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Beauty for Worship's Sake

Beauty is the proper condition of the liturgy, for God Himself is beautiful. If the liturgy is where we come to God and God comes…

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Possessed by an Alien Philosophy

In our unconscious reactions, we too privilege the pronouncements of modern science and regard other types of knowledge as, at best, secondary.

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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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In witch hunt over Bible tweet; squashing rel. freedom

U.S. bishops try to understand roots of convert surge

Cdl. McElroy describes bishops discussing their 'numbers'

Pope offers new take on ‘vulnerability’ in abuse cases

Shifts assessment from the individual to context of the act

DDF outlines traits of Anglican heritage in ordinariates

Such as distinct 'ecclesial ethos,' evangelization via beauty

Olympics org: Only ‘biological women’ in women’s sports

Prez: New policy is 'based on science'; athletes to be tested

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Sheen beatification in Sept. at Dome arena in St. Louis

Venue chosen for size, proximity to home Peoria diocese

Finnish court finds Christian pol guilty of ‘hate speech'

In witch hunt over Bible tweet; squashing rel. freedom

U.S. bishops try to understand roots of convert surge

Cdl. McElroy describes bishops discussing their 'numbers'

Pope offers new take on ‘vulnerability’ in abuse cases

Shifts assessment from the individual to context of the act

DDF outlines traits of Anglican heritage in ordinariates

Such as distinct 'ecclesial ethos,' evangelization via beauty

Olympics org: Only ‘biological women’ in women’s sports

Prez: New policy is 'based on science'; athletes to be tested

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In Praise of Footnotes

By James Hanink
March 30th 2026 10:44 AM

If the celebrated humanist Erasmus could pen the remarkable In Praise of Folly (1511), dedicating it to Thomas More, perhaps at this late date I…

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Spring Break

By Jason Morgan
March 27th 2026 3:53 PM

In Persian Gulf countries, missiles, drones, and cluster bombs are falling from the sky in wave after wave. Innocent people huddle in basements and apartment…

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How St. Francis Xavier Transformed the East

By Marcus Peter
March 26th 2026 10:55 AM

St. Francis Xavier is a figure whose legacy deserves far greater attention than it receives. The West often treats missionaries as peripheral figures who offered…

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Front & Center

Beauty for Worship's Sake

Beauty is the proper condition of the liturgy, for God Himself is beautiful. If the liturgy is where we come to God and God comes…

READ ARTICLE
Possessed by an Alien Philosophy

In our unconscious reactions, we too privilege the pronouncements of modern science and regard other types of knowledge as, at best, secondary.

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

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Sheen beatification in Sept. at Dome arena in St. Louis

Venue chosen for size, proximity to home Peoria diocese

Finnish court finds Christian pol guilty of ‘hate speech'

In witch hunt over Bible tweet; squashing rel. freedom

U.S. bishops try to understand roots of convert surge

Cdl. McElroy describes bishops discussing their 'numbers'

Pope offers new take on ‘vulnerability’ in abuse cases

Shifts assessment from the individual to context of the act

DDF outlines traits of Anglican heritage in ordinariates

Such as distinct 'ecclesial ethos,' evangelization via beauty

Olympics org: Only ‘biological women’ in women’s sports

Prez: New policy is 'based on science'; athletes to be tested

VIEW ARCHIVE
Sheen beatification in Sept. at Dome arena in St. Louis

Venue chosen for size, proximity to home Peoria diocese

Finnish court finds Christian pol guilty of ‘hate speech'

In witch hunt over Bible tweet; squashing rel. freedom

U.S. bishops try to understand roots of convert surge

Cdl. McElroy describes bishops discussing their 'numbers'

Pope offers new take on ‘vulnerability’ in abuse cases

Shifts assessment from the individual to context of the act

DDF outlines traits of Anglican heritage in ordinariates

Such as distinct 'ecclesial ethos,' evangelization via beauty

Olympics org: Only ‘biological women’ in women’s sports

Prez: New policy is 'based on science'; athletes to be tested

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

In Praise of Footnotes

March 30th 2026 10:44 AM

If the celebrated humanist Erasmus could pen the remarkable In Praise of Folly (1511), dedicating it to Thomas More, perhaps…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Spring Break

March 27th 2026 3:53 PM

In Persian Gulf countries, missiles, drones, and cluster bombs are falling from the sky in wave after wave. Innocent people…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

How St. Francis Xavier Transformed the East

March 26th 2026 10:55 AM

St. Francis Xavier is a figure whose legacy deserves far greater attention than it receives. The West often treats missionaries…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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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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Higher Education

Twilight of the Universities... The Cult of Diversity at Providence College... Ivy League Culture Wars... Is Georgetown Still Catholic?... and more

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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

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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