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We Americans are a pragmatic, problem-solv­ing people. Con­traception solves a problem for married couples. So do abortion, divorce, and eutha­nasia.

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Because it is decentralized by nature, Bitcoin solves the problem of bank/government control of currency value and manipulation for political and monetary gain.

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Vatican turns attention to Cuba amid U.S. oil blockade

Cdl. decries geopolitical withholding of humanitarian aid

Holy See ‘gravely concerned’ about attacks on civilians

And by normalization of war conduct that puts them at risk

Pizzaballa joins Jordan's king at baptism site of Christ

Nation will support 2,000th anniv. faith event there in 2030

DDF head previews ‘Transmission of Faith’ document

To cover generational breakdown, attractive evangelization

Tulsa deacon pleads guilty to stealing $1.4M from parish

He was authorized to make transactions of up to $30K/day

Leo to be joined by AI tech exec for encyclical release

Co-founder of Anthropic, a promoter of safety & restraint

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On Piety

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Piety is both a moral virtue and a gift of the Holy Spirit. Piety allows one to recognize relationships and where one fits in those…

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Situating the Soul

By James Hanink
May 21st 2026 11:46 AM

“A place for everything and everything in its place” is a worthy maxim, if we know who and where we are. Often, though, we know…

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Fasting: A Forgotten Discipline

By Richard DellOrfano
May 20th 2026 11:24 AM

Prayer and fasting together comprise a forgotten discipline. When was the last time you heard a priest recommend the pair? Christ of course spoke of…

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Front & Center

The Sexual Revolution, Explained

We Americans are a pragmatic, problem-solv­ing people. Con­traception solves a problem for married couples. So do abortion, divorce, and eutha­nasia.

READ ARTICLE
Is Bitcoin Morally Superior to Fiat Currency?

Because it is decentralized by nature, Bitcoin solves the problem of bank/government control of currency value and manipulation for political and monetary gain.

READ ARTICLE
Is Everyone Evil — or, Deep Down, Is Everyone Good?

Our desire to simplify the answers to this question is so strong that we flatten out their nuances and read our own “Yes” or “No”…

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Vatican turns attention to Cuba amid U.S. oil blockade

Cdl. decries geopolitical withholding of humanitarian aid

Holy See ‘gravely concerned’ about attacks on civilians

And by normalization of war conduct that puts them at risk

Pizzaballa joins Jordan's king at baptism site of Christ

Nation will support 2,000th anniv. faith event there in 2030

DDF head previews ‘Transmission of Faith’ document

To cover generational breakdown, attractive evangelization

Tulsa deacon pleads guilty to stealing $1.4M from parish

He was authorized to make transactions of up to $30K/day

Leo to be joined by AI tech exec for encyclical release

Co-founder of Anthropic, a promoter of safety & restraint

VIEW ARCHIVE
Vatican turns attention to Cuba amid U.S. oil blockade

Cdl. decries geopolitical withholding of humanitarian aid

Holy See ‘gravely concerned’ about attacks on civilians

And by normalization of war conduct that puts them at risk

Pizzaballa joins Jordan's king at baptism site of Christ

Nation will support 2,000th anniv. faith event there in 2030

DDF head previews ‘Transmission of Faith’ document

To cover generational breakdown, attractive evangelization

Tulsa deacon pleads guilty to stealing $1.4M from parish

He was authorized to make transactions of up to $30K/day

Leo to be joined by AI tech exec for encyclical release

Co-founder of Anthropic, a promoter of safety & restraint

VIEW ARCHIVE

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On Piety

May 22nd 2026 11:27 AM

Piety is both a moral virtue and a gift of the Holy Spirit. Piety allows one to recognize relationships and…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Situating the Soul

May 21st 2026 11:46 AM

“A place for everything and everything in its place” is a worthy maxim, if we know who and where we…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Fasting: A Forgotten Discipline

May 20th 2026 11:24 AM

Prayer and fasting together comprise a forgotten discipline. When was the last time you heard a priest recommend the pair?…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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From the NOR Dossiers
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

VIEW DOSSIER
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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