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Probing Gnosticism & Its Modern Derivatives

The more it is subjected to scholarly attention, the more it loses the char­acter of a definite movement of thought and becomes a vague impulse…

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Soapboxes & Sedition: The Long, Uneasy History of Free Speech

Free speech must be cherished, not assumed. It must be practiced even when uncomfortable, and defended even when unpopular.

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Lord, Make Me a Channel of… Disturbance?

The Reverse St. Francis Prayer is not a prayer to bring the world into better alignment with Christ; it is not a prayer of personal…

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In The News

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Day after surgery, Pope is able to concelebrate Mass

Doc: His postoperative recovery is 'progressing normally'

'Amoris' meeting organizers: No clashes, controversy

Discussed needs of families in wide variety of situations

Brazil: 2.3M people participate in two-mile procession

234th Círio de Nazaré, honoring Our Lady of Nazareth

Catholic schools expect windfall of scholarship money

New federal tax credit program takes effect January 1st

Nigeria: Parish, hospital, 3 schools suspend activities

Bishop withdraws personnel due to ongoing attacks, threats

Pew: Catholic voters have soured on Trump in past year

Approval at 30%; big drop even among white evangelicals

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Day after surgery, Pope is able to concelebrate Mass

Doc: His postoperative recovery is 'progressing normally'

'Amoris' meeting organizers: No clashes, controversy

Discussed needs of families in wide variety of situations

Brazil: 2.3M people participate in two-mile procession

234th Círio de Nazaré, honoring Our Lady of Nazareth

Catholic schools expect windfall of scholarship money

New federal tax credit program takes effect January 1st

Nigeria: Parish, hospital, 3 schools suspend activities

Bishop withdraws personnel due to ongoing attacks, threats

Pew: Catholic voters have soured on Trump in past year

Approval at 30%; big drop even among white evangelicals

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Exorcism, Possession & the Problem of Evil

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Fatima: Secrets & Conspiracies

Marian Misconceptions... An Epic in Search of an Ending... The Private Interpretation of Private Revelations... more

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Green Light to Cheat?

By John M. Grondelski
October 14th 2026 11:44 AM

Walking in downtown Washington recently, I came upon one of those “public service” announcements that are plastered or projected on the side of bus stops.…

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50 Years of the Hyde Amendment

By John M. Grondelski
October 13th 2026 11:31 AM

September 30 was the fiftieth anniversary of Congress first approving the “Hyde Amendment,” a budget provision subsequently adopted every year for the past half century…

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The Mass Is Not a Concert

By Sabino Paciolla
October 8th 2026 11:47 AM

At the invitation of a friend from Siena, last April we attended a retreat at the Lecceto Hermitage, just outside the city. The retreat was…

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Front & Center

Probing Gnosticism & Its Modern Derivatives

The more it is subjected to scholarly attention, the more it loses the char­acter of a definite movement of thought and becomes a vague impulse…

READ ARTICLE
Soapboxes & Sedition: The Long, Uneasy History of Free Speech

Free speech must be cherished, not assumed. It must be practiced even when uncomfortable, and defended even when unpopular.

READ ARTICLE
Lord, Make Me a Channel of… Disturbance?

The Reverse St. Francis Prayer is not a prayer to bring the world into better alignment with Christ; it is not a prayer of personal…

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In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Day after surgery, Pope is able to concelebrate Mass

Doc: His postoperative recovery is 'progressing normally'

'Amoris' meeting organizers: No clashes, controversy

Discussed needs of families in wide variety of situations

Brazil: 2.3M people participate in two-mile procession

234th Círio de Nazaré, honoring Our Lady of Nazareth

Catholic schools expect windfall of scholarship money

New federal tax credit program takes effect January 1st

Nigeria: Parish, hospital, 3 schools suspend activities

Bishop withdraws personnel due to ongoing attacks, threats

Pew: Catholic voters have soured on Trump in past year

Approval at 30%; big drop even among white evangelicals

VIEW ARCHIVE
Day after surgery, Pope is able to concelebrate Mass

Doc: His postoperative recovery is 'progressing normally'

'Amoris' meeting organizers: No clashes, controversy

Discussed needs of families in wide variety of situations

Brazil: 2.3M people participate in two-mile procession

234th Círio de Nazaré, honoring Our Lady of Nazareth

Catholic schools expect windfall of scholarship money

New federal tax credit program takes effect January 1st

Nigeria: Parish, hospital, 3 schools suspend activities

Bishop withdraws personnel due to ongoing attacks, threats

Pew: Catholic voters have soured on Trump in past year

Approval at 30%; big drop even among white evangelicals

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

Green Light to Cheat?

October 14th 2026 11:44 AM

Walking in downtown Washington recently, I came upon one of those “public service” announcements that are plastered or projected on…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

50 Years of the Hyde Amendment

October 13th 2026 11:31 AM

September 30 was the fiftieth anniversary of Congress first approving the “Hyde Amendment,” a budget provision subsequently adopted every year…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Mass Is Not a Concert

October 8th 2026 11:47 AM

At the invitation of a friend from Siena, last April we attended a retreat at the Lecceto Hermitage, just outside…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Anglican Communion

Preaching Christ Customized... What Does the Anglican Patrimony Have to Offer the Church?... A Slow-Motion Implosion… Lifeboats on the Tiber… more

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Exorcism, Possession & the Problem of Evil

Devil or Disease?... Why Is There Evil in the World?... Perfect Possession… Peering Into the Abyss… The Dark Side of Self-Sacrifice… more

VIEW DOSSIER
Fatima: Secrets & Conspiracies

Marian Misconceptions... An Epic in Search of an Ending... The Private Interpretation of Private Revelations... 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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