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A Plea to the Clergy from the Pews

Homilies that focus more on Christ, Scripture, and the distinctive aspects of Catholic belief and praxis would make Catholicism more interesting and challenging to our…

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The Pitfalls of Charm

In almost all cases, isolation accompanies the Flytes’ charm. This being so, it’s no surprise Brideshead Revisited is not a happy book.

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Is Moral Truth Immutable or Historically Conditioned?

Historicism and normative flexibility are incompatible with Scripture and Tradition, which includes the witness of countless martyrs to eternal moral truths.

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Pope Leo pleads with SSPX not to consecrate bishops

Says Church 'is open to a path of dialogue, understanding'

San Francisco archdiocese to pay $395M to abuse vics

Resolving all suits brought in CA’s expanded time frame

Nordic bishops: ‘No exceptions’ to Freemasonry ban

As its principles are 'incompatible' with Catholicism

President-elect of Colombia visits Catholic shrines

To give thanks to God, entrust nation to His protection

Supreme Court to review Wash. parents’ rights case

State law violates right to direct their kids' upbringing

Pope names Salesian sister Vatican dicastery prefect

Of human development; with cardinal as pro-prefect

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Architecture to Match a Christian Vision

By James Thunder
June 30th 2026 10:53 AM

Having concluded my discussion of Pugin’s Contrasts in Part 2, we turn to a group of Pugin sketches labeled “topographical drawings.” They are “topographical” in…

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Wearing a Wire

By Jason Morgan
June 29th 2026 12:00 PM

Wearing a wire was a staple of the old crime shows on television. A ne’er-do-well who had turned state’s witness would agree to have a…

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'Empty Shell' Marriages

By John M. Grondelski
June 26th 2026 11:20 AM

The New York Times likes occasionally to run articles about “gray divorce,” i.e., the phenomenon of people 50+ splitting up. Case in point: its approving…

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Front & Center

A Plea to the Clergy from the Pews

Homilies that focus more on Christ, Scripture, and the distinctive aspects of Catholic belief and praxis would make Catholicism more interesting and challenging to our…

READ ARTICLE
The Pitfalls of Charm

In almost all cases, isolation accompanies the Flytes’ charm. This being so, it’s no surprise Brideshead Revisited is not a happy book.

READ ARTICLE
Is Moral Truth Immutable or Historically Conditioned?

Historicism and normative flexibility are incompatible with Scripture and Tradition, which includes the witness of countless martyrs to eternal moral truths.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope Leo pleads with SSPX not to consecrate bishops

Says Church 'is open to a path of dialogue, understanding'

San Francisco archdiocese to pay $395M to abuse vics

Resolving all suits brought in CA’s expanded time frame

Nordic bishops: ‘No exceptions’ to Freemasonry ban

As its principles are 'incompatible' with Catholicism

President-elect of Colombia visits Catholic shrines

To give thanks to God, entrust nation to His protection

Supreme Court to review Wash. parents’ rights case

State law violates right to direct their kids' upbringing

Pope names Salesian sister Vatican dicastery prefect

Of human development; with cardinal as pro-prefect

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope Leo pleads with SSPX not to consecrate bishops

Says Church 'is open to a path of dialogue, understanding'

San Francisco archdiocese to pay $395M to abuse vics

Resolving all suits brought in CA’s expanded time frame

Nordic bishops: ‘No exceptions’ to Freemasonry ban

As its principles are 'incompatible' with Catholicism

President-elect of Colombia visits Catholic shrines

To give thanks to God, entrust nation to His protection

Supreme Court to review Wash. parents’ rights case

State law violates right to direct their kids' upbringing

Pope names Salesian sister Vatican dicastery prefect

Of human development; with cardinal as pro-prefect

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Architecture to Match a Christian Vision

June 30th 2026 10:53 AM

Having concluded my discussion of Pugin’s Contrasts in Part 2, we turn to a group of Pugin sketches labeled “topographical…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Wearing a Wire

June 29th 2026 12:00 PM

Wearing a wire was a staple of the old crime shows on television. A ne’er-do-well who had turned state’s witness…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

'Empty Shell' Marriages

June 26th 2026 11:20 AM

The New York Times likes occasionally to run articles about “gray divorce,” i.e., the phenomenon of people 50+ splitting up.…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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From the NOR Dossiers
America: History, Culture & Politics

Losing Our Religion… American Libidocracy… Twilight of the Idols… The Most Segregated Hour… This Land is Not Our Land… and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Biotechnology & Posthumanism

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

VIEW DOSSIER
Neoconservatism

Delusions of Grandeur... A Pox On Both Your Houses... What Is a Neoconservative & Does It Matter?... 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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