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If her book were itself a criminal case being tried before a jury, the verdict in her prosecution of the death penalty "system" would be…
Here we review "Rabbles, Riots and Ruins: Twelve Ancient Cities and How They Were Evangelized," by Mike Aquilina.
Where the Streets Have Jihadists’ Names... Obstinate Octogenarians... Grecian Formula for Collapse... Out of Asia?... Meet Performative Man... and more
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Directed to do so, but first seeks meeting with archbishop
Latest example of still 'complicated' workings of 2018 deal
As leftists aim to remove same from hate-speech laws
Priest: Last such village in area needs 'global' protection
Of over 300 pupils & 12 staff violently taken on Nov. 21
In new 'Heart of Sister Lucia' film, released on YouTube
Directed to do so, but first seeks meeting with archbishop
Latest example of still 'complicated' workings of 2018 deal
As leftists aim to remove same from hate-speech laws
Priest: Last such village in area needs 'global' protection
Of over 300 pupils & 12 staff violently taken on Nov. 21
In new 'Heart of Sister Lucia' film, released on YouTube
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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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By Richard DellOrfanoEvery 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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By John M. GrondelskiFresh off last week’s discovery that "People, Look East" might be coded propaganda for a clandestine versus orientem revival, I approached this Sunday’s liturgy with…
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By John M. GrondelskiRecent years have seen a “war on Christmas.” It takes the form of turning Christmas into a holiday in the closet, daring not to speak…
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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
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Fragmented Lives of Incomplete Reckoning... Tyranny of the Perverse Will... From the Grotesque to Love... Flannery O’Connor: And Her Own Received Her Not... and more
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Walker Percy, the Episcopal Church & Kierkegaard’s “Apostle”... Human Alienation & Our Biotech Future... Attempting to Discredit Walker Percy... and more
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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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If her book were itself a criminal case being tried before a jury, the verdict in her prosecution of the death penalty "system" would be…
Here we review "Rabbles, Riots and Ruins: Twelve Ancient Cities and How They Were Evangelized," by Mike Aquilina.
Where the Streets Have Jihadists’ Names... Obstinate Octogenarians... Grecian Formula for Collapse... Out of Asia?... Meet Performative Man... and more
In The News
Directed to do so, but first seeks meeting with archbishop
Latest example of still 'complicated' workings of 2018 deal
As leftists aim to remove same from hate-speech laws
Priest: Last such village in area needs 'global' protection
Of over 300 pupils & 12 staff violently taken on Nov. 21
In new 'Heart of Sister Lucia' film, released on YouTube
Directed to do so, but first seeks meeting with archbishop
Latest example of still 'complicated' workings of 2018 deal
As leftists aim to remove same from hate-speech laws
Priest: Last such village in area needs 'global' protection
Of over 300 pupils & 12 staff violently taken on Nov. 21
In new 'Heart of Sister Lucia' film, released on YouTube
The Narthex
Immaculate Conception
Every December 8th, Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Most reflections highlight Mary’s unique grace and her call…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST'On Jordan’s Bank': Another Problem Hymn?
Fresh off last week’s discovery that "People, Look East" might be coded propaganda for a clandestine versus orientem revival, I…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTNew Ecclesiastical Fronts in the War on Christmas
Recent years have seen a “war on Christmas.” It takes the form of turning Christmas into a holiday in the…
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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