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Intentional Communities for Moral Crusaders

Rod Dreher’s "Benedict Option" offers an essentially moral or even political, rather than theological, understanding of the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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Pakistani Refugees: Update on the D’Souzas

With the assistance of the nonprofit organization International Christian Voice, Michael and his family soon may be approved to immigrate and start a new life.

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The Smoke in the Songs

Hymnal and missal editors aren’t infallible or unswervingly orthodox, and just because a song is in a hymnal or missal doesn’t mean it is free…

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New undercover videos expose PP selling baby parts

David Daleiden, still at it, shoots holes in pro-abort denials

Brazil, Nicaragua cut ties over persecution of priests

Ortega won't even answer calls from Brazil's president

Ohio Catholic school child-safety head fired after arrest

Man in charge of background checks, training has child porn

Ireland: Archdiocese of Dublin has one seminarian

'Dispiriting prospect' for city with 1M Catholics, 200 parishes

PP of New York scales back, citing financial problems

Pauses abortions after 20 weeks; may close four clinics

Poland: Black Madonna shrine may set visitor record

Pilgrims from all over the country expected next week

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New undercover videos expose PP selling baby parts

David Daleiden, still at it, shoots holes in pro-abort denials

Brazil, Nicaragua cut ties over persecution of priests

Ortega won't even answer calls from Brazil's president

Ohio Catholic school child-safety head fired after arrest

Man in charge of background checks, training has child porn

Ireland: Archdiocese of Dublin has one seminarian

'Dispiriting prospect' for city with 1M Catholics, 200 parishes

PP of New York scales back, citing financial problems

Pauses abortions after 20 weeks; may close four clinics

Poland: Black Madonna shrine may set visitor record

Pilgrims from all over the country expected next week

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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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On Reading Too Much

By James Hanink
August 8th 2024 8:58 PM

My parish owes heartfelt thanks to visiting priests from Africa. Not long ago, my pastor visited two of them in their home diocese in Uganda.…

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A New St. Dominic?

By John M. Grondelski
August 8th 2024 11:57 AM

Alasdair MacIntyre, in his important book After Virtue, suggests what the world needs today is “another -- doubtless very different -- Saint Benedict.” Some might…

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Transfiguration Is What Christian Life Is All About

By John M. Grondelski
August 6th 2024 11:49 AM

Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration. Celebrated in the midst of summer, it perhaps gets short shrift from many Catholics. Catholics more regularly are…

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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

Intentional Communities for Moral Crusaders

Rod Dreher’s "Benedict Option" offers an essentially moral or even political, rather than theological, understanding of the revelation of Jesus Christ.

READ ARTICLE
Pakistani Refugees: Update on the D’Souzas

With the assistance of the nonprofit organization International Christian Voice, Michael and his family soon may be approved to immigrate and start a new life.

READ ARTICLE
The Smoke in the Songs

Hymnal and missal editors aren’t infallible or unswervingly orthodox, and just because a song is in a hymnal or missal doesn’t mean it is free…

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
New undercover videos expose PP selling baby parts

David Daleiden, still at it, shoots holes in pro-abort denials

Brazil, Nicaragua cut ties over persecution of priests

Ortega won't even answer calls from Brazil's president

Ohio Catholic school child-safety head fired after arrest

Man in charge of background checks, training has child porn

Ireland: Archdiocese of Dublin has one seminarian

'Dispiriting prospect' for city with 1M Catholics, 200 parishes

PP of New York scales back, citing financial problems

Pauses abortions after 20 weeks; may close four clinics

Poland: Black Madonna shrine may set visitor record

Pilgrims from all over the country expected next week

VIEW ARCHIVE
New undercover videos expose PP selling baby parts

David Daleiden, still at it, shoots holes in pro-abort denials

Brazil, Nicaragua cut ties over persecution of priests

Ortega won't even answer calls from Brazil's president

Ohio Catholic school child-safety head fired after arrest

Man in charge of background checks, training has child porn

Ireland: Archdiocese of Dublin has one seminarian

'Dispiriting prospect' for city with 1M Catholics, 200 parishes

PP of New York scales back, citing financial problems

Pauses abortions after 20 weeks; may close four clinics

Poland: Black Madonna shrine may set visitor record

Pilgrims from all over the country expected next week

VIEW ARCHIVE

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On Reading Too Much

August 8th 2024 8:58 PM

My parish owes heartfelt thanks to visiting priests from Africa. Not long ago, my pastor visited two of them in…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

A New St. Dominic?

August 8th 2024 11:57 AM

Alasdair MacIntyre, in his important book After Virtue, suggests what the world needs today is “another -- doubtless very different…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Transfiguration Is What Christian Life Is All About

August 6th 2024 11:49 AM

Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration. Celebrated in the midst of summer, it perhaps gets short shrift from many…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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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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