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Christopher Lasch: A Memoir

A central theme of his thought, which made him anathema to ideologues Left and Right, was that cultural libertarianism and economic libertinism go hand-in-hand.

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Every Life a Mass

Unlike any other transcendent experience, the Mass contains the whole breadth and depth of life. It is birth and death and resurrection, again and again.

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Letters to the Editor: December 2025

The Art of Dying... How the Atonement Works... The Incomparable Kreeft... Moonie Mistakes... Invigorating... and more

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U.S.: Catholic marriages have declined 75% since 1970

While total number of Catholics rose from 47M to 68M

Mexican influence leads to comeback of Candlemas

In addition to candles, Baby Jesus statue is taken to church

Pope quotes Mother Teresa of Calcutta on abortion

That 'the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion'

Filipino workers became missionaries via migration

Bishop: Their devotion restores joy, activity to old parishes

Guest-free funerals: the new way to mourn in S. Korea

Due to small families, demographic decline, high costs

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Pope calls for Cuba-U.S. dialogue amid rising tensions

To avoid violence & further suffering of the Cuban people

U.S.: Catholic marriages have declined 75% since 1970

While total number of Catholics rose from 47M to 68M

Mexican influence leads to comeback of Candlemas

In addition to candles, Baby Jesus statue is taken to church

Pope quotes Mother Teresa of Calcutta on abortion

That 'the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion'

Filipino workers became missionaries via migration

Bishop: Their devotion restores joy, activity to old parishes

Guest-free funerals: the new way to mourn in S. Korea

Due to small families, demographic decline, high costs

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'Melania' & the Slavic Slur

By John M. Grondelski
February 2nd 2026 10:58 AM

Amazon has produced a docudrama on the First Lady, Melania. You might love it or hate it (or, like me, haven't seen it) but promotion…

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St. Augustine's Community at Hippo

By James Thunder
January 30th 2026 12:28 PM

In Part 1 (linked below) I discussed Pope Leo's plans to continue to live in community as pope, St. Augustine's description of friendship, short biographies…

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Promising Signs on Italian Suicide Law

By Sabino Paciolla
January 29th 2026 2:39 PM

Professor Benedetto Rocchi, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Business Science at the University of Florence and president of the permanent observatory on…

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Front & Center

Christopher Lasch: A Memoir

A central theme of his thought, which made him anathema to ideologues Left and Right, was that cultural libertarianism and economic libertinism go hand-in-hand.

READ ARTICLE
Every Life a Mass

Unlike any other transcendent experience, the Mass contains the whole breadth and depth of life. It is birth and death and resurrection, again and again.

READ ARTICLE
Letters to the Editor: December 2025

The Art of Dying... How the Atonement Works... The Incomparable Kreeft... Moonie Mistakes... Invigorating... and more

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope calls for Cuba-U.S. dialogue amid rising tensions

To avoid violence & further suffering of the Cuban people

U.S.: Catholic marriages have declined 75% since 1970

While total number of Catholics rose from 47M to 68M

Mexican influence leads to comeback of Candlemas

In addition to candles, Baby Jesus statue is taken to church

Pope quotes Mother Teresa of Calcutta on abortion

That 'the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion'

Filipino workers became missionaries via migration

Bishop: Their devotion restores joy, activity to old parishes

Guest-free funerals: the new way to mourn in S. Korea

Due to small families, demographic decline, high costs

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope calls for Cuba-U.S. dialogue amid rising tensions

To avoid violence & further suffering of the Cuban people

U.S.: Catholic marriages have declined 75% since 1970

While total number of Catholics rose from 47M to 68M

Mexican influence leads to comeback of Candlemas

In addition to candles, Baby Jesus statue is taken to church

Pope quotes Mother Teresa of Calcutta on abortion

That 'the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion'

Filipino workers became missionaries via migration

Bishop: Their devotion restores joy, activity to old parishes

Guest-free funerals: the new way to mourn in S. Korea

Due to small families, demographic decline, high costs

VIEW ARCHIVE

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'Melania' & the Slavic Slur

February 2nd 2026 10:58 AM

Amazon has produced a docudrama on the First Lady, Melania. You might love it or hate it (or, like me,…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

St. Augustine's Community at Hippo

January 30th 2026 12:28 PM

In Part 1 (linked below) I discussed Pope Leo's plans to continue to live in community as pope, St. Augustine's…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Promising Signs on Italian Suicide Law

January 29th 2026 2:39 PM

Professor Benedetto Rocchi, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Business Science at the University of Florence and president…

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On Man’s Many Attempts to “Kill Death”… Breaking the Species Barrier… Human Alienation & Our Biotech Future… and more

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Communism & Marxism

The Soviets’ Doomed Battle with Byt... Kindred Spirits, Fellow Victors... Croatia: “The Ramparts of Christendom”... If Not Communism or Capitalism, What?... The Crumbling of Communism: Good for the Catholic Church?... and more

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Fanatical Feminism & Women Religious

The Prayers of Moloch’s Modern Priestesses... Feminists: The Worst Misogynists?... Our Testosterone-Depleted Church... and more

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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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