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Blood relationship is overrated, and natural relations are less important than ones that mirror supernatural relations.

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A Rogue Receives a Red Hat

Radcliffe is a walking cliché who parrots all the standard liberal dogmas like women’s ordination, gays in the priesthood, and Communion for remarried Catholics.

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Symposium on Catholics & American Political Life

The time is ripe to reconsider the trajectory of our nation, and how Catholics fit into it. To that end, we asked thinkers of different…

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Pope: Religious sister to head Vatican Governorate

Petrini will begin in March after cardinal's retirement

Spain: Priest to face charges for denying Communion?

To gay small-town mayor; equality minister weighs in

Pope Francis dissolves Peru-based SCV lay movement

Says abuse indicates 'nonexistence of founding charism'

Trump 2.0: Catholics hold key roles in his Cabinet

USCCB set to be foe on voter-mandated immigration fix

Cupich decries possible mass deportations in Chicago

Claims all have benefitted from 'legacy of immigration'

3,000 gather for archdiocese's 11th annual OneLife L.A.

Event moved to downtown cathedral due to unhealthy air

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Pope: Religious sister to head Vatican Governorate

Petrini will begin in March after cardinal's retirement

Spain: Priest to face charges for denying Communion?

To gay small-town mayor; equality minister weighs in

Pope Francis dissolves Peru-based SCV lay movement

Says abuse indicates 'nonexistence of founding charism'

Trump 2.0: Catholics hold key roles in his Cabinet

USCCB set to be foe on voter-mandated immigration fix

Cupich decries possible mass deportations in Chicago

Claims all have benefitted from 'legacy of immigration'

3,000 gather for archdiocese's 11th annual OneLife L.A.

Event moved to downtown cathedral due to unhealthy air

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'Winter Light' and Heat in Sweden

By John M. Grondelski
January 20th 2025 12:18 PM

Here I begin experimenting with something new. I have long thought that film -- especially classic films -- often raises important religious and/or moral questions…

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A Term of Endearment for the Holy Spirit

By James Thunder
January 17th 2025 1:03 PM

When my youngest child, Frances Clare, was in a primary grade, she was doing homework in a religion workbook. Her big sister, Kateri Grace, was…

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Water & Fire in His Hand

By John M. Grondelski
January 16th 2025 1:14 PM

In a recent Gospel, John the Baptist tells the crowds in the Judean desert: “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I…

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Front & Center

“Good News, Son, You’re Adopted!”

Blood relationship is overrated, and natural relations are less important than ones that mirror supernatural relations.

READ ARTICLE
A Rogue Receives a Red Hat

Radcliffe is a walking cliché who parrots all the standard liberal dogmas like women’s ordination, gays in the priesthood, and Communion for remarried Catholics.

READ ARTICLE
Symposium on Catholics & American Political Life

The time is ripe to reconsider the trajectory of our nation, and how Catholics fit into it. To that end, we asked thinkers of different…

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In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope: Religious sister to head Vatican Governorate

Petrini will begin in March after cardinal's retirement

Spain: Priest to face charges for denying Communion?

To gay small-town mayor; equality minister weighs in

Pope Francis dissolves Peru-based SCV lay movement

Says abuse indicates 'nonexistence of founding charism'

Trump 2.0: Catholics hold key roles in his Cabinet

USCCB set to be foe on voter-mandated immigration fix

Cupich decries possible mass deportations in Chicago

Claims all have benefitted from 'legacy of immigration'

3,000 gather for archdiocese's 11th annual OneLife L.A.

Event moved to downtown cathedral due to unhealthy air

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope: Religious sister to head Vatican Governorate

Petrini will begin in March after cardinal's retirement

Spain: Priest to face charges for denying Communion?

To gay small-town mayor; equality minister weighs in

Pope Francis dissolves Peru-based SCV lay movement

Says abuse indicates 'nonexistence of founding charism'

Trump 2.0: Catholics hold key roles in his Cabinet

USCCB set to be foe on voter-mandated immigration fix

Cupich decries possible mass deportations in Chicago

Claims all have benefitted from 'legacy of immigration'

3,000 gather for archdiocese's 11th annual OneLife L.A.

Event moved to downtown cathedral due to unhealthy air

VIEW ARCHIVE

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The New Oxford Blog

'Winter Light' and Heat in Sweden

January 20th 2025 12:18 PM

Here I begin experimenting with something new. I have long thought that film -- especially classic films -- often raises…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

A Term of Endearment for the Holy Spirit

January 17th 2025 1:03 PM

When my youngest child, Frances Clare, was in a primary grade, she was doing homework in a religion workbook. Her…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Water & Fire in His Hand

January 16th 2025 1:14 PM

In a recent Gospel, John the Baptist tells the crowds in the Judean desert: “I am baptizing you with water,…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Economics & Catholic Social Teaching

Cooperation & Supernatural Brotherliness… What Does It Mean to “Serve Mammon”?... Why Consumerism Still Consumes Us… more

VIEW DOSSIER
Neoconservatism

Delusions of Grandeur... A Pox On Both Your Houses... What Is a Neoconservative & Does It Matter?... and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Short Stories

Screwtape 2020... A Trialogue with C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther, & Thomas Aquinas... Miracles Do Not Speak Halfway... Socrates on Pot... 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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