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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).

Archbishop Dolan: No Season for Sourpusses

Posted on December 24, 2013 by William Ockham

Here is a great read from Archbishop Timothy Dolan in Sunday’s New York Daily News. Using Evangelii Gaudium as a base, he encourages Christians to be joyful this Christmas season. The article is great, but it gets special mention here … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (December 23, 2013): Purifying the Heart

Posted on December 23, 2013 by William Ockham

“Lord, enclose me in the depths of your Heart. And, when you have me there, burn me, purify me, set me afire, raise me up to perfect satisfaction of your pleasure, unto the most complete annihilation of myself.”  — Courtesy … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection Fourth Sunday of Advent (December 22, 2013): Waiting for Signs

Posted on December 21, 2013 by William Ockham

“Scripture has depths missing from other forms of wisdom.  This is closer to the ground we walk on.” — Jeanne Schuler, PhD. This weekend is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The readings can be found here.  We are coming to … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis: The Radical Traditionalist of Mercy, Simplicity and Joy

Posted on December 20, 2013 by William Ockham

    I am sharing a speech by Deacon David Backes that he gave to his parish on the early pontificate of Pope Francis.  It is a fantastic summary and I encourage you to read it here. Set forth below … Continue reading →

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The Galactic Milieu: The “Irrationality” and Beauty of the Incarnation

Posted on December 19, 2013 by William Ockham

As we approach Christmas, I thought I would share one of my favorite descriptions of the Incarnation. This is courtesy of Julian May, a prolific and talented science fiction writer. One of her most popular works is the Galactic Milieu, … Continue reading →

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Original Sin, Advent and Christian Hope

Posted on December 18, 2013 by William Ockham

Earlier this week, I was having a discussion with a good-hearted atheist friend who argued that the existence of evil and the explanatory power of evolutionary biology combined to create a strong argument against the existence of God and in … Continue reading →

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It’s Official: Peter (Pierre) Faber, S.J. is a Saint!

Posted on December 17, 2013 by William Ockham

From Catholic News Service: Pope proclaims sainthood of Jesuit companion of St. Ignatius By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis issued a decree declaring one of his favorite Jesuits, Blessed Peter Faber, a saint. The … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (December 16, 2013): God Loves Us as We Are

Posted on December 16, 2013 by William Ockham

  “I feel that you must resign yourself to taking me as I am, that is, with the congenital quality which ever since my childhood has caused my spiritual life to be completely dominated by a sort of profound ‘feeling’ … Continue reading →

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If Christ Had Become Incarnate Now

Posted on December 15, 2013 by William Ockham

Originally posted on A Seat At The Table:
If Christ had become incarnate now and were a thirty-year-old man today, he would be here in the cathedral and we wouldn’t know him from the rest of you — a thirty-year-old…

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Third Sunday of Advent (December 15, 2013): Expectant Waiting and Dynamic Faith

Posted on December 14, 2013 by William Ockham

“Be patient, brothers and sisters” — James (5:7) This Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent, or Gaudete Sunday (Rejoice!).  The readings can be found here. We continue the Advent theme of hopeful anticipation.  Today’s reflection, courtesy of Rev. Eric K. … Continue reading →

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