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Sunday Reflection, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 6, 2014): The Peaceful Yoke of Christ

Posted on July 5, 2014 by William Ockham

This weekend our readings return to Ordinary Time as it is the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be found here. The passage above from Matthew has been a source of great consolation for me in recent years.  My “reconversion” … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, Feast of the Holy Trinity (June 15, 2014): The God of Love

Posted on June 14, 2014 by William Ockham

This Sunday is the Feast of the Holy Trinity.  The readings can be found here. Today’s reflection comes from Fr. Michael Campbell-Johnston, SJ, a former provincial of the British Jesuits.  You can read the entire reflection here, but set forth … Continue reading →

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The Interior Life and the Presence of God

Posted on June 10, 2014 by William Ockham

  I came across by this great article by Arnold Van Vugt in the Sun Star of the Philippines reflecting on Pentecost and discussing the need for Christianity to regain its sense of mysticism and wonder, including great quotes by Teilhard de Chardin … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection (Pentecost), June 8, 2014: Unleashing the Fire of the Holy Spirit

Posted on June 7, 2014 by William Ockham

  This weekend is the celebration of Pentecost, which marks the end of the Easter Season. The readings can be found here.  The coming of the Holy Spirit is often represented by tongues of fire.  Fire was also prominent for … Continue reading →

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Jesuit Professor Devotes His Career to Both Faith and Science

Posted on May 28, 2014 by William Ockham

The Jesuits.org site had a great profile on Fr. George Coyne, S.J., former Director of the Vatican Observatory.  You can read the full article here, but set forth below is an excerpt: “As a man of faith, Jesuit Father George … Continue reading →

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Outstanding Primer on Ignatian Spirituality by Andy Otto

Posted on May 6, 2014 by William Ockham

There are a number of outstanding Ignatian Spirituality resources available on the web, including those links at the right column of this blog.  However, I want to especially mention that Andy Otto, author of the outstanding blog and podcast God … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Reflections on Mother Teresa, Suffering, Blood Sacrifice and Kenosis

Posted on April 18, 2014 by William Ockham

As we continue the reflection and celebration on the Easter Triduum, I would like to include several reflections from my favorite resources. First, is from David Backes, Professor, Deacon, author and owner of the outstanding blog New Wood.  Set forth … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, Palm Sunday (April 13, 2014): A Literary Journey Through Matthew’s Passion

Posted on April 12, 2014 by William Ockham

  Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, Fifth Sunday of Lent (April 6, 2014): Transformation Through A God Who Shares Our Suffering

Posted on April 5, 2014 by William Ockham

“Jesus wept.” — John 11:35 “God has entered so thoroughly into our pain, into our loss, into our fear, that he weeps for us. We don’t have a God that stands aloof from the human condition.” — Fr. Robert Barron … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, Fourth Sunday of Lent (March 30, 2014): Trust in the Slow Work of God

Posted on March 29, 2014 by William Ockham

“Live as children of light, for light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth.” — Eph 5:8-9 This weekend is the Fourth Sunday in Advent. The readings can be found here.  The themes focus on the metaphor of … Continue reading →

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