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About William Ockham

I am a father of two with eclectic interests in theology, philosophy and sports. I chose the pseudonym William Ockham in honor of his contributions to philosophy, specifically Occam's Razor, and its contributions to modern scientific theory. My blog (www.teilhard.com) explores Ignatian Spirituality and the intersection of faith, science and reason through the life and writings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (pictured above).

Slate Book Review: Know Nothing, the True Story of Atheism

Posted on August 22, 2014 by William Ockham

This blog has been fairly quiet lately, mostly because of work and family commitments (as well as discernment about whether I am ready to commit to an eight month retreat in Daily Life, but that is another story). However, I … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (August 18, 2014): Trust in God’s Plan For You

Posted on August 18, 2014 by William Ockham

“[I]f people try to be ‘pioneers’ not out of personal pride and ambition but from love of the Church and of truth, and with absolute trust in God and acceptance of His will before all else, can God allow them … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 17, 2014): Reaching Out Beyond Our Tribe

Posted on August 16, 2014 by William Ockham

This Sunday is the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be found here.  The Gospel is about the fascinating story of Jesus traveling outside of Jewish territory, something he very rarely does. There he has an interesting encounter with … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (August 11, 2014): Creation and Evolution

Posted on August 11, 2014 by William Ockham

“I’ve at least drawn up a plan of moral studies (interpretation and justification, from the point of view of natural evolution — replenished by the light of faith — of morality, chastity and charity). . . . To grow and to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 10, 2014): Human Fighting or Human Cooperation?

Posted on August 9, 2014 by William Ockham

  Then the LORD said: Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD; the LORD will pass by. There was a strong and violent wind rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the LORD—but the LORD was not in … Continue reading →

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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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