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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (August 25, 2014): At the Heart of Matter

Posted on August 25, 2014 by William Ockham

“Talking with you has revived and given a new start to many ideas and impressions in my mind. As the best way of depicting the beauty of our Lord at the heart of things — as I see him in … 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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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (August 11, 2014): Creation and Evolution

Posted on August 11, 2014 by William Ockham

“I’ve at least drawn up a plan of moral studies (interpretation and justification, from the point of view of natural evolution — replenished by the light of faith — of morality, chastity and charity). . . . To grow and to … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Dominic (August 8) and the Celebration of the Symbiotic Relationship Between Faith and Science

Posted on August 8, 2014 by William Ockham

“Religion needs science to keep it away from superstition and keep it close to reality, to protect it from creationism, which at the end of the day is a kind of paganism – it’s turning God into a nature god.” — Guy Consolmagno, S.J. Today … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Transfiguration: Teilhard de Chardin and Mass on the World

Posted on August 6, 2014 by William Ockham

Repost From Last Year: Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration.  It was one of those rare instances during Jesus’ lifetime when His divinity was clearly apparent to his closest disciples.  The Transfiguration also had a special place in the … Continue reading →

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Teilhard de Chardin Quote of the Week (August 4, 2014): Trusting God

Posted on August 4, 2014 by William Ockham

“Don’t worry about whether your life is worthwhile, about its anomalies, its disappointments, its somewhat obscure and sombre future. You are doing what God wills. In the midst of your anxieties and dissatisfactions you are offering Him the sacrifice of … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Ignatian Spirituality and the Controversial Jesuits

Posted on July 31, 2014 by William Ockham

Repost from Last Year: Today is the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (also known as the Jesuits).  This is a very special day for me as I attended a Jesuit university as an … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Elizabeth Johnson, Ask the Beasts: Darwin and the God of Love

Posted on July 30, 2014 by William Ockham

  My Summer reading list fell victim to the demands of daily life with a busier than expected work schedule, supporting a wife who is finishing writing a book and being the father of two boys who are active in baseball … 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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