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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: Solemnity of the Holy Trinity (Communion With Others)

Posted on May 25, 2013 by William Ockham

This week’s reflection on the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity comes from a 2012 sermon from Rev. William A. Doubleday of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Mt. Kisco, NY: “How easy it is to come down hard on our fellow human beings … Continue reading →

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Scientific Potpourri

Posted on May 25, 2013 by William Ockham

Here are some interesting scientific stories on cosmology and evolution from the last week.  Major kudos goes to MetaNexus, which is a great resources for identifying several of these articles: Evolution’s Two-Way Street.  Scientific American discusses that evolution may be … Continue reading →

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Orthodoxy of Teilhard de Chardin: (Part IV) (Christ as the Evolution of Humanity)

Posted on May 24, 2013 by William Ockham

In Part I of our series on the orthodoxy of Teilhard de Chardin, we described how Pope Emeritus Benedict held Teilhard’s theological vision of Christ as a central feature of the Christian liturgical and Eucharistic experience In Part II of our … Continue reading →

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Orthodoxy of Teilhard de Chardin: (Part III) (Pope Benedict)

Posted on May 23, 2013 by William Ockham

In Part I of our series on the orthodoxy of Teilhard de Chardin, we described how Pope Emeritus Benedict held Teilhard’s theological vision of Christ as a central feature of the Christian liturgical and Eucharistic experience In Part II of our … Continue reading →

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Christians Must Confront Scientific Illiteracy

Posted on May 22, 2013 by William Ockham

“Interpretation of biblical passages must be informed by the current state of demonstrable knowledge. . . Many non-Christians are well versed in natural knowledge, so they can detect vast ignorance in such a Christian and laugh it to scorn.” — … Continue reading →

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Orthodoxy of Teilhard de Chardin (Part II): Benedict and the Cosmos as a Living Host

Posted on May 22, 2013 by William Ockham

“By now, no one would dream of saying that [Teilhard] is a heterodox author who shouldn’t be studied” — Fr. Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman (July 2009). _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ As shown yesterday, the thoughts of Teilhard de Chardin are an important … Continue reading →

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Orthodoxy of Teilhard de Chardin (Part I): Pope Benedict and Spirit of the Liturgy

Posted on May 21, 2013 by William Ockham

__________ I was hoping to save this post and series until later, when I could have had a more comprehensive assessment.  However, as I am becoming more immersed into the blogosphere, I am starting to realize how controversial a figure … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (May 20): In the Beginning . . .

Posted on May 20, 2013 by William Ockham

“In the beginning was Power, intelligent, loving, energizing. In the beginning was the Word, supremely capable of mastering and moulding whatever might come into being in the world of matter. In the beginning there were not coldness and darkness: there was the Fire. This is the … Continue reading →

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Pentecost: Go Light Your World

Posted on May 19, 2013 by William Ockham

I love this song and thought it is a wonderful theme for Pentecost

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Sunday Reflection: Pentecost (Unleashing Hearts on Fire)

Posted on May 19, 2013 by William Ockham

Echoing biblical stories such as Moses and the burning bush, Teilhard de Chardin frequently uses the imagery of fire to describe the presence of God.  On Pentecost, the Church has multiple options for the Second Reading and the Gospel.  Today’s … Continue reading →

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