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Father Coughlin was heard by hun­dreds of thousands, and had become, really, a preacher much involved in the politics of his day, the 1930s.

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The Burden of History & the Promise of Divine Life

After grappling with "A Canticle for Leibowitz," I found that Walter M. Miller Jr.’s novel attempts to study nothing less than the whole problem of…

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A Love Supreme

God is closest to us in our suffering, in our darkness, in the stupidity of our pain. When we feel farthest away from His glory,…

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Pre-conclave, three main voting blocs of cardinals form

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Abbot Donato Ogliari OSB preaches to cardinals

Exhorts them to focus on Christ, be open to Holy Spirit

Chinese diocese ‘elects’ new bishop without a pope

Highlighting ongoing dysfunction of Vatican-China deal

Rome: 10,000 attend Jubilee of People with Disabilities

Pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, come from 90 countries

Scandal: Peru cardinal attends pre-conclave meetings

Cipriani, 81 & not eligible to vote, was sanctioned by Francis

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Cardinals discuss Church's challenges around the world

And the centrality of Jesus, evangelization, pushing peace

Pre-conclave, three main voting blocs of cardinals form

Reformist/'pro-Francis'; conservative; stability-focused

Abbot Donato Ogliari OSB preaches to cardinals

Exhorts them to focus on Christ, be open to Holy Spirit

Chinese diocese ‘elects’ new bishop without a pope

Highlighting ongoing dysfunction of Vatican-China deal

Rome: 10,000 attend Jubilee of People with Disabilities

Pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, come from 90 countries

Scandal: Peru cardinal attends pre-conclave meetings

Cipriani, 81 & not eligible to vote, was sanctioned by Francis

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Is Thomas's Doubt Bad?

By John M. Grondelski
April 30th 2025 11:17 AM

The Gospel of the Second Sunday of Easter (Jn 20:19-31) incorporates two appearances by Jesus to His Apostles. His first, on Easter Sunday evening, is…

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The Immensity of God

By James Hanink
April 29th 2025 10:40 AM

“Awesome!” So say the young, and so often that the adults in the room join in. I like to add, “Totally,” which sometimes elicits a…

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By John M. Grondelski
April 28th 2025 11:20 AM

The U.S. Supreme Court April 22 heard oral arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor. The case comes from just down the road from the Court --…

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Stand up and defend your faith.

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Front & Center

Preachers and Politics

Father Coughlin was heard by hun­dreds of thousands, and had become, really, a preacher much involved in the politics of his day, the 1930s.

READ ARTICLE
The Burden of History & the Promise of Divine Life

After grappling with "A Canticle for Leibowitz," I found that Walter M. Miller Jr.’s novel attempts to study nothing less than the whole problem of…

READ ARTICLE
A Love Supreme

God is closest to us in our suffering, in our darkness, in the stupidity of our pain. When we feel farthest away from His glory,…

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Cardinals discuss Church's challenges around the world

And the centrality of Jesus, evangelization, pushing peace

Pre-conclave, three main voting blocs of cardinals form

Reformist/'pro-Francis'; conservative; stability-focused

Abbot Donato Ogliari OSB preaches to cardinals

Exhorts them to focus on Christ, be open to Holy Spirit

Chinese diocese ‘elects’ new bishop without a pope

Highlighting ongoing dysfunction of Vatican-China deal

Rome: 10,000 attend Jubilee of People with Disabilities

Pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, come from 90 countries

Scandal: Peru cardinal attends pre-conclave meetings

Cipriani, 81 & not eligible to vote, was sanctioned by Francis

VIEW ARCHIVE
Cardinals discuss Church's challenges around the world

And the centrality of Jesus, evangelization, pushing peace

Pre-conclave, three main voting blocs of cardinals form

Reformist/'pro-Francis'; conservative; stability-focused

Abbot Donato Ogliari OSB preaches to cardinals

Exhorts them to focus on Christ, be open to Holy Spirit

Chinese diocese ‘elects’ new bishop without a pope

Highlighting ongoing dysfunction of Vatican-China deal

Rome: 10,000 attend Jubilee of People with Disabilities

Pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, come from 90 countries

Scandal: Peru cardinal attends pre-conclave meetings

Cipriani, 81 & not eligible to vote, was sanctioned by Francis

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Is Thomas's Doubt Bad?

April 30th 2025 11:17 AM

The Gospel of the Second Sunday of Easter (Jn 20:19-31) incorporates two appearances by Jesus to His Apostles. His first,…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Immensity of God

April 29th 2025 10:40 AM

“Awesome!” So say the young, and so often that the adults in the room join in. I like to add,…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Mahmoud, Pierce, and Parental Primacy

April 28th 2025 11:20 AM

The U.S. Supreme Court April 22 heard oral arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor. The case comes from just down the…

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Pope Francis

Chronic Confusion, Polarization & Polemics in the Church of Francis… A Pontificate of Mercy or a Merciless Pontificate?... more

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Literature & Literary Criticism

Is Modern Man Too Healthy for Literature?... Flannery O'Connor & the Representation of Mystery... Reading as Sacrament... more

VIEW DOSSIER
'Goodbye, Good Men' & U.S. Seminaries

Picking on the Average Joe Who Stood Up for the Little Guys... U.S. Seminaries: Condition Stabilized... Killing the Messenger... more

VIEW DOSSIER

Stand up and defend your faith.

Culture is shifting, but you can count on The New Oxford Review for an unwavering Catholic point of view. The message of the Church is easily muddled in today’s increasingly hostile, secular culture. We understand what’s coming at you, and we have articles and resources to help you defend your faith and grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings.

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