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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 Opened A Door: A Reflection by Charles C. Finn

Earlier this week, The Teilhard Project had an outstanding reflection from poet and author Charles C. Finn.  Finn has a poets flair for capturing the essence of Teilhard’s vision in a short post. I encourage you to read the entire … Continue reading

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (September 8, 2014): Love Alone

“Love alone is capable of uniting living beings in such a way as to complete and fulfill them, for it along takes them and joins them by what is deepest in themselves” — Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

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Sunday Reflection, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 7, 2014): Love is the Fulfillment of the Law

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law.” — Romans 13:9-10 This weekend is the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be found here.  The themes … Continue reading

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Feast of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta (September 5)

  People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered;  Forgive them anyway. If you are kind people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;  Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;  … Continue reading

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (September 1, 2014): Religion and Spirituality

“I was having a comfortable glass of beer with a lieutenant who is a friend of mine, and observing with curiosity the Spanish mission who were loading one another with congratulations around their cups of tea. Our conversation gradually turned … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 31, 2014): The Call to be a Prophet

“You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped; you were too strong for me, and you triumphed. All the day I am an object of laughter; everyone mocks me.” — Jeremiah 20:7 This weekend is the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary … Continue reading

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Migrations

Originally posted on Embracing Forever:
I was in Washington, D.C. this past weekend with my wife and her eight year old grandson, and we went to an IMAX film to see the story of Fred and Norah Urquhart, who spent…

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Feast of St. Augustine of Hippo (August 28)

“Our hearts are restless, O God, until they rest in You.” — St. Augustine of Hippo Repost from Last Year: St. Augustine of Hippo was an early Christian theologian whose writings are considered very influential in the development of Western Christianity and Western … Continue reading

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (August 25, 2014): At the Heart of Matter

“Talking with you has revived and given a new start to many ideas and impressions in my mind. As the best way of depicting the beauty of our Lord at the heart of things — as I see him in … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 24, 2014): Leadership Through Service

  For who has known the mind of the Lord or who has been his counselor? Or who has given the Lord anything that he may be repaid? For from him and through him and for him are all things.  To him be glory … Continue reading

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