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The Creation Story for Atheists

Catholics must struggle to liberate science and culture from the grip of materialism, instead of looking for "quasi-Catholic ways" to support the materialist status quo.

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Letters to the Editor: March 2023

Disturbing Deceptions... Sneaking Around, Doing Something Dirty... Angry Acts Against the Ancient Order... Naïveté on Steroids... and more

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The Curious Case of Bonaventure Broderick

He was auxiliary bishop of Havana, Cuba, when he had a falling out with Pope St. Pius X and was set adrift at age 36…

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In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope is treated in hospital for respiratory infection

As of now, he's still scheduled for Palm Sunday Mass

Top Vatican abuse expert quits papal commission

Fr. Zollner concerned over compliance, accountability

Polish historians have roundly rejected JPII smears

Say leftists manipulate and selectively read archives

Vatican: ‘Doctrine of discovery’ is not Catholic teaching

Many Church statements upheld rights of indigenous

Asian prelates clash over Catholic media platform

Cardinal Bo versus prez of Philippines bishops’ conf.

Croatian interview with Hollerich available in English

Synod head talks Europe, abortion, homosexuality

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Pope is treated in hospital for respiratory infection

As of now, he's still scheduled for Palm Sunday Mass

Top Vatican abuse expert quits papal commission

Fr. Zollner concerned over compliance, accountability

Polish historians have roundly rejected JPII smears

Say leftists manipulate and selectively read archives

Vatican: ‘Doctrine of discovery’ is not Catholic teaching

Many Church statements upheld rights of indigenous

Asian prelates clash over Catholic media platform

Cardinal Bo versus prez of Philippines bishops’ conf.

Croatian interview with Hollerich available in English

Synod head talks Europe, abortion, homosexuality

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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

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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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China's Benefit

By Barbara Rose
March 29th 2023 5:13 PM

One-time NOR blogger Dominick Sansone makes an apt and educative historical comparison in a recent article ("Weak Interventionism," The American Conservative, March 28) about America's…

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Against 'Detransitioning'

By Jason Morgan
March 27th 2023 2:44 PM

An 18-year-old woman named Layla Jane was in the news recently with a heartbreaking story. Ms. Jane is suing Kaiser Permanente and another medical institution…

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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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St. John Henry Cardinal Newman

The Two Worlds of John Henry Newman… Newman's Advice to Anglo-Catholics… Newman’s Prophetic Challenge to Clericalism…

Universal Salvation

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 Creation Story for Atheists

Catholics must struggle to liberate science and culture from the grip of materialism, instead of looking for "quasi-Catholic ways" to support the materialist status quo.

READ ARTICLE
Letters to the Editor: March 2023

Disturbing Deceptions... Sneaking Around, Doing Something Dirty... Angry Acts Against the Ancient Order... Naïveté on Steroids... and more

READ ARTICLE
The Curious Case of Bonaventure Broderick

He was auxiliary bishop of Havana, Cuba, when he had a falling out with Pope St. Pius X and was set adrift at age 36…

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope is treated in hospital for respiratory infection

As of now, he's still scheduled for Palm Sunday Mass

Top Vatican abuse expert quits papal commission

Fr. Zollner concerned over compliance, accountability

Polish historians have roundly rejected JPII smears

Say leftists manipulate and selectively read archives

Vatican: ‘Doctrine of discovery’ is not Catholic teaching

Many Church statements upheld rights of indigenous

Asian prelates clash over Catholic media platform

Cardinal Bo versus prez of Philippines bishops’ conf.

Croatian interview with Hollerich available in English

Synod head talks Europe, abortion, homosexuality

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope is treated in hospital for respiratory infection

As of now, he's still scheduled for Palm Sunday Mass

Top Vatican abuse expert quits papal commission

Fr. Zollner concerned over compliance, accountability

Polish historians have roundly rejected JPII smears

Say leftists manipulate and selectively read archives

Vatican: ‘Doctrine of discovery’ is not Catholic teaching

Many Church statements upheld rights of indigenous

Asian prelates clash over Catholic media platform

Cardinal Bo versus prez of Philippines bishops’ conf.

Croatian interview with Hollerich available in English

Synod head talks Europe, abortion, homosexuality

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

China's Benefit

March 29th 2023 5:13 PM

One-time NOR blogger Dominick Sansone makes an apt and educative historical comparison in a recent article ("Weak Interventionism," The American…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Against 'Detransitioning'

March 27th 2023 2:44 PM

An 18-year-old woman named Layla Jane was in the news recently with a heartbreaking story. Ms. Jane is suing Kaiser…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

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
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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

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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

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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