Monthly Archives: October 2014

Sunday Reflection, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 12, 2014): Detachment and Freedom

Posted on October 11, 2014 by William Ockham

 “I know how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in … Continue reading →

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Big Bang, Darwin, and Evolutionary Images of Divinity

Posted on October 10, 2014 by William Ockham

pastordawn BEYOND CHURCH In the words of our ancestors as they grappled to tell the story of the Divine Mystery we call God, it is written. “Then God spoke all these words, and said, “I AM YAHWEH who brought you … Continue reading →

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Condemnation Does Not Convert Atheists

Posted on October 10, 2014 by William Ockham

Originally posted on joy of nine9:
It is easy to become self-righteous or defensive when I feel attacked by atheists. It is a natural, human reaction. However indignant rants which bludgeon the unbeliever with the ‘truth’ treats them as an…

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (October 6, 2014): Overcoming Suffering

Posted on October 6, 2014 by William Ockham

“By no means the least disturbing aspect of the problem of evil, is this powerlessness of the world to develop successfully, I won’t say the best, but at any rate a good part of itself. . . When you’re confronted with this mystery, it’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 5, 2014): What Fruit Are We Producing?

Posted on October 4, 2014 by William Ockham

Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. — Phil 4:8 This Sunday is the 27th Sunday in … Continue reading →

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Autumn: The Sacrament of Letting Go

Posted on October 3, 2014 by William Ockham

Originally posted on Molma Indigo • Spiritual Activist:
My spiritual director gave me this lovely poem today. Autumn is my favorite season and the poem is so appropriate. Autumn: The Sacrament of Letting Go                                    ~ Seasons of the Heart, Marcina Wiederkehr,…

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St. Thérèse of Lisieux and Teilhard de Chardin

Posted on October 1, 2014 by William Ockham

In honor of the Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Sr. Joan L. Roccasalvo, C.S.J. had a good article in the Catholic News Agency on the spirituality of St. Thérèse and its relationship to the vision of Teilhard de Chardin: … Continue reading →

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