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The Death of the Daily Paper

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."

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A Pandemic Retrospective: Did We Pass the Test?

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

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The Grave Consequences of the Church’s Great 'Emphasis Shift'

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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Pope recommends renewing consecration to IHM

To 'every believer and community, esp. prayer groups'

USCCB: 'Human composting' disrespects human body

Does not allow remains to be 'gathered and reserved'

Francis sketches vision for future of moral theology

Advocates moving past the 'cold morality of the desk'

Abp. Gomez to lead 6-mile eucharistic procession in L.A.

Sat. morning; starts/ends at historic Mission San Gabriel

Priest, 3 rel. sisters, 2 laywomen declared Venerable

All from Europe; priest died a missionary in Ecuador

Kiev: Monks of sacred Orthodox monastery evicted

By gov't; locals protest & monks say, 'We will not leave'

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Pope recommends renewing consecration to IHM

To 'every believer and community, esp. prayer groups'

USCCB: 'Human composting' disrespects human body

Does not allow remains to be 'gathered and reserved'

Francis sketches vision for future of moral theology

Advocates moving past the 'cold morality of the desk'

Abp. Gomez to lead 6-mile eucharistic procession in L.A.

Sat. morning; starts/ends at historic Mission San Gabriel

Priest, 3 rel. sisters, 2 laywomen declared Venerable

All from Europe; priest died a missionary in Ecuador

Kiev: Monks of sacred Orthodox monastery evicted

By gov't; locals protest & monks say, 'We will not leave'

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Anglican Communion

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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

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Balthasar & Speyr

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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Accompaniment and Discernment

By James Hanink
March 24th 2023 11:12 AM

Words mean something. Sadly, their overuse leaves them captive to clichés. Thus captive, they can be enlisted in all manner of nonsense. Two examples come…

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Barrier to Discipleship

By James Thunder
March 22nd 2023 1:36 PM

In my previous post I discussed one way Jesus' statement about the rich man may have overwhelmed His audience. There is a second way. Jesus…

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Whither Liberty?

By David Daintree
March 20th 2023 12:00 PM

George Orwell wrote, “If liberty means anything at all it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” It is…

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Presumption: A Pathetic Self-Deception... Automatic Forgiveness... Vengeance Is NOT Mine, Says "the Lord"... and more

Women's Ordination & the All-Male Priesthood

The Emasculate Priesthood... Understanding the All-Male Priesthood... Why Was Christ a Male & Why Did He Ordain Only Men?... 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

The Death of the Daily Paper

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."

READ ARTICLE
A Pandemic Retrospective: Did We Pass the Test?

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

READ ARTICLE
The Grave Consequences of the Church’s Great 'Emphasis Shift'

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.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope recommends renewing consecration to IHM

To 'every believer and community, esp. prayer groups'

USCCB: 'Human composting' disrespects human body

Does not allow remains to be 'gathered and reserved'

Francis sketches vision for future of moral theology

Advocates moving past the 'cold morality of the desk'

Abp. Gomez to lead 6-mile eucharistic procession in L.A.

Sat. morning; starts/ends at historic Mission San Gabriel

Priest, 3 rel. sisters, 2 laywomen declared Venerable

All from Europe; priest died a missionary in Ecuador

Kiev: Monks of sacred Orthodox monastery evicted

By gov't; locals protest & monks say, 'We will not leave'

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope recommends renewing consecration to IHM

To 'every believer and community, esp. prayer groups'

USCCB: 'Human composting' disrespects human body

Does not allow remains to be 'gathered and reserved'

Francis sketches vision for future of moral theology

Advocates moving past the 'cold morality of the desk'

Abp. Gomez to lead 6-mile eucharistic procession in L.A.

Sat. morning; starts/ends at historic Mission San Gabriel

Priest, 3 rel. sisters, 2 laywomen declared Venerable

All from Europe; priest died a missionary in Ecuador

Kiev: Monks of sacred Orthodox monastery evicted

By gov't; locals protest & monks say, 'We will not leave'

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

Accompaniment and Discernment

March 24th 2023 11:12 AM

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 POST

Barrier to Discipleship

March 22nd 2023 1:36 PM

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 POST

Whither Liberty?

March 20th 2023 12:00 PM

George Orwell wrote, “If liberty means anything at all it means the right to tell people what they do not…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Topics

From the NOR Dossiers
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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