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Why Orthodox Catholics Look to Zen

They look East for: first, a traditional wisdom, near the heart of which is a traditional discipline; second, expe­rience, especially silence; third, a technique which…

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An Honest, Alternative U.S. History

'The American Venture' makes clear that the question of how being American relates to being Catholic is more challenging than many admit.

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Possessed by an Alien Philosophy

In our unconscious reactions, we too privilege the pronouncements of modern science and regard other types of knowledge as, at best, secondary.

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Nuncio: Beirut in turmoil after heavy Israeli airstrikes

Says papal peace message is invitation for Hezbollah too

Vatican aid convoy in Lebanon stopped by crossfire

Headed to village with 10,000 Christians in 20 parishes

Conflict-resolution expert: Post-WWII order ruined

'Might is right' stance will have long-term negative impact

Pentagon, Vatican: Report on Pierre meeting 'distorted'

Was a 'very respectful' & 'frank exchange of ideas' on war

CDC: U.S. fertility rate has fallen 23% since 2007

Number of births in 2025: 3.606M, down 1% from 2024

Pope’s Cameroon visit puts focus on Archbishop Nkea

A gifted preacher, energetic pastor, & rising star in Church

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Nuncio: Beirut in turmoil after heavy Israeli airstrikes

Says papal peace message is invitation for Hezbollah too

Vatican aid convoy in Lebanon stopped by crossfire

Headed to village with 10,000 Christians in 20 parishes

Conflict-resolution expert: Post-WWII order ruined

'Might is right' stance will have long-term negative impact

Pentagon, Vatican: Report on Pierre meeting 'distorted'

Was a 'very respectful' & 'frank exchange of ideas' on war

CDC: U.S. fertility rate has fallen 23% since 2007

Number of births in 2025: 3.606M, down 1% from 2024

Pope’s Cameroon visit puts focus on Archbishop Nkea

A gifted preacher, energetic pastor, & rising star in Church

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Just War Theory & the Iraq War

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Mary, Mother of God

Marian Devotion as a Way of Life... Return to the Message of Fatima... The Virgin Birth: Where Science Meets Scripture... and more

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Walter Cronkite & the Devolution of the News

By Marcus Peter
April 7th 2026 10:39 AM

On March 6, 1981, Walter Cronkite concluded his final broadcast as anchor of CBS Evening News, and with that quiet farewell a chapter of American…

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Easter: Your Chance to Make History

By John M. Grondelski
April 6th 2026 10:24 AM

“I want to make history” is something heard at least from the ambitious. Yet it seems those who succeed are few and far between. Go…

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The Heresy that Jesus Is Mr. Nice Guy

By James Thunder
April 2nd 2026 12:22 PM

No doubt we know from the life, suffering (sometimes called “passion”), and death of Jesus Christ that God is a God of unbelievable love and…

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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 Orthodox Catholics Look to Zen

They look East for: first, a traditional wisdom, near the heart of which is a traditional discipline; second, expe­rience, especially silence; third, a technique which…

READ ARTICLE
An Honest, Alternative U.S. History

'The American Venture' makes clear that the question of how being American relates to being Catholic is more challenging than many admit.

READ ARTICLE
Possessed by an Alien Philosophy

In our unconscious reactions, we too privilege the pronouncements of modern science and regard other types of knowledge as, at best, secondary.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Nuncio: Beirut in turmoil after heavy Israeli airstrikes

Says papal peace message is invitation for Hezbollah too

Vatican aid convoy in Lebanon stopped by crossfire

Headed to village with 10,000 Christians in 20 parishes

Conflict-resolution expert: Post-WWII order ruined

'Might is right' stance will have long-term negative impact

Pentagon, Vatican: Report on Pierre meeting 'distorted'

Was a 'very respectful' & 'frank exchange of ideas' on war

CDC: U.S. fertility rate has fallen 23% since 2007

Number of births in 2025: 3.606M, down 1% from 2024

Pope’s Cameroon visit puts focus on Archbishop Nkea

A gifted preacher, energetic pastor, & rising star in Church

VIEW ARCHIVE
Nuncio: Beirut in turmoil after heavy Israeli airstrikes

Says papal peace message is invitation for Hezbollah too

Vatican aid convoy in Lebanon stopped by crossfire

Headed to village with 10,000 Christians in 20 parishes

Conflict-resolution expert: Post-WWII order ruined

'Might is right' stance will have long-term negative impact

Pentagon, Vatican: Report on Pierre meeting 'distorted'

Was a 'very respectful' & 'frank exchange of ideas' on war

CDC: U.S. fertility rate has fallen 23% since 2007

Number of births in 2025: 3.606M, down 1% from 2024

Pope’s Cameroon visit puts focus on Archbishop Nkea

A gifted preacher, energetic pastor, & rising star in Church

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Walter Cronkite & the Devolution of the News

April 7th 2026 10:39 AM

On March 6, 1981, Walter Cronkite concluded his final broadcast as anchor of CBS Evening News, and with that quiet…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Easter: Your Chance to Make History

April 6th 2026 10:24 AM

“I want to make history” is something heard at least from the ambitious. Yet it seems those who succeed are…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Heresy that Jesus Is Mr. Nice Guy

April 2nd 2026 12:22 PM

No doubt we know from the life, suffering (sometimes called “passion”), and death of Jesus Christ that God is a…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Just War Theory & the Iraq War

The Blood Crying Out from the Ground... The Woeful Plight of Iraqi Christians... Fuel Conservation: No War Needed... War’s Challenge to the Christian Conscience... more

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Latin Mass

At Mass, Actions Speak Louder Than Words... Where Has All the Latin Gone?... The New Mass Just Can't Be Fixed... Whither the Roman Rite?... more

VIEW DOSSIER
Mary, Mother of God

Marian Devotion as a Way of Life... Return to the Message of Fatima... The Virgin Birth: Where Science Meets Scripture... 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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