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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).

God is Agapē

Posted on January 7, 2014 by William Ockham

“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love.”  — 1 John 4:7-8 Today’s readings (in the U.S.) from … Continue reading →

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The Problem of Defining God: Finding Unity with Atheists in Wonder and Community

Posted on January 6, 2014 by William Ockham

Part of the problem of the public discourse on religion is that, like so many other issues, the discussion gets framed by the radical fringes.  On one side, you have the fundamentalist theists (mostly Christians in the US) who have … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection on Epiphany (January 5, 2014): A Real Truth That May or May Not Have Been Historical

Posted on January 4, 2014 by William Ockham

This weekend is the celebration of the Epiphany. The readings can be found here. The journey of the Magi is one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible.  Mysterious foreigners receive a cosmic sign to leave their home and … Continue reading →

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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: The Holy Name of Jesus

Posted on January 3, 2014 by William Ockham

I was going to do a brief post on Teilhard de Chardin and the Holy Name of Jesus but Michael Kenny at the outstanding blog “Journey Towards Easter” did a far better reflection that I could have.

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Will the real Catholic Church please stand up?

Posted on January 3, 2014 by William Ockham

Good article on the inherit tension of the Catholic Church. It is a part and parcel of being human and part of being a large organization. As Stephen from the blog “The Domestic Monk” says: “The church will always be … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin’s New Year’s Message (courtesy of The Teilhard Project)

Posted on January 2, 2014 by William Ockham

    Set forth below is a New Year’s Message from The Teilhard Project with a great quote from Teilhard de Chardin: HAPPY NEW YEAR!  As we launch into 2014 we at the Teilhard de Chardin Project are reminded of … Continue reading →

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2013 Reflections on Blogging (Part II): Eight Favorite Posts

Posted on January 1, 2014 by William Ockham

Yesterday, I had listed the most popular posts on my blog during 2013.  Today, I am linking to eight of my favorite posts (in no particular order) which did not make the Top 20 views. John Haught and Why Ultimate … Continue reading →

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2013 Reflections on Blogging (Part I): Country Data and Top Posts

Posted on December 31, 2013 by William Ockham

When I started blogging in April, I had no idea what I was getting into.  I could not have been more thrilled with the community that I have found and the interesting ideas and persons that I have “met” online. … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (December 30, 2013): Christ Unifying the Universe

Posted on December 30, 2013 by William Ockham

“When the Cross is projected upon [a universe in evolution], in which struggle against evil is the sine qua non of existence, it takes on new importance and beauty—such, moreover, as are just the most capable of appealing to us. … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS 2013: Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 29

Posted on December 28, 2013 by William Ockham

Sorry, I did not have a Sunday Reflection this week. Things have been crazy at work. Here is a short but excellent reflection courtesy of Pax Christi USA. Hope everyone is having a great Christmas Season. Pax Christi USA by … Continue reading →

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