Volume > Issue > New Oxford Notes: May 2008

New Oxford Notes: May 2008

The U.S. Catholic Church Is Sinking Fast -- Part III

The more Catholics enjoy the material and social comforts of mainstream America, it seems, the more they lose their faith.

READ MORE ON THIS NOTE.
No Atheists in Earthquakes

When confronted with fallen-away Catholics, we must not be derelict in our duty to perform the spiritual works of mercy.

READ MORE ON THIS NOTE.
Sea Change

God bless the priests who come to minister in Europe and the Americas, the mission territory of the new millennium.

READ MORE ON THIS NOTE.
Light Years From Home

The Lutheran liturgy is light years away from the Catholic Mass, no matter how much the former is dressed up or the latter dressed down.

READ MORE ON THIS NOTE.
Muddier Waters

The U.S. bishops did not intend to suggest that Catholics who vote for a pro-choice candidates are putting their souls in jeopardy.

READ MORE ON THIS NOTE.
Wonderful Are Your Works

Every life is valuable in and of itself. Every life is capable of giving glory to God, and therefore every life is worthy of our protection.

READ MORE ON THIS NOTE.

You May Also Enjoy

Off with His Head!

A writer wants Cardinal Sarah fired from his post as prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship because he "does not speak for the mainstream of the church."

Notes From County Jail

In jail, men in their idleness begin to look inward, to ask questions, to wake from their action-driven sleep.

Christian Feminism: Progress or Regression?

How are we to heal society and the church of negative “masculine” qualities, if not through the love of Christ which comes in the sacraments and prayer?