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Trinitarian Delight

A limerick describes the Trinity: "We surmise that God's a community, Three persons in a single unity. But how can it be, We simply can't…

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Recovering Reality: Étienne Gilson & the Metaphysics of Evangelization

Any credible evangelization today must stand on the ground Gilson recovered: the primacy of being, without which neither truth nor grace can be received.

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Motives of Credibility: Fruitfulness

The Church consistently has been a source of truth, goodness, and beauty, advocating for everyone, regardless of their comparative status in any given society.

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Cdl. Grech in Ireland: Shift from maintenance to mission

Says do not judge future 'simply by what is disappearing'

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DDF publishes 'Venite ad me,' on transmission of faith

Focus on adult catechesis, missionary spirit in parishes

Catholic bishops pray with Pres. Trump in Oval Office

WH claims it's 'not politics'; meeting set by Heritage Fndn.

Vatican diplomat airs concern over nuclear landscape

As arsenals expand, rhetoric on potential use heats up

Cdl. Grech in Ireland: Shift from maintenance to mission

Says do not judge future 'simply by what is disappearing'

Pope to educators: Help the young encounter Christ

At Int'l Congress on School & University Pastoral Ministry

7K priests have made Fr. Riccardo's ACTS XXIX retreats

Which offer spiritual renewal to bishops, priests, lay leaders

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Theological Critic Is Named to the ITC

By Sabino Paciolla
October 22nd 2026 11:08 AM

On October 19, Leo XIV appointed Claudia Leal Luna to the International Theological Commission. A Chilean lay theologian, professor at the Pontifical John Paul II…

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Children Who've Suffered

By Sabino Paciolla
October 21st 2026 11:17 AM

Italian journalist Riccardo Caniato’s reflections on a book titled Martina: The Heart and the Rose (Edizioni Ares), which tells the true story of a girl…

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Value, Valuators, and Evaluation

By James Hanink
October 19th 2026 10:52 AM

Of late I’ve been mulling over a line I’ve long remembered: “The world is so full of a number of things, / I’m sure we…

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Trinitarian Delight

A limerick describes the Trinity: "We surmise that God's a community, Three persons in a single unity. But how can it be, We simply can't…

READ ARTICLE
Recovering Reality: Étienne Gilson & the Metaphysics of Evangelization

Any credible evangelization today must stand on the ground Gilson recovered: the primacy of being, without which neither truth nor grace can be received.

READ ARTICLE
Motives of Credibility: Fruitfulness

The Church consistently has been a source of truth, goodness, and beauty, advocating for everyone, regardless of their comparative status in any given society.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
DDF publishes 'Venite ad me,' on transmission of faith

Focus on adult catechesis, missionary spirit in parishes

Catholic bishops pray with Pres. Trump in Oval Office

WH claims it's 'not politics'; meeting set by Heritage Fndn.

Vatican diplomat airs concern over nuclear landscape

As arsenals expand, rhetoric on potential use heats up

Cdl. Grech in Ireland: Shift from maintenance to mission

Says do not judge future 'simply by what is disappearing'

Pope to educators: Help the young encounter Christ

At Int'l Congress on School & University Pastoral Ministry

7K priests have made Fr. Riccardo's ACTS XXIX retreats

Which offer spiritual renewal to bishops, priests, lay leaders

VIEW ARCHIVE
DDF publishes 'Venite ad me,' on transmission of faith

Focus on adult catechesis, missionary spirit in parishes

Catholic bishops pray with Pres. Trump in Oval Office

WH claims it's 'not politics'; meeting set by Heritage Fndn.

Vatican diplomat airs concern over nuclear landscape

As arsenals expand, rhetoric on potential use heats up

Cdl. Grech in Ireland: Shift from maintenance to mission

Says do not judge future 'simply by what is disappearing'

Pope to educators: Help the young encounter Christ

At Int'l Congress on School & University Pastoral Ministry

7K priests have made Fr. Riccardo's ACTS XXIX retreats

Which offer spiritual renewal to bishops, priests, lay leaders

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Theological Critic Is Named to the ITC

October 22nd 2026 11:08 AM

On October 19, Leo XIV appointed Claudia Leal Luna to the International Theological Commission. A Chilean lay theologian, professor at…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Children Who've Suffered

October 21st 2026 11:17 AM

Italian journalist Riccardo Caniato’s reflections on a book titled Martina: The Heart and the Rose (Edizioni Ares), which tells the…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Value, Valuators, and Evaluation

October 19th 2026 10:52 AM

Of late I’ve been mulling over a line I’ve long remembered: “The world is so full of a number of…

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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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Exorcism, Possession & the Problem of Evil

Devil or Disease?... Why Is There Evil in the World?... Perfect Possession… Peering Into the Abyss… The Dark Side of Self-Sacrifice… more

VIEW DOSSIER
Fatima: Secrets & Conspiracies

Marian Misconceptions... An Epic in Search of an Ending... The Private Interpretation of Private Revelations... 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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