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Thomas Jefferson once said, "If I had to choose between government without newspapers, and newspapers without government, I wouldn't hesitate to choose the latter."

The faults of the past few years were not small, and they require much contrition and conversion, above all from our leaders.

The Church’s recent teaching about salvation has led to widespread religious indifference, the notion that all religions are equally capable of leading us to Heaven.
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To 'every believer and community, esp. prayer groups'
Does not allow remains to be 'gathered and reserved'
Advocates moving past the 'cold morality of the desk'
Sat. morning; starts/ends at historic Mission San Gabriel
All from Europe; priest died a missionary in Ecuador
By gov't; locals protest & monks say, 'We will not leave'
To 'every believer and community, esp. prayer groups'
Does not allow remains to be 'gathered and reserved'
Advocates moving past the 'cold morality of the desk'
Sat. morning; starts/ends at historic Mission San Gabriel
All from Europe; priest died a missionary in Ecuador
By gov't; locals protest & monks say, 'We will not leave'
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Anglican Communion
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Balthasar, Christ's Descent & the Empty Hell... The Dubious Adrienne von Speyr... The Inflated Reputation of Hans Urs von Balthasar... 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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Thomas Jefferson once said, "If I had to choose between government without newspapers, and newspapers without government, I wouldn't hesitate to choose the latter."

The faults of the past few years were not small, and they require much contrition and conversion, above all from our leaders.

The Church’s recent teaching about salvation has led to widespread religious indifference, the notion that all religions are equally capable of leading us to Heaven.
In The News

To 'every believer and community, esp. prayer groups'
Does not allow remains to be 'gathered and reserved'
Advocates moving past the 'cold morality of the desk'
Sat. morning; starts/ends at historic Mission San Gabriel
All from Europe; priest died a missionary in Ecuador
By gov't; locals protest & monks say, 'We will not leave'
To 'every believer and community, esp. prayer groups'
Does not allow remains to be 'gathered and reserved'
Advocates moving past the 'cold morality of the desk'
Sat. morning; starts/ends at historic Mission San Gabriel
All from Europe; priest died a missionary in Ecuador
By gov't; locals protest & monks say, 'We will not leave'

The Narthex
Accompaniment and Discernment
Words mean something. Sadly, their overuse leaves them captive to clichés. Thus captive, they can be enlisted in all manner…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTBarrier to Discipleship
In my previous post I discussed one way Jesus' statement about the rich man may have overwhelmed His audience. There…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTWhither Liberty?
George Orwell wrote, “If liberty means anything at all it means the right to tell people what they do not…
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Anglican Communion
What Does the Anglican Patrimony Have to Offer the Church?... A Slow-Motion Implosion… Lifeboats on the Tiber… more
VIEW DOSSIER
Literature Matters by Michael S. Rose
What “Old Books” Have to Teach Us About Being Human in the 21st Century... Dracula By Bram Stoker... “William Wilson” By Edgar Allan Poe... and more
VIEW DOSSIER
Balthasar & Speyr
Balthasar, Christ's Descent & the Empty Hell... The Dubious Adrienne von Speyr... The Inflated Reputation of Hans Urs von Balthasar... 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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