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WORLD WAR I: TEILHARD’S CRUCIBLE

Teilhard in 1917, wearing two medals he was awarded for valor. Following up on our post after Armistice Day:  serving in The Great War was a pivotal point in the life of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.  At the age of … Continue reading

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REMEMBRANCE: TEILHARD AND WORLD WAR I

The Ossuary at Verdun where the longest battle of WWI was fought. Teilhard de Chardin served at Verdun for months and was awarded a medal for valor. November 11, 2018, was the 100th anniversary of the end of World War … Continue reading

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New Cantata inspired by Teilhard

  A new musical composition inspired by Teilhard de Chardin and incorporating his words was recently performed for the first time in Paris.  ā€œHymn of the Universeā€ is a cantata composed by Jean-Christophe Rosaz using texts from Pierre Teilhard de … Continue reading

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THANK YOU!

The cliffs of Hastings, England, where we will soon be filming. Teilhard, while a theology student, spent many weekends here searching for fossils.  He gave many of the fossils he found to the Museum of Natural History in London, and … Continue reading

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A WATERSHED MOMENT

Hereā€™s a brand new photo of Teilhardā€™s grave as it has just been dressed for Spring, thanks to Jacqueline Francois and her intrepid band of women — self-appointed keepers of Teilhardā€™s resting place. Friends of Teilhard, we need your help! … Continue reading

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