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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).

Sunday Reflection, Feast of the Holy Family (December 28, 2014)

Posted on December 27, 2014 by William Ockham

This Sunday is the Feast of the Holy Family. The readings can be found here.  This is an interesting Feast in that it falls between Christmas and Epiphany. In some ways it seems like an odd placement between these two … Continue reading →

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When God comes in

Posted on December 26, 2014 by William Ockham

Originally posted on Perichoresis:
Lord, come into my heart. It’s hard for me to get the door open very far, but if at the Incarnation you managed to squeeze into an embryo, perhaps you could make it into my heart too—even…

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

Posted on December 24, 2014 by William Ockham

  [Slightly modified version of a post from December 2013. Merry Christmas Everyone!] 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 … Continue reading →

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How Do We Know Jesus Was a Real Person?

Posted on December 23, 2014 by William Ockham

  “How do we know Jesus was a real person?” This is the question asked by my seven year old son recently. Not “How do we know Jesus is the Son of God?” or “Did Jesus really rise from the … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (December 22, 2014): The Incarnation

Posted on December 22, 2014 by William Ockham

The Incarnation is a making new, a restoration, of all the universe’s forces and powers; Christ is the Instrument, the Center, the End, of the whole of animate and material creation; through Him, everything is created, sanctified and vivified. This … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Sunday of Advent: What Are We Really Waiting For?

Posted on December 21, 2014 by William Ockham

Originally posted on Daily Theology:
The fourth and final candle is lit. The stockings are hung. The trees are up. The planes have landed. In the words of Joni Mitchell: It’s coming on Christmas. They’re cutting down the trees. They’re…

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Sunday Reflection, Fourth Sunday of Advent (December 21, 2014): Letting God Embrace Us

Posted on December 20, 2014 by William Ockham

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. — Luke 1:46-47 This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The readings can be found here. This is a very busy time of year for … Continue reading →

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James Martin, SJ On Being Interview

Posted on December 19, 2014 by William Ockham

One of favorite authors, James Martin, S.J. is on the latest show of On Being with Krista Tippett.  Not surprisingly, the title of the show is “Finding God in All Things”, which is a summary of Ignatian Spirituality.  Fr. Martin’s writings, especially … Continue reading →

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The Magi and the Internal Journey Through the Desert

Posted on December 17, 2014 by William Ockham

I received this reflection from a member of our prayer group and thought I would pass it on: If, as Herod, we fill our lives with things and again with things, if we consider ourselves so unimportant that we fill … Continue reading →

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The Incarnation and Evolution

Posted on December 16, 2014 by William Ockham

Last Friday the London, Ontario Free Press had a good article by Bruce Tallman on the meaning of the Incarnation in an evolutionary world. These ideas are consistent with those of Teilhard de Chardin although Teilhard would also emphasize that the … Continue reading →

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