Monthly Archives: August 2014

Feast of St. Dominic (August 8) and the Celebration of the Symbiotic Relationship Between Faith and Science

Posted on August 8, 2014 by William Ockham

“Religion needs science to keep it away from superstition and keep it close to reality, to protect it from creationism, which at the end of the day is a kind of paganism – it’s turning God into a nature god.” — Guy Consolmagno, S.J. Today … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Transfiguration: Teilhard de Chardin and Mass on the World

Posted on August 6, 2014 by William Ockham

Repost From Last Year: Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration.  It was one of those rare instances during Jesus’ lifetime when His divinity was clearly apparent to his closest disciples.  The Transfiguration also had a special place in the … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (August 4, 2014): Trusting God

Posted on August 4, 2014 by William Ockham

“Don’t worry about whether your life is worthwhile, about its anomalies, its disappointments, its somewhat obscure and sombre future. You are doing what God wills. In the midst of your anxieties and dissatisfactions you are offering Him the sacrifice of … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin in the Age of Ecology, by Thomas Berry

Posted on August 3, 2014 by William Ockham

Originally posted on Jeremy D. Johnson:
Here is Thomas Berry, in his own words, on the life and legacy of Teilhard de Chardin. Brilliant. I haven’t seen or heard Berry speak before. It would’ve been an honor to sit in his…

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Sunday Reflection, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 3, 2014): Nourishment for Weary Souls

Posted on August 2, 2014 by William Ockham

All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat; Come, without paying and without cost, drink wine and milk! — Isaiah 55:1 This Sunday is the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Peter Faber, S.J. (August 2, 2014): The First Jesuit Priest

Posted on August 1, 2014 by William Ockham

  Fr. Peter Faber was one of the founders of the Society of Jesus and the first priest among the Jesuits.  Pope Francis mentioned his admiration for Peter Faber in his first interview with America Magazine.  According to Pope Francis, … Continue reading →

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