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The saints made a practice of striving for the good and, like us, were human. But they were transformed by the fire of God's love.
Masculinity is good in itself, although as liable to corruption as femininity, and chivalry is the true fulfillment and perfection — not “correction” — of…
Lenin’s tactical skill and the inability of his opponents to organize effectively against him led to his triumph. An extremist leader of a radical party,…
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Again urges two-state solution 'for a just and lasting peace'
Says saints proclaimed Christ; listening wasn't endpoint
Lost $180M/yr but 'core mission' to immigrants continues
New owner plans to convert property into Christian retreat
Work of trusted local nuns is key amid suspicious public
Says, 'This is not a sign of decline' but a 'sign of evolution'
Again urges two-state solution 'for a just and lasting peace'
Says saints proclaimed Christ; listening wasn't endpoint
Lost $180M/yr but 'core mission' to immigrants continues
New owner plans to convert property into Christian retreat
Work of trusted local nuns is key amid suspicious public
Says, 'This is not a sign of decline' but a 'sign of evolution'
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Capital Punishment & the Death Penalty
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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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Pope Leo’s Letter to Cardinal Roche
By Sabino PaciollaOn June 29, 2026, Pope Leo XIV addressed a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of…
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By Jason MorganA sociologist named Jason Arday died August 14, 2026, in his London home. It appears that the cause of his death was suicide. But to…
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By John M. GrondelskiIt is a principle of Catholic liturgical theology that Mass is always offered in communion with the Pope and the local bishop. It’s why both…
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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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The saints made a practice of striving for the good and, like us, were human. But they were transformed by the fire of God's love.
Masculinity is good in itself, although as liable to corruption as femininity, and chivalry is the true fulfillment and perfection — not “correction” — of…
Lenin’s tactical skill and the inability of his opponents to organize effectively against him led to his triumph. An extremist leader of a radical party,…
In The News
Again urges two-state solution 'for a just and lasting peace'
Says saints proclaimed Christ; listening wasn't endpoint
Lost $180M/yr but 'core mission' to immigrants continues
New owner plans to convert property into Christian retreat
Work of trusted local nuns is key amid suspicious public
Says, 'This is not a sign of decline' but a 'sign of evolution'
Again urges two-state solution 'for a just and lasting peace'
Says saints proclaimed Christ; listening wasn't endpoint
Lost $180M/yr but 'core mission' to immigrants continues
New owner plans to convert property into Christian retreat
Work of trusted local nuns is key amid suspicious public
Says, 'This is not a sign of decline' but a 'sign of evolution'
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Pope Leo’s Letter to Cardinal Roche
On June 29, 2026, Pope Leo XIV addressed a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTThe Cruelest Stunt
A sociologist named Jason Arday died August 14, 2026, in his London home. It appears that the cause of his…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTFollow the Liturgical Rules!
It is a principle of Catholic liturgical theology that Mass is always offered in communion with the Pope and the…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
Topics
Capital Punishment & the Death Penalty
Is There a Biblical Basis for Capital Punishment?... Sister Prejean's Lack of Credibility… Vengeance Is NOT Mine, Says "the Lord"… more
VIEW DOSSIER
Literature & Literary Criticism
Is Modern Man Too Healthy for Literature?... Flannery O'Connor & the Representation of Mystery... Reading as Sacrament... more
VIEW DOSSIER
Ecumenism & Ecumania
A Trialogue With C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther & Thomas Aquinas… The Catch-22 of Ecumenical Relations With Evangelicals… 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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