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A Season of Grace, a Season of Thieves

No seminars or programs can rival the spiritual potential of the month of December in the life of a family — or that of a…

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How the Incarnation Transformed History

Through His Church, His covenant, His liturgy, His sacraments, His Word, and His Spirit, Christ continues to dwell among us.

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Tolkien’s Insights into the Feminine Soul

He had a great love for women and was neither a feminist nor a misogynist. For him, a woman is good as a woman, not…

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Pope reminds politicians of Europe’s Christian roots

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FDA delaying abortion-pill safety review, report claims

Until after midterm elections, at commissioner's request

Poll: French Catholicism rebuilding around 'hard core'

Of urbanites, two-thirds of whom view TLM as normal

EU bishops’ conf. warns on recent high court ruling

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S. Korean bishops warn on fake AI-generated videos

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New Aussie law bans children from social media

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Pope reminds politicians of Europe’s Christian roots

Everyone is beneficiary of past, present Christian culture

FDA delaying abortion-pill safety review, report claims

Until after midterm elections, at commissioner's request

Poll: French Catholicism rebuilding around 'hard core'

Of urbanites, two-thirds of whom view TLM as normal

EU bishops’ conf. warns on recent high court ruling

Which obliges member states to recognize gay marriage

S. Korean bishops warn on fake AI-generated videos

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New Aussie law bans children from social media

Until age 16; verification requires identification info

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Let’s Support 'Christian Ownership Maximalism'

By John M. Grondelski
December 11th 2025 11:57 AM

Timothy Reichert’s “Christian Ownership Maximalism” is an original article (linked below) in the December 2025 issue of First Things. It deserves wide readership, thorough debate,…

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Compulsory Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth

By Sabino Paciolla
December 10th 2025 12:09 PM

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), an independent U.S. scientific body within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that provides official recommendations…

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Immaculate Conception

By Richard DellOrfano
December 9th 2025 2:01 PM

Every December 8th, Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Most reflections highlight Mary’s unique grace and her call to become the Mother of…

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Front & Center

A Season of Grace, a Season of Thieves

No seminars or programs can rival the spiritual potential of the month of December in the life of a family — or that of a…

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How the Incarnation Transformed History

Through His Church, His covenant, His liturgy, His sacraments, His Word, and His Spirit, Christ continues to dwell among us.

READ ARTICLE
Tolkien’s Insights into the Feminine Soul

He had a great love for women and was neither a feminist nor a misogynist. For him, a woman is good as a woman, not…

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In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope reminds politicians of Europe’s Christian roots

Everyone is beneficiary of past, present Christian culture

FDA delaying abortion-pill safety review, report claims

Until after midterm elections, at commissioner's request

Poll: French Catholicism rebuilding around 'hard core'

Of urbanites, two-thirds of whom view TLM as normal

EU bishops’ conf. warns on recent high court ruling

Which obliges member states to recognize gay marriage

S. Korean bishops warn on fake AI-generated videos

Used to spread false information or solicit donations

New Aussie law bans children from social media

Until age 16; verification requires identification info

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Pope reminds politicians of Europe’s Christian roots

Everyone is beneficiary of past, present Christian culture

FDA delaying abortion-pill safety review, report claims

Until after midterm elections, at commissioner's request

Poll: French Catholicism rebuilding around 'hard core'

Of urbanites, two-thirds of whom view TLM as normal

EU bishops’ conf. warns on recent high court ruling

Which obliges member states to recognize gay marriage

S. Korean bishops warn on fake AI-generated videos

Used to spread false information or solicit donations

New Aussie law bans children from social media

Until age 16; verification requires identification info

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

Let’s Support 'Christian Ownership Maximalism'

December 11th 2025 11:57 AM

Timothy Reichert’s “Christian Ownership Maximalism” is an original article (linked below) in the December 2025 issue of First Things. It…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Compulsory Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth

December 10th 2025 12:09 PM

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), an independent U.S. scientific body within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Immaculate Conception

December 9th 2025 2:01 PM

Every December 8th, Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Most reflections highlight Mary’s unique grace and her call…

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From the NOR Dossiers
Literature & Literary Criticism

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

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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