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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).

Deep Resurrection: The Martyrdom and Resurrection of Creation in Our Day

Posted on April 23, 2014 by William Ockham

Originally posted on Daily Theology:
By Christine McCarthy The Long View of History: From Eternity to the History of Time Photgraph by Justin Ng, Your Shot Fox’s reboot of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is…

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Redemption for the Natural World

Posted on April 22, 2014 by William Ockham

Originally posted on God In All Things:
If Easter is about the redemption of humankind, what about the rest of the created world? Elizabeth Johnson, in her new book Ask the Beasts: Darwin and the God of Love, gives a…

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (April 21, 2014): The Parousia and the Omega Point

Posted on April 21, 2014 by William Ockham

  “Christian faith . . . by the very fact that it is rooted in the idea of the Incarnation, has always based a large part of its tenants on the tangible values of the World and of Matter . . … Continue reading →

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Does the Beauty of the Gospel Story Attest to Its Truth?

Posted on April 20, 2014 by William Ockham

The original blog includes this quote from Alistair McGrath’s biography of C.S. Lewis which summarizes correspondence between C.S. Lewis and J.R. Tolkien: Tolkien argued that Lewis ought to approach the New Testament with the same sense of imaginative openness and expectation that he brought … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection for Easter Sunday (April 20, 2014): It’s Not About the Bunnies

Posted on April 19, 2014 by William Ockham

This weekend we continue the Triduum Celebration and reach the climax of the Church year with the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. The readings can be found here and here. Today’s reflection comes from James Martin, S.J., the Chaplain of the … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Reflections on Mother Teresa, Suffering, Blood Sacrifice and Kenosis

Posted on April 18, 2014 by William Ockham

As we continue the reflection and celebration on the Easter Triduum, I would like to include several reflections from my favorite resources. First, is from David Backes, Professor, Deacon, author and owner of the outstanding blog New Wood.  Set forth … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin and the Cross as Symbol for Purification of Being

Posted on April 17, 2014 by William Ockham

    [O]n the panoramic screen of an evolutive world which we have just erected, the whole picture undergoes a most impressive change. When the Cross is projected upon such a universe, in which struggle against evil is the sine … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin on the Redemption Suffering of the Passion

Posted on April 16, 2014 by William Ockham

The following was written based upon his experience witnessing the carnage of trench warfare in World War I: What a vast ocean of human suffering spreads over the entire earth at every moment! Of what is this mass formed? Of … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin on The Cross as Symbol of Future Union of Humanity

Posted on April 15, 2014 by William Ockham

“[I]n spite of the profound readjustments that are being made in our phenomenal vision of the world, the Cross still stands; it rears itself up ever more erect at the common meeting place of all values and all problems, deep … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (April 14, 2014): Easter Sunday

Posted on April 14, 2014 by William Ockham

“O God, if in my life I have not been wrong, allow me to die on Easter Sunday”. — Pierre Teilhard de Chardin died of a heart attack on April 10, 1955: Easter Sunday

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