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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).

Consciousness, the rose and the fire

Posted on April 13, 2014 by William Ockham

gigglinginthegutter All manner of thing shall be well When the tongues of flame are in-folded Into the crowned knot of fire And the fire and the rose are one TS Eliot Any static theory of consciousness feels incomplete. Reality is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, Palm Sunday (April 13, 2014): A Literary Journey Through Matthew’s Passion

Posted on April 12, 2014 by William Ockham

  Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point … Continue reading →

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The Limits of Science in Understanding Mystical Experiences

Posted on April 11, 2014 by William Ockham

    In recent years, there has been a lot of scientific studies showing a positive correlation between prayer and meditation a person’s mental and psychological well-being.  While this correlation has been known for thousands of years, advanced scientific techniques such … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Anniversary of Death of Teilhard de Chardin

Posted on April 10, 2014 by William Ockham

    Today is the 59th anniversary of the death of Teilhard de Chardin. I hope to attend Mass today and prepare as we head towards Palm Sunday. However, I was also delighted to learn that the Lectionary for the Episcopal … Continue reading →

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QUOTE (Dietrich Bonhoeffer) – April 9

Posted on April 9, 2014 by William Ockham

Originally posted on A DEVOTED LIFE:
“Jesus Christ lived in the midst of his enemies. At the end all his disciples deserted him. On the Cross he was utterly alone, surrounded by evildoers and mockers. For this cause he had…

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (April 7, 2014): Everything That Rises Must Convert (Part II)

Posted on April 7, 2014 by William Ockham

“In short we may say that faith in Man, by the combined effect of its universality and its elemental quality, shows itself upon examination to be the general atmosphere in which the higher, more elaborated forms of faith which we … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, Fifth Sunday of Lent (April 6, 2014): Transformation Through A God Who Shares Our Suffering

Posted on April 5, 2014 by William Ockham

“Jesus wept.” — John 11:35 “God has entered so thoroughly into our pain, into our loss, into our fear, that he weeps for us. We don’t have a God that stands aloof from the human condition.” — Fr. Robert Barron … Continue reading →

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Sturgill Simpson, Teilhard de Chardin and the Omega Point

Posted on April 2, 2014 by William Ockham

    I am not a huge country music fan but I found an article in yesterday’s Washington Post on Sturgill Simpson.  I had never heard of any of Mr. Simpson’s music but I was intrigued by his interview in … Continue reading →

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Sarton/de Chardin/Grünewald

Posted on April 1, 2014 by William Ockham
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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (March 31, 2014): Everything That Rises Must Converge (Part I)

Posted on March 31, 2014 by William Ockham

[This Quote of the Week is inspired by the fact that I am rereading Flannery O’Connor] “It is true that at the outset it presupposes a certain fundamental concept of the place of Man in Nature. But as it rises … Continue reading →

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