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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).

St. Callistus I, Pope and Martyr

Originally posted on The Holy Ones:
Saint Callistus the First, ora pro nobis! Imagine that your biography was written by an enemy of yours. And that its information was all anyone would have not only for the rest of your life but…

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (October 14, 2013): Reason and Miracles

“God is knowable by human reason. And yet, the miracle is absolutely necessary, not only because it is needed in apologetics, but also for the joy it brings to our hearts: the heart cannot find complete rest in a God … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 13, 2013): Belief, Obedience and Gratitude

This week is the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be found here. The themes are belief, obedience and gratitude. The first reading talks about the how the pagan General Naaman believed in and followed the instructions of … Continue reading

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Interconnectedness, Gratitude and Debt to Others

Today, we have a guest blogger, sort of. The following was written a couple of years ago by my wife for a now-dormant blog. I was meditating last weekend on the interconnectedness of humanity and how much I owe to … Continue reading

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Neutrinos, IceCube, South Pole and Wisconsin

What do Neutrinos, Ice Cube, South Pole and Wisconsin have in common? All of the above are components of one of the most interesting current scientific experiments to detect particles from shortly after the Big Bang. From a personal perspective, … Continue reading

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Creeping Creationism in Latin America?

“An important function of theology is that of keeping religion linked to reason, and reason, to religion. Both these functions are of essential importance to humanity. . . [T]here exist pathologies of religion and – not less dangerous – pathologies … Continue reading

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The Book of Jonah and Me

The first reading Monday through Wednesday this week is from the Book of Jonah. This is one of my favorite books from the Hebrew Bible, both for its brilliant writing style and because I can very much relate to it. … Continue reading

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (October 7, 2013): Evolving Towards Unity

“Since the pleroma is the kingdom of God in its completed form, the properties attributed to it by Scripture must be regarded as specially characteristic of the entire supernatural organism, even if they are to be found only in an … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 5, 2013): Patience and Faith

“If you have faith the size of a mustard seed,you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.”  This week is the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can … Continue reading

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St. Francis of Assisi (October 4)

St. Francis lived 800 years ago. For both Christians and non-Christians, he is one of the most popular and respected Christian saints. He had a radical message for the love of God and creation. When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope, … Continue reading

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