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Perceiving Brownson's charms may be an acquired taste, but his frequent conversions were less evidence of infidelity than of a restless heart questing for ultimate…

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SSPX Masses, sacraments banned at Lourdes Shrine

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U.S. seminaries see growing number of men with ASD

Leaders examine issue, as now 1 in 31 children exhibit it

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Lourdes bishop: Shrine will cover all Rupnik mosaics

Ahead of pope’s Sept. visit to France, and also beyond

Vatican diplomat Abp. Gallagher soon goes to Russia

For talks with FM Lavrov on war, issues of mutual interest

Lebanon’s prez asks Pope to push for Israeli withdrawal

Holy See assures him of support in peacemaking efforts

USCCB publishes resource for Mental Health Sunday

Oct. 11; includes blessing for the afflicted, their caretakers

SSPX Masses, sacraments banned at Lourdes Shrine

Although individuals are free to come & pray privately

U.S. seminaries see growing number of men with ASD

Leaders examine issue, as now 1 in 31 children exhibit it

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Table for Two

By Richard DellOrfano
August 19th 2026 11:22 AM

Della was in her eighties, couldn’t drive, and rode the city bus every week to a writing group she had facilitated for ten years. Now…

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Pope Leo’s Letter to Cardinal Roche

By Sabino Paciolla
August 17th 2026 11:32 AM

On June 29, 2026, Pope Leo XIV addressed a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of…

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The Cruelest Stunt

By Jason Morgan
August 16th 2026 6:50 PM

A sociologist named Jason Arday died August 14, 2026, in his London home. It appears that the cause of his death was suicide. But to…

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Orestes Explains It All for You

Perceiving Brownson's charms may be an acquired taste, but his frequent conversions were less evidence of infidelity than of a restless heart questing for ultimate…

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Tolkien’s Insights into the Masculine Soul

Masculinity is good in itself, although as liable to corruption as femininity, and chivalry is the true fulfillment and perfection — not “correction” — of…

READ ARTICLE
Why Some Priests Leave & Why Many Stay

The overwhelming majority of priests remain in ministry, and many report a profound sense of purpose in their vocation.

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Lourdes bishop: Shrine will cover all Rupnik mosaics

Ahead of pope’s Sept. visit to France, and also beyond

Vatican diplomat Abp. Gallagher soon goes to Russia

For talks with FM Lavrov on war, issues of mutual interest

Lebanon’s prez asks Pope to push for Israeli withdrawal

Holy See assures him of support in peacemaking efforts

USCCB publishes resource for Mental Health Sunday

Oct. 11; includes blessing for the afflicted, their caretakers

SSPX Masses, sacraments banned at Lourdes Shrine

Although individuals are free to come & pray privately

U.S. seminaries see growing number of men with ASD

Leaders examine issue, as now 1 in 31 children exhibit it

VIEW ARCHIVE
Lourdes bishop: Shrine will cover all Rupnik mosaics

Ahead of pope’s Sept. visit to France, and also beyond

Vatican diplomat Abp. Gallagher soon goes to Russia

For talks with FM Lavrov on war, issues of mutual interest

Lebanon’s prez asks Pope to push for Israeli withdrawal

Holy See assures him of support in peacemaking efforts

USCCB publishes resource for Mental Health Sunday

Oct. 11; includes blessing for the afflicted, their caretakers

SSPX Masses, sacraments banned at Lourdes Shrine

Although individuals are free to come & pray privately

U.S. seminaries see growing number of men with ASD

Leaders examine issue, as now 1 in 31 children exhibit it

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Table for Two

August 19th 2026 11:22 AM

Della was in her eighties, couldn’t drive, and rode the city bus every week to a writing group she had…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Pope Leo’s Letter to Cardinal Roche

August 17th 2026 11:32 AM

On June 29, 2026, Pope Leo XIV addressed a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Cruelest Stunt

August 16th 2026 6:50 PM

A sociologist named Jason Arday died August 14, 2026, in his London home. It appears that the cause of his…

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Capital Punishment & the Death Penalty

Is There a Biblical Basis for Capital Punishment?... Sister Prejean's Lack of Credibility… Vengeance Is NOT Mine, Says "the Lord"… 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

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Ecumenism & Ecumania

A Trialogue With C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther & Thomas Aquinas… The Catch-22 of Ecumenical Relations With Evangelicals… and more

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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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