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

Posted on September 6, 2014 by William Ockham

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

Posted on September 1, 2014 by William Ockham

“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

Posted on August 30, 2014 by William Ockham

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

Posted on August 23, 2014 by William Ockham

  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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Slate Book Review: Know Nothing, the True Story of Atheism

Posted on August 22, 2014 by William Ockham

This blog has been fairly quiet lately, mostly because of work and family commitments (as well as discernment about whether I am ready to commit to an eight month retreat in Daily Life, but that is another story). However, I … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (August 18, 2014): Trust in God’s Plan For You

Posted on August 18, 2014 by William Ockham

“[I]f people try to be ‘pioneers’ not out of personal pride and ambition but from love of the Church and of truth, and with absolute trust in God and acceptance of His will before all else, can God allow them … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 17, 2014): Reaching Out Beyond Our Tribe

Posted on August 16, 2014 by William Ockham

This Sunday is the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be found here.  The Gospel is about the fascinating story of Jesus traveling outside of Jewish territory, something he very rarely does. There he has an interesting encounter with … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 10, 2014): Human Fighting or Human Cooperation?

Posted on August 9, 2014 by William Ockham

  Then the LORD said: Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD; the LORD will pass by. There was a strong and violent wind rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the LORD—but the LORD was not in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 3, 2014): Nourishment for Weary Souls

Posted on August 2, 2014 by William Ockham

All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat; Come, without paying and without cost, drink wine and milk! — Isaiah 55:1 This Sunday is the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (July 28, 2014): Universe and Incarnation

Posted on July 28, 2014 by William Ockham

“To make men see and make them feel — that is my first aim: to make an impassioned profession of my faith int he richness and value of the world and so vindicate myself against those who smile and shake … Continue reading →

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