Monthly Archives: June 2013

Superstring Theoretical Physicist on the Codes of Reality

One of the shows on my iTunes podcast feed is NPR’s On Being with Krista Tippett. It is a refreshing rarity of a relatively mainstream radio show that offers significant substance on topics relating to religion, philosophy, science and the … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Prayer: A Challenging and Dangerous Prayer

Today’s readings contain the version of the Lord’s Prayer found in the Gospel of Matthew. I learned this prayer as a child and pray it almost every day. It has become so routine that I often lose the power of … Continue reading

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Life of Teilhard de Chardin: The Early Years (1881-1899)

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was born on May 1st, 1881 at the family estate in Sarcenat, France, to an upper class, land holding family of devout Catholics. Sarcenat is near the twin cities of Clermont-Ferrand in the ancient province of … Continue reading

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You Want Me to Love and Pray for My Enemies?

Today’s Gospel reading is especially challenging for me: “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Mt. 5:44). My initial reaction is the same as the daily reflection from the Magis Center for Faith … Continue reading

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (June 17, 2013)

“The great cosmic attributes of Christ, those which (particularly in St John and St Paul) accord him a universal and final primacy over creation, these attributes… only assume their full dimension in the setting of an evolution… that is both … Continue reading

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Hundreds of Harley riders revved up as Pope Francis blesses bikes

I am certainly not immune from the foibles of hometown proud.  Being in Wisconsin, USA, one of the international claims to fame we have is the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycle.  This morning’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper has a great article on … Continue reading

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Scientific Potpourri

Here are some of the top scientific stories of the week from cosmology and evolution: Humans are Related to All Life on Earth.  In a recent article in the journal Nature, Douglas Theobald of Brandeis University concluded that there was less than … Continue reading

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Father’s Day Prayer: In Gratitude for my Father

From Creighton’s Online Ministries In gratitude for my Father Dear God, the Father of us all, I thank you for my father. Along with my mother, through the marvel of your creation, my father gave me the gift of life … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection: Actions Speak Louder Than Words

This week’s readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time include fascinating stories on hypocrisy, sin, repenting and forgiveness.  The first reading is an excerpt from the famous story of King David and his adultery with Bathsheba.  The Gospel includes a … Continue reading

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week: June 10, 2013 (Big Christianity)

“Under the constant flood of being that science lets loose, a certain small-scale academic Christ is swept away; and instead the great Christ of tradition and mysticism is revealed and must be accepted; and it is to this Christ that … Continue reading

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