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Catholic Higher Education

Really, it ought to be plain, that it is the Catholic rather than the secular-atheist institution that represents civilization and deserves support.

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Suicidal Empathy, European Style

The Pope's immigration rhetoric doesn’t reflect the everyday reality in the cradle of Christendom. It seems to be born of a sentimentality that is disastrous…

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St. Helena’s Pursuits

Her resolve to raise Constantine as a warrior son, and her gradual understanding and acceptance of Christianity, prepare her for the discovery of the True…

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In The News

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Pope, in Easter message, urges laying down of weapons

And announces prayer vigil for peace on 4/11 at Vatican

Leo celebrated Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica

Incl. Latin chant, with 6,000 faithful, 4,000 more in Square

On Good Friday, Pope carried cross for entire Via Crucis

As Pope St. John Paul II did for 15 years from 1980 to 1994

America's adult-convert surge is actually a rebound

Positive trend leads to numbers from 10-15 years ago

Cuban gov't pardons, releases 2,010 prisoners for Easter

Done 'in context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week'

Archbp. Broglio: War should always be 'a last resort'

Says it's hard to see how war with Iran can be justified

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Pope, in Easter message, urges laying down of weapons

And announces prayer vigil for peace on 4/11 at Vatican

Leo celebrated Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica

Incl. Latin chant, with 6,000 faithful, 4,000 more in Square

On Good Friday, Pope carried cross for entire Via Crucis

As Pope St. John Paul II did for 15 years from 1980 to 1994

America's adult-convert surge is actually a rebound

Positive trend leads to numbers from 10-15 years ago

Cuban gov't pardons, releases 2,010 prisoners for Easter

Done 'in context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week'

Archbp. Broglio: War should always be 'a last resort'

Says it's hard to see how war with Iran can be justified

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Just War Theory & the Iraq War

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Mary, Mother of God

Marian Devotion as a Way of Life... Return to the Message of Fatima... The Virgin Birth: Where Science Meets Scripture... and more

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Easter: Your Chance to Make History

By John M. Grondelski
April 6th 2026 10:24 AM

“I want to make history” is something heard at least from the ambitious. Yet it seems those who succeed are few and far between. Go…

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The Heresy that Jesus Is Mr. Nice Guy

By James Thunder
April 2nd 2026 12:22 PM

No doubt we know from the life, suffering (sometimes called “passion”), and death of Jesus Christ that God is a God of unbelievable love and…

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A Neglected Problem of Modified Universalism

By John M. Grondelski
April 2nd 2026 4:51 PM

Universalism is the heresy that all persons will eventually be saved. It is fueled by various motives: that a “loving” God could not condemn a…

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Pope St. John Paul II

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St. Thomas Aquinas & Thomism

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Walker Percy

Walker Percy, the Episcopal Church & Kierkegaard’s “Apostle”... Human Alienation & Our Biotech Future... Attempting to Discredit Walker Percy... and more

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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Front & Center

Catholic Higher Education

Really, it ought to be plain, that it is the Catholic rather than the secular-atheist institution that represents civilization and deserves support.

READ ARTICLE
Suicidal Empathy, European Style

The Pope's immigration rhetoric doesn’t reflect the everyday reality in the cradle of Christendom. It seems to be born of a sentimentality that is disastrous…

READ ARTICLE
St. Helena’s Pursuits

Her resolve to raise Constantine as a warrior son, and her gradual understanding and acceptance of Christianity, prepare her for the discovery of the True…

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope, in Easter message, urges laying down of weapons

And announces prayer vigil for peace on 4/11 at Vatican

Leo celebrated Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica

Incl. Latin chant, with 6,000 faithful, 4,000 more in Square

On Good Friday, Pope carried cross for entire Via Crucis

As Pope St. John Paul II did for 15 years from 1980 to 1994

America's adult-convert surge is actually a rebound

Positive trend leads to numbers from 10-15 years ago

Cuban gov't pardons, releases 2,010 prisoners for Easter

Done 'in context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week'

Archbp. Broglio: War should always be 'a last resort'

Says it's hard to see how war with Iran can be justified

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope, in Easter message, urges laying down of weapons

And announces prayer vigil for peace on 4/11 at Vatican

Leo celebrated Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica

Incl. Latin chant, with 6,000 faithful, 4,000 more in Square

On Good Friday, Pope carried cross for entire Via Crucis

As Pope St. John Paul II did for 15 years from 1980 to 1994

America's adult-convert surge is actually a rebound

Positive trend leads to numbers from 10-15 years ago

Cuban gov't pardons, releases 2,010 prisoners for Easter

Done 'in context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week'

Archbp. Broglio: War should always be 'a last resort'

Says it's hard to see how war with Iran can be justified

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

Easter: Your Chance to Make History

April 6th 2026 10:24 AM

“I want to make history” is something heard at least from the ambitious. Yet it seems those who succeed are…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Heresy that Jesus Is Mr. Nice Guy

April 2nd 2026 12:22 PM

No doubt we know from the life, suffering (sometimes called “passion”), and death of Jesus Christ that God is a…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

A Neglected Problem of Modified Universalism

April 2nd 2026 4:51 PM

Universalism is the heresy that all persons will eventually be saved. It is fueled by various motives: that a “loving”…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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From the NOR Dossiers
Just War Theory & the Iraq War

The Blood Crying Out from the Ground... The Woeful Plight of Iraqi Christians... Fuel Conservation: No War Needed... War’s Challenge to the Christian Conscience... more

VIEW DOSSIER
Latin Mass

At Mass, Actions Speak Louder Than Words... Where Has All the Latin Gone?... The New Mass Just Can't Be Fixed... Whither the Roman Rite?... more

VIEW DOSSIER
Mary, Mother of God

Marian Devotion as a Way of Life... Return to the Message of Fatima... The Virgin Birth: Where Science Meets Scripture... and 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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