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With their old anti-Stalinism gone because of Stalin’s death, the anger of many New York intellectuals was turned against American society.
Pope Leo must contend with difficult internal Church dynamics and the demands of a polarized world and an increasingly unlearned yet hypercritical world population.
Whatever the number of students Fessio personally led to Christ, there are many, many more he’s helped evangelize through Ignatius Press and related media.
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In gov't schools; bishop defends prominence of Christianity
As priest he ministered for five years in Central America
C of E leaders perceive only 'nationalist, anti‑migrant' rally
Jan. agenda to include Church governance, synodality
In AG's spat with Diocese of Superior’s Catholic Charities
After previous proposal of $165M was rejected by them
In gov't schools; bishop defends prominence of Christianity
As priest he ministered for five years in Central America
C of E leaders perceive only 'nationalist, anti‑migrant' rally
Jan. agenda to include Church governance, synodality
In AG's spat with Diocese of Superior’s Catholic Charities
After previous proposal of $165M was rejected by them
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Is Modern Man Too Healthy for Literature?... Flannery O'Connor & the Representation of Mystery... Reading as Sacrament... more
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Sacred Music
Rising from the Mire... In Praise of Honest Sentiment... Why the Music Is So Bad... Offering Our Musical Best at Mass... and more
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Vital Works Reconsidered
When No Man Was His Own... A Thomistic Vision of Man’s Final End... Purgatory on Earth... What Is Free Time For?... and more
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The Bill of Rights and Christian Culture
By Marcus PeterDecember 15, 1791, stands as a quiet hinge of history, since on that day the ratification of the first ten amendments to the United States…
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By John M. GrondelskiWhy are Prisoners in Prison? On December 14, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for the “Jubilee of Prisoners.” His homily is replete with “hope.” Sometimes…
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By James Hanink"What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun." So…
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C.S. Lewis
"Mere Christianity" as Merely Protestant... C. S. Lewis: His True Stature in Dispute... The Best Book Written About C.S. Lewis... more
Flannery O'Connor
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Walker Percy, the Episcopal Church & Kierkegaard’s “Apostle”... Human Alienation & Our Biotech Future... Attempting to Discredit Walker Percy... and more
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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With their old anti-Stalinism gone because of Stalin’s death, the anger of many New York intellectuals was turned against American society.
Pope Leo must contend with difficult internal Church dynamics and the demands of a polarized world and an increasingly unlearned yet hypercritical world population.
Whatever the number of students Fessio personally led to Christ, there are many, many more he’s helped evangelize through Ignatius Press and related media.
In The News
In gov't schools; bishop defends prominence of Christianity
As priest he ministered for five years in Central America
C of E leaders perceive only 'nationalist, anti‑migrant' rally
Jan. agenda to include Church governance, synodality
In AG's spat with Diocese of Superior’s Catholic Charities
After previous proposal of $165M was rejected by them
In gov't schools; bishop defends prominence of Christianity
As priest he ministered for five years in Central America
C of E leaders perceive only 'nationalist, anti‑migrant' rally
Jan. agenda to include Church governance, synodality
In AG's spat with Diocese of Superior’s Catholic Charities
After previous proposal of $165M was rejected by them
The Narthex
The Bill of Rights and Christian Culture
December 15, 1791, stands as a quiet hinge of history, since on that day the ratification of the first ten…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTRandom Ruminations #34
Why are Prisoners in Prison? On December 14, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for the “Jubilee of Prisoners.” His homily…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTHow the Old Becomes New
"What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
Topics
Literature & Literary Criticism
Is Modern Man Too Healthy for Literature?... Flannery O'Connor & the Representation of Mystery... Reading as Sacrament... more
VIEW DOSSIER
Sacred Music
Rising from the Mire... In Praise of Honest Sentiment... Why the Music Is So Bad... Offering Our Musical Best at Mass... and more
VIEW DOSSIER
Vital Works Reconsidered
When No Man Was His Own... A Thomistic Vision of Man’s Final End... Purgatory on Earth... What Is Free Time For?... 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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