Tag Archives: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

2013 Reflections on Blogging (Part II): Eight Favorite Posts

Posted on January 1, 2014 by William Ockham

Yesterday, I had listed the most popular posts on my blog during 2013.  Today, I am linking to eight of my favorite posts (in no particular order) which did not make the Top 20 views. John Haught and Why Ultimate … Continue reading →

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2013 Reflections on Blogging (Part I): Country Data and Top Posts

Posted on December 31, 2013 by William Ockham

When I started blogging in April, I had no idea what I was getting into.  I could not have been more thrilled with the community that I have found and the interesting ideas and persons that I have “met” online. … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (December 30, 2013): Christ Unifying the Universe

Posted on December 30, 2013 by William Ockham

“When the Cross is projected upon [a universe in evolution], in which struggle against evil is the sine qua non of existence, it takes on new importance and beauty—such, moreover, as are just the most capable of appealing to us. … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (December 23, 2013): Purifying the Heart

Posted on December 23, 2013 by William Ockham

“Lord, enclose me in the depths of your Heart. And, when you have me there, burn me, purify me, set me afire, raise me up to perfect satisfaction of your pleasure, unto the most complete annihilation of myself.”  — Courtesy … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection Fourth Sunday of Advent (December 22, 2013): Waiting for Signs

Posted on December 21, 2013 by William Ockham

“Scripture has depths missing from other forms of wisdom.  This is closer to the ground we walk on.” — Jeanne Schuler, PhD. This weekend is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The readings can be found here.  We are coming to … Continue reading →

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The Galactic Milieu: The “Irrationality” and Beauty of the Incarnation

Posted on December 19, 2013 by William Ockham

As we approach Christmas, I thought I would share one of my favorite descriptions of the Incarnation. This is courtesy of Julian May, a prolific and talented science fiction writer. One of her most popular works is the Galactic Milieu, … Continue reading →

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Original Sin, Advent and Christian Hope

Posted on December 18, 2013 by William Ockham

Earlier this week, I was having a discussion with a good-hearted atheist friend who argued that the existence of evil and the explanatory power of evolutionary biology combined to create a strong argument against the existence of God and in … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (December 16, 2013): God Loves Us as We Are

Posted on December 16, 2013 by William Ockham

  “I feel that you must resign yourself to taking me as I am, that is, with the congenital quality which ever since my childhood has caused my spiritual life to be completely dominated by a sort of profound ‘feeling’ … Continue reading →

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Third Sunday of Advent (December 15, 2013): Expectant Waiting and Dynamic Faith

Posted on December 14, 2013 by William Ockham

“Be patient, brothers and sisters” — James (5:7) This Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent, or Gaudete Sunday (Rejoice!).  The readings can be found here. We continue the Advent theme of hopeful anticipation.  Today’s reflection, courtesy of Rev. Eric K. … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (December 9, 2013)

Posted on December 9, 2013 by William Ockham

One could say that the whole of life lies in seeing — if not ultimately, at least essentially. To be more is to be more united — and this sums up and is the very conclusion of the work to … Continue reading →

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