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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).

Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (December 15, 2014): Suffering as a Means to Union with God

Posted on December 15, 2014 by William Ockham

“I like to think that gradually, instead of being weighted down by your external cares, you’ll find yourself to some extent carried by them towards God, by the need you feel, in your love, to do something for him and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, Third Sunday of Advent (December 14, 2014): Rejoice!

Posted on December 13, 2014 by William Ockham

“Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God.” — Pierre Teilhard de Chardin This Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent, or Gaudete Sunday (Rejoice!).  The readings can be found here. The theme a call to rejoice and celebrate God’s … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (December 8, 2014): Origins of The Divine Milieu

Posted on December 8, 2014 by William Ockham

“Yesterday, with the same pleasure as I always have, I received your letter of the 22nd. You are perfectly right, I think, in what you say about the necessity and difficulty in influencing souls from within. What gives me great satisfaction in this, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, Second Sunday of Advent (December 7, 2014): Burning Away What Divides Us

Posted on December 6, 2014 by William Ockham

“One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” — Mark: 1:7-8 This Sunday is the Second … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Francis Xavier, S.J. (December 3)

Posted on December 3, 2014 by William Ockham

Originally posted on Teilhard de Chardin:
St. Francis Xavier, S.J. Today is the Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier, S.J., one of the most famous early Jesuits. He was a close companion of St. Ignatius of Loyola and one of the first…

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (December 1, 2014): Hope for the Future

Posted on December 1, 2014 by William Ockham

  “The future belongs to those who give the next generation reasons to hope.” –  Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J. (courtesy of Global Peace Parks Project)

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Discerning Advent – Darkness

Posted on November 30, 2014 by William Ockham

Originally posted on God In All Things:
[audio http://traffic.libsyn.com/godinallthings/Advent_1_Darkness.mp3%5D “Lord, it is nearly midnight and I am waiting for You in the darkness and the great silence.” – Thomas Merton Incarnation happens all around us. It happens when we see…

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Sunday Reflection, First Sunday of Advent (November 30, 2014): Being with God in the Waiting

Posted on November 29, 2014 by William Ockham

This weekend is the First Sunday of Advent. The readings can be found here. Advent is often thought of as a time of watching and waiting. That is true and the readings the next four weeks highlight themes from the Hebrew … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (November 24, 2014): The Divine Milieu at the End Times

Posted on November 24, 2014 by William Ockham

  “Our individual mystical effort awaits an essential completion in its union with the mystical effort of all other men. The divine milieu which will ultimately be one in the Pleroma, must begin to become one during the earthly phase … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe (November 23, 2014): Teilhard de Chardin’s Universal Christic Vision

Posted on November 22, 2014 by William Ockham

  This Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King of the Universe and the last Sunday in Ordinary Time. You can find the readings here. I wrote last year about some of the background of this great feast, which … Continue reading →

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