quo sallietur ad nihilum valet ultra nisi ut mittatur foras et conculcetur ab hominibus.” (Matthew 5:13) In this verse from the Gospel of Matthew, Christ says to the multitudes, “You are the salt of the earth. But … Continued

Open House 19 May

We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, May 19th 2018 for an Open House on the campus of St. Martin’s Academy. This is an opportunity for prospective families, supporters, or simply those with an interest in the Academy to come meet us in person, view our campus under construction, and learn more about our educational … Continued

Music at St. Martin’s Academy

Music is an integral part of the culture at St. Martin’s Academy, and specifically two forms of music are fitting for this Catholic boys boarding school.  First, since the school is Catholic it presumes that the liturgy—Mass and the Divine Office—are prayed in common.  Therefore, some type of sacred music should be in place to … Continued

The Role and Purpose of Holy Mass at St. Martin’s Academy

In his poem “Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came” Robert Browning’s hero, the young untried knight Roland, undertakes a journey that he believes to be his destiny, his fate, his raison d’être. This young Roland, like most young men, seeks the purpose for which he exists. Whether the hero of Browning’s poem finds that … Continued