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Teilhard de Chardin and the Feast of the Ascension

Posted on May 12, 2013 by William Ockham

The Feast of the Ascension was one of Teilhard de Chardin’s favorite feasts because, in addition to serving as a bookend to the Incarnation in the form of Jesus of Nazareth, it highlights the Cosmic nature of the Christ and … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Teenager: CARA Survey

Posted on May 11, 2013 by William Ockham

I am a father of two boys, ages 9 and (almost) 6, so I am not yet the father of teenagers.  However, I have a lot of friends with teenage children.  More importantly, I remember all too well the trials … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Teilhard de Chardin’s Mother

Posted on May 10, 2013 by William Ockham

Berthe Adele Teilhard de Chardin with her husband, Emmanuel, parents of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Continuing this week’s theme of Mother’s Day tributes it is appropriate that we recognize the Mother of Teilhard de Chardin, the inspiration of this blog. … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Humor

Posted on May 9, 2013 by William Ockham

In honor of Mother’s Day in the U.S. this Sunday, here is a cartoon that my Mother can certainly appreciate:

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Mother’s Day Prayer from a Working Mother

Posted on May 8, 2013 by William Ockham

Being a Mother is a 365-day year job.  Typically, they are only celebrated on Mother’s Day in the United States.  However, this blog will continue to have a prayer devoted to Mothers each day.  This one is a prayer from … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Prayer: Blessed Mary Compared to the Air We Breathe

Posted on May 7, 2013 by William Ockham

One of my favorite prayer sites (especially for nightly prayer) is Sacred Space, which is run by the Irish Jesuits.  Each week they have a “Something to think and pray about” reflection.  This week, perhaps in honor of Mother’s Day … Continue reading →

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American Teilhard Association Annual Meeting

Posted on May 6, 2013 by William Ockham

The American Teilhard Association is having its annual meeting this Saturday at Noon at Union Theological Seminary in New York.  More information can be found here. This is my first annual meeting that I will attend and I am looking … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Prayers: Prayers by and for Mothers

Posted on May 6, 2013 by William Ockham

I am not a Mother but I am a son who has been hard on my Mother especially during my teenage and early 20s years.  I am also a husband of a Mother and have seen the trials and tribulations … Continue reading →

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Editorial Update

Posted on May 6, 2013 by William Ockham

The “Embracing Doubt to Grow to a Mature Faith” will continue with Part IV tomorrow and conclude Wednesday and Thursday with Parts V and VI.  Heading to New York Friday for the American Teilhard Association Annual Meeting.  Hope to provide … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin and Stephen Jay Gould: The Real Forgery

Posted on May 4, 2013 by William Ockham

This blog will primarily focus on the philosophical and theological aspects of Teilhard de Chardin’s life and contemporary applications of those themes.  Although Teilhard is most widely known today as a leading spiritual visionary, during his lifetime, he was also … Continue reading →

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