Tag Archives: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Charles Reid: We Can Do Better on the Intersection of Science and Theology

Posted on June 17, 2014 by William Ockham

  Charles Reid, professor of law at St. Thomas University, has recently written an interesting piece in the Huffington Post titled “The Reconciliation of Science and Religion: We Can Do Better.”  The thrust of the article is Reid’s review of Amir … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (June 16, 2014): Charity and Progress

Posted on June 16, 2014 by William Ockham

  “Christian detachment subsists wholly in this wider attitude of mind: but instead of “leaving behind” it leads on; instead of cutting off, it raises. It is no longer a breakaway but a way through; no longer a withdrawal but … 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 Noosphere in Wisconsin

Posted on June 12, 2014 by William Ockham

I saw the above plate indicating the Noosphere driving from Milwaukee to Madison and had to take a picture :-).  I would love to find the owner.

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A God Too Small

Posted on June 11, 2014 by William Ockham

I am continuing to find excellent Pentecost reflections on the web.  The latest gem is from Fr. René Camilleri in the Times of Malta.  You can find Fr. Camilleri’s entire article here but set forth below is an extended excerpt: “The … 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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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (June 9, 1014): The Primacy of Charity

Posted on June 9, 2014 by William Ockham

  “What the modern mind finds disconcerting in Christian charity is its negative or at least static aspect, and also the “detached” quality of this great virtue. “Love one another …” Hitherto the gospel precept has seemed simply to mean, … 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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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (June 2, 1014): The Primacy of Christ and His Relationship to the Cosmos

Posted on June 2, 2014 by William Ockham

  “In the narrow, partitioned and static Cosmos wherein our fathers believed themselves to dwell, Christ was “lived” and loved by His followers, as He is today, as the Being on whom all things depend and in whom the Universe … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection, The Ascension (June 1, 2014): The Divine Milieu

Posted on May 31, 2014 by William Ockham

This Sunday, parts of the Church celebrate the Feast of the Ascension.  The readings can be found here. Today’s reflection comes from Drew Christiansen, S.J., former editor of America Magazine.  You can find the full reflection here but set forth below … Continue reading →

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