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The Sin in Masturbation

Though other sexual sins may be more dramatic in their outward effects, the inner attitude that nourishes it and the inner corrosion that it causes…

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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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Is Bitcoin Morally Superior to Fiat Currency?

Because it is decentralized by nature, Bitcoin solves the problem of bank/government control of currency value and manipulation for political and monetary gain.

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Cardinal preaches at 50th anniv. Mass of gay couple

Timothy Radcliffe OP, plus 2 retired bishops, in London

Order of Malta opens health clinic in Gaza City

Leader relates 'sobering degree of need amid destruction'

Leo winds back Francis-era reforms to Rome diocese

Francis had cut power of cardinal vicar, favored novelties

World Cup success puts spotlight on Cape Verde

75% of island nation's 525,000 people are Catholic

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DDF declares SSPX bishops, priests excommunicated

Warns faithful about invalid confessions, marriages, more

Cdl. Müller: ‘A de facto heresy' on the part of SSPX

Meanwhile, 'abolishing Ecclesia Dei was a mistake,' etc.

Cardinal preaches at 50th anniv. Mass of gay couple

Timothy Radcliffe OP, plus 2 retired bishops, in London

Order of Malta opens health clinic in Gaza City

Leader relates 'sobering degree of need amid destruction'

Leo winds back Francis-era reforms to Rome diocese

Francis had cut power of cardinal vicar, favored novelties

World Cup success puts spotlight on Cape Verde

75% of island nation's 525,000 people are Catholic

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Dvořák, Gaudí and 'the Family in the Woods'

By Sabino Paciolla
July 2nd 2026 11:43 AM

Yesterday I was absorbed in listening to Antonín Dvořák's Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104. It was the 1970 studio version, with Jacqueline du…

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Time, God and Change 2

By Robert Kurland
July 1st 2026 11:01 AM

"A theory is the more impressive the greater the simplicity of its premises, the more different kinds of things it relates,…

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Architecture to Match a Christian Vision

By James Thunder
June 30th 2026 10:53 AM

Having concluded my discussion of Pugin’s Contrasts in Part 2, we turn to a group of Pugin sketches labeled “topographical drawings.” They are “topographical” in…

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Front & Center

The Sin in Masturbation

Though other sexual sins may be more dramatic in their outward effects, the inner attitude that nourishes it and the inner corrosion that it causes…

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.

READ ARTICLE
Is Bitcoin Morally Superior to Fiat Currency?

Because it is decentralized by nature, Bitcoin solves the problem of bank/government control of currency value and manipulation for political and monetary gain.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
DDF declares SSPX bishops, priests excommunicated

Warns faithful about invalid confessions, marriages, more

Cdl. Müller: ‘A de facto heresy' on the part of SSPX

Meanwhile, 'abolishing Ecclesia Dei was a mistake,' etc.

Cardinal preaches at 50th anniv. Mass of gay couple

Timothy Radcliffe OP, plus 2 retired bishops, in London

Order of Malta opens health clinic in Gaza City

Leader relates 'sobering degree of need amid destruction'

Leo winds back Francis-era reforms to Rome diocese

Francis had cut power of cardinal vicar, favored novelties

World Cup success puts spotlight on Cape Verde

75% of island nation's 525,000 people are Catholic

VIEW ARCHIVE
DDF declares SSPX bishops, priests excommunicated

Warns faithful about invalid confessions, marriages, more

Cdl. Müller: ‘A de facto heresy' on the part of SSPX

Meanwhile, 'abolishing Ecclesia Dei was a mistake,' etc.

Cardinal preaches at 50th anniv. Mass of gay couple

Timothy Radcliffe OP, plus 2 retired bishops, in London

Order of Malta opens health clinic in Gaza City

Leader relates 'sobering degree of need amid destruction'

Leo winds back Francis-era reforms to Rome diocese

Francis had cut power of cardinal vicar, favored novelties

World Cup success puts spotlight on Cape Verde

75% of island nation's 525,000 people are Catholic

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Dvořák, Gaudí and 'the Family in the Woods'

July 2nd 2026 11:43 AM

Yesterday I was absorbed in listening to Antonín Dvořák's Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104. It was the 1970…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Time, God and Change 2

July 1st 2026 11:01 AM

"A theory is the more impressive the greater the simplicity of its premises, the more different…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Architecture to Match a Christian Vision

June 30th 2026 10:53 AM

Having concluded my discussion of Pugin’s Contrasts in Part 2, we turn to a group of Pugin sketches labeled “topographical…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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America: History, Culture & Politics

Losing Our Religion… American Libidocracy… Twilight of the Idols… The Most Segregated Hour… This Land is Not Our Land… and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Biotechnology & Posthumanism

On Man’s Many Attempts to “Kill Death”… Breaking the Species Barrier… Human Alienation & Our Biotech Future… and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Neoconservatism

Delusions of Grandeur... A Pox On Both Your Houses... What Is a Neoconservative & Does It Matter?... 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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