Category Archives: Religion

Pope Francis on the Nativity Scene, reposted 2024

Posted on December 25, 2024 by TTG

The enchanting image of the Christmas crèche, so dear to the Christian people, never ceases to arouse amazement and wonder. The depiction of Jesus’ birth is itself a simple and joyful proclamation of the mystery of the Incarnation of the … Continue reading →

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The Huron Carol – reposted 2024

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Pat Lang

“When we’ve been there ten thousand years,Bright shining as the sun,We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise,Than when we first begun.” Amazing Grace http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhc7MEYY-Ho&feature=fvwrel ____________ “Twas in the moon of wintertime, when all the birds had fled,That God the … Continue reading →

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Declaration “Dignitas Infinita” on Human Dignity

Posted on April 8, 2024 by TTG

The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has issued an important new doctrinal declaration on human dignity, approved by Pope Francis, that not only reaffirms the Catholic Church’s traditional teaching on abortion, euthanasia and assisted suicide, but also … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture and Society, Religion, TTG | 34 Comments

He is risen…

Posted on March 31, 2024 by TTG

A happy and joyous Easter to all. TTG

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The question of life after death

Posted on February 6, 2024 by TTG

Our jld left this video in a comment a few days ago. He commented that it “may not be immortality but it’s definitely weird.” That piqued my curiosity. I’m glad it did. The video is well worth watching.  The Parnis … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion, Science, TTG | 51 Comments

“Dear Hearts Across the Seas: A Memorial Day Prayer” by W. Patrick Lang

Posted on May 28, 2023 by TTG

“For 14 hours yesterday, I was at work—teaching Christ to lift his cross by the numbers, and how to adjust his crown; and not to imagine he thirst until after the last halt. I attended his Supper to see that … Continue reading →

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The Beaver Pond – A Pictorial

Posted on May 15, 2023 by TTG

I know I mentioned that a pair of beavers have taken up residence in the woodland cathedral behind my house. I suspected as much last January when I noticed water on what is usually dry land while sitting on my … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Religion, TTG | 32 Comments

A short biography of Saint Pierre Favre S.J.

Posted on April 26, 2023 by TTG

This was written by one of our fellow correspondents from France going by the  pen name of D74. His intent was to gift this to Colonel Lang. He finished the piece with difficulty after learning of the Colonel’s passing. Rest … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Prose, Religion | 10 Comments

He is risen…

Posted on April 9, 2023 by TTG

A happy and joyous Easter to all. TTG

Posted in Religion, TTG | 7 Comments

“Today is Friday” by Ernest Hemingway

Posted on April 7, 2023 by TTG

Note: This story was first published on Turcopolier by Colonel Lang in 2021 and reposted last year by Walrus. A video version was published in 2014 on the old SST site, but Colonel Lang commented that he couldn’t find it … Continue reading →

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