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Why Was Christ a Male & Why Did He Ordain Only Men?

The priest symbolizes the Bridegroom, but he is not the Bridegroom; rather he lends his male body and soul to Jesus to re-enact the symbolic…

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The Luxury Beliefs of the Ruling Class

Rob Henderson defines "luxury beliefs” as “ideas and opinions that confer status on the upper class at very little cost, while often inflicting costs on…

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Mixed Marriages: Breeding Grounds for Religious Indifferentism?

Catholic breakdowns of religious barriers followed the breakdowns of ethnic ones, and, in practice, ecclesiastical discipline became much more lenient.

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K of Cs cover Rupnik art at John Paul II Shrine in D.C.

Prioritize victims, as allegations are 'unresolved, horrific'

Nigeria: Four deacons ordained under false pretenses

Diocese was 'deceived & misled' by possible ex-priest

FBI director Wray denies targeting pro-life activists

Claims bureau has focused on pro-abort extremists

Tex. judge rejects AG’s case against Catholic Charities

Setback in investigation of shelters assisting migrants

Eucharistic Congress: Energizing a new generation?

CUA Catholic Project leader links event to Denver WYD

Catholicpalooza music festival: July 27 in Rutherford, NJ

Non-liturgical concert event promotes Catholic musicians

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K of Cs cover Rupnik art at John Paul II Shrine in D.C.

Prioritize victims, as allegations are 'unresolved, horrific'

Nigeria: Four deacons ordained under false pretenses

Diocese was 'deceived & misled' by possible ex-priest

FBI director Wray denies targeting pro-life activists

Claims bureau has focused on pro-abort extremists

Tex. judge rejects AG’s case against Catholic Charities

Setback in investigation of shelters assisting migrants

Eucharistic Congress: Energizing a new generation?

CUA Catholic Project leader links event to Denver WYD

Catholicpalooza music festival: July 27 in Rutherford, NJ

Non-liturgical concert event promotes Catholic musicians

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Political Correctness

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Transgenderism & Conflation of the Sexes

Are There Male & Female Virtues?... Our Testosterone-Depleted Church... Effeminacy in the Service Of Capitalism... and more

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Vital Works Reconsidered

When No Man Was His Own... A Thomistic Vision of Man’s Final End... Purgatory on Earth... What Is Free Time For?... and more

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Captive Nations Week

By John M. Grondelski
July 26th 2024 11:53 AM

July 21-27 is Captive Nations Week. Congress designated in 1959 the third week of July as Captive Nations Week and asked the President to proclaim…

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Just War Is Still Vital

By John M. Grondelski
July 25th 2024 12:22 PM

Just war theory remains vital because -- naïve thinking aside -- war is not going away as long as men are sinners. As long as…

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Interreligious Suffering

By John M. Grondelski
July 24th 2024 11:37 AM

July 22 used to be a state holiday in Communist Poland marking the day that the traitors imported by the Soviet Army installed themselves in…

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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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Front & Center

Why Was Christ a Male & Why Did He Ordain Only Men?

The priest symbolizes the Bridegroom, but he is not the Bridegroom; rather he lends his male body and soul to Jesus to re-enact the symbolic…

READ ARTICLE
The Luxury Beliefs of the Ruling Class

Rob Henderson defines "luxury beliefs” as “ideas and opinions that confer status on the upper class at very little cost, while often inflicting costs on…

READ ARTICLE
Mixed Marriages: Breeding Grounds for Religious Indifferentism?

Catholic breakdowns of religious barriers followed the breakdowns of ethnic ones, and, in practice, ecclesiastical discipline became much more lenient.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
K of Cs cover Rupnik art at John Paul II Shrine in D.C.

Prioritize victims, as allegations are 'unresolved, horrific'

Nigeria: Four deacons ordained under false pretenses

Diocese was 'deceived & misled' by possible ex-priest

FBI director Wray denies targeting pro-life activists

Claims bureau has focused on pro-abort extremists

Tex. judge rejects AG’s case against Catholic Charities

Setback in investigation of shelters assisting migrants

Eucharistic Congress: Energizing a new generation?

CUA Catholic Project leader links event to Denver WYD

Catholicpalooza music festival: July 27 in Rutherford, NJ

Non-liturgical concert event promotes Catholic musicians

VIEW ARCHIVE
K of Cs cover Rupnik art at John Paul II Shrine in D.C.

Prioritize victims, as allegations are 'unresolved, horrific'

Nigeria: Four deacons ordained under false pretenses

Diocese was 'deceived & misled' by possible ex-priest

FBI director Wray denies targeting pro-life activists

Claims bureau has focused on pro-abort extremists

Tex. judge rejects AG’s case against Catholic Charities

Setback in investigation of shelters assisting migrants

Eucharistic Congress: Energizing a new generation?

CUA Catholic Project leader links event to Denver WYD

Catholicpalooza music festival: July 27 in Rutherford, NJ

Non-liturgical concert event promotes Catholic musicians

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

Captive Nations Week

July 26th 2024 11:53 AM

July 21-27 is Captive Nations Week. Congress designated in 1959 the third week of July as Captive Nations Week and…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Just War Is Still Vital

July 25th 2024 12:22 PM

Just war theory remains vital because -- naïve thinking aside -- war is not going away as long as men…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Interreligious Suffering

July 24th 2024 11:37 AM

July 22 used to be a state holiday in Communist Poland marking the day that the traitors imported by the…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Topics

From the NOR Dossiers
Political Correctness

The Unbearable Whiteness of Being... The Fraudsters of Islamophobia... Don't Call It 'Adultery,' Call It 'Loving More'... and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Transgenderism & Conflation of the Sexes

Are There Male & Female Virtues?... Our Testosterone-Depleted Church... Effeminacy in the Service Of Capitalism... and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Vital Works Reconsidered

When No Man Was His Own... A Thomistic Vision of Man’s Final End... Purgatory on Earth... What Is Free Time For?... 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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