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Archbishop Menamparampil on Teilhard de Chardin, Mysticism and Engagement with Culture

Posted on November 13, 2013 by William Ockham

It is the mission of modern mystics to bring joy to people in the streets, slums, hospital and prisons.” — Archbishop Emeritus Thomas Menamparampil I came across a great article in Don Bosco India on a speech given by Archbishop Emeritus … Continue reading →

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John Haught and Why Ultimate Reality is a Personal God

Posted on November 8, 2013 by William Ockham

One the leading scholars on Teilhard de Chardin is John Haught, Senior Research Fellow at the Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown University.  Haught has written numerous books on Christian evolutionary theology and the symbiotic relationship between faith and science including Science and Faith: A … Continue reading →

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The Development of the Idea of God in the Bible

Posted on November 6, 2013 by William Ockham

Today’s Questions, an outstanding blog that I follow had a great article on the development in the understanding of God in the Christian Bible. I strongly encourage you to read the entire post here, but set forth below is the … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Charles Borromeo (November 4)

Posted on November 4, 2013 by William Ockham

Today is the Feast of St. Charles Borromeo. I have fond personal feelings for this saint, not necessarily because of his life (which was significant) but because of a wonderful prayer experience I had at St. Charles Borromeo parish in … Continue reading →

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Teilhard, the Church & Henri de Lubac

Posted on November 3, 2013 by William Ockham

Originally posted on The Catholic Eye:
I first discovered Teilhard de Chardin’s writings in McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary in the 1960s, obtaining a donated copy of The Divine Milieu, which completely entranced me. At the time I was also reading…

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Feast of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, S.J. (October 31)

Posted on October 31, 2013 by William Ockham

Alphonsus Rodriguez was born in Segovia, Spain, on July 25, 1533. He was the second son of eleven children of a successful wool and cloth merchant and the family was financially comfortable. Alphonsus had contact with the first Jesuits at … Continue reading →

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Site Update: Teilhard de Chardin Resources

Posted on October 30, 2013 by William Ockham

Things are fairly crazy at work and I have not been able to produce as much material for the blog as I would like. I am working on a number of items including a response to Dan Burke (currently at … Continue reading →

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Feast of Saints Simon and Jude (October 28)

Posted on October 28, 2013 by William Ockham

Today is the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, two of the twelve Apostles. These two are among the least well-known of the Apostles. Apart from their names in the Gospel, there is very little we know definitely about these … Continue reading →

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When Prayer Becomes About Us

Posted on October 27, 2013 by William Ockham

Additional thoughts on today’s readings.

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Scientific Potpourri (Oct 25, 2013): Controversies in Evolution, Elements for Life on Europa and Better Sex With Your Spouse

Posted on October 25, 2013 by William Ockham

Rare Skulls Sparks Controversy Over Human Evolutionary Lineage. From CNN International: In the eastern European nation of Georgia, a group of researchers has excavated a 1.8 million-year-old skull of an ancient human relative, whose only name right now is Skull 5. … Continue reading →

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