Monthly Archives: June 2013

Report: ‘Catholic McCarthyism’ Threatens U.S. Bishops’ Anti-Poverty Mission

Posted on June 14, 2013 by William Ockham

One of the challenging items about being a Catholic in the United States is that there is an unhealthy degree of factionalization within the Church that, unfortunately, are often motivated by political and electoral agendas rather than authentic Church teaching.  I am … Continue reading →

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Candid Insights to Pope Francis’ Theology and Pastoral Approach

Posted on June 13, 2013 by William Ockham

On June 6, 2013, Pope Francis received the presiding board of the Confederación Latinoamericana y Caribeña de Religiosos y Religiosas (CLAR) (the Latin American and Caribbean Confederation of Religious Men and Women). An unauthorized transcript of the Pope’s words was … Continue reading →

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Belated Feast of St. Barnabas (June 11)

Posted on June 12, 2013 by William Ockham

Yesterday was the Feast of St. Barnabas.  I had wanted to provide some thoughts but work and family got in the way so this is a day late.  This is not all bad as it extends the spirit of this … Continue reading →

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Listening to Young Atheists: Lessons for a Stronger Christianity

Posted on June 11, 2013 by William Ockham

Recently, the Atlantic Monthly had a fantastic article by Larry Alex Taunton, Executive Director of Fixed Point Foundation.  Mr. Taunton led a study of atheists at college campuses.  The results are fascinating and I strongly encourage you to read the entire … Continue reading →

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Are Christian Believers Encouraging Mockery of Their Own Beliefs?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by William Ockham

“Worship him, I beg you, in a way that is worthy of thinking beings” — Romans 12:1 (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Anyone who lives in Western society is aware that Christian intellectualism is being challenged; both explicitly by the New Atheists … Continue reading →

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The current relevance of the spirit of Saint Francis

Posted on June 9, 2013 by William Ockham

Originally posted on Leonardo Boff:
Since the present Pope adopted the name of Francis, many people are interested again in this singular figure, perhaps one of the most luminous that Christianity and the West have produced: Francis of Assisi. Some…

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Sunday Reflection: 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on June 8, 2013 by William Ockham

This week, we returned to Ordinary Time, after the preparation of Lent and celebrating the Easter Season through Pentecost and Corpus Christi.  We have entered almost five months of ordinary time as the Liturgical Calendar settles into the rhythms of … Continue reading →

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Scientific Potpourri

Posted on June 8, 2013 by William Ockham

e Here are few interesting scientific articles from the last week: Astronauts to Mars Face Significant Radiation Risk.  Astronauts who travel to Mars could face radiation risks equal to two-thirds of the safe lifetime limit for astronauts according to NASA.  NASA … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin and the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Posted on June 7, 2013 by William Ockham

Today is the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Largely due to the early influence of his Mother, the Sacred Heart was a special focus in the devotional life and eventual theological vision of Teilhard de Chardin. According … Continue reading →

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Outside the Gate

Posted on June 6, 2013 by William Ockham

Attached is a link to a great blogpost by Robert Robinson on how living the Gospel is a challenge the civil and religious authorities.

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