Monthly Archives: December 2013

2013 Reflections on Blogging (Part I): Country Data and Top Posts

Posted on December 31, 2013 by William Ockham

When I started blogging in April, I had no idea what I was getting into.  I could not have been more thrilled with the community that I have found and the interesting ideas and persons that I have “met” online. … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (December 30, 2013): Christ Unifying the Universe

Posted on December 30, 2013 by William Ockham

“When the Cross is projected upon [a universe in evolution], in which struggle against evil is the sine qua non of existence, it takes on new importance and beauty—such, moreover, as are just the most capable of appealing to us. … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS 2013: Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 29

Posted on December 28, 2013 by William Ockham

Sorry, I did not have a Sunday Reflection this week. Things have been crazy at work. Here is a short but excellent reflection courtesy of Pax Christi USA. Hope everyone is having a great Christmas Season. Pax Christi USA by … Continue reading →

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Archbishop Dolan: No Season for Sourpusses

Posted on December 24, 2013 by William Ockham

Here is a great read from Archbishop Timothy Dolan in Sunday’s New York Daily News. Using Evangelii Gaudium as a base, he encourages Christians to be joyful this Christmas season. The article is great, but it gets special mention here … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (December 23, 2013): Purifying the Heart

Posted on December 23, 2013 by William Ockham

“Lord, enclose me in the depths of your Heart. And, when you have me there, burn me, purify me, set me afire, raise me up to perfect satisfaction of your pleasure, unto the most complete annihilation of myself.”  — Courtesy … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection Fourth Sunday of Advent (December 22, 2013): Waiting for Signs

Posted on December 21, 2013 by William Ockham

“Scripture has depths missing from other forms of wisdom.  This is closer to the ground we walk on.” — Jeanne Schuler, PhD. This weekend is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The readings can be found here.  We are coming to … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis: The Radical Traditionalist of Mercy, Simplicity and Joy

Posted on December 20, 2013 by William Ockham

    I am sharing a speech by Deacon David Backes that he gave to his parish on the early pontificate of Pope Francis.  It is a fantastic summary and I encourage you to read it here. Set forth below … Continue reading →

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The Galactic Milieu: The “Irrationality” and Beauty of the Incarnation

Posted on December 19, 2013 by William Ockham

As we approach Christmas, I thought I would share one of my favorite descriptions of the Incarnation. This is courtesy of Julian May, a prolific and talented science fiction writer. One of her most popular works is the Galactic Milieu, … Continue reading →

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Original Sin, Advent and Christian Hope

Posted on December 18, 2013 by William Ockham

Earlier this week, I was having a discussion with a good-hearted atheist friend who argued that the existence of evil and the explanatory power of evolutionary biology combined to create a strong argument against the existence of God and in … Continue reading →

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It’s Official: Peter (Pierre) Faber, S.J. is a Saint!

Posted on December 17, 2013 by William Ockham

From Catholic News Service: Pope proclaims sainthood of Jesuit companion of St. Ignatius By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis issued a decree declaring one of his favorite Jesuits, Blessed Peter Faber, a saint. The … Continue reading →

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