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Animosity is directed to one who dares to be a father, a patriarch, one who is strong, principled, demanding, yet tender, caring, humorous. In short,…
Kreeft’s new autobiography is like a preface to his bibliography that helps decode how habits of thought, prayer, and questioning shaped everything that followed.
The archbishop of Toulouse worries about a convicted priest’s “social death.” What about the child whose life and faith the priest most assuredly destroyed?
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And declines to answer question about Chicago ICE raids
Majority indicate a First Amend. free-speech violation
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Issues statement week after Cupich flap, citing 'inquiries'
Cite her support for gay marriage, her appointment as head
Pope urges evangelizing elders into active practice of faith
And declines to answer question about Chicago ICE raids
Majority indicate a First Amend. free-speech violation
To revive dialogue, insulate ties from ruinous events
Issues statement week after Cupich flap, citing 'inquiries'
Cite her support for gay marriage, her appointment as head
Pope urges evangelizing elders into active practice of faith
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The Performative and the Prophetic
By James HaninkPhilosophers are intrigued by “performative speech.” In the right circumstances, “I promise” binds the speaker to act as promised. Similarly in the right context “I…
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By John M. GrondelskiSarah Mullally’s New Role King Charles III through UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (or maybe vice versa) has appointed Sarah Mullally to be the next…
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Animosity is directed to one who dares to be a father, a patriarch, one who is strong, principled, demanding, yet tender, caring, humorous. In short,…
Kreeft’s new autobiography is like a preface to his bibliography that helps decode how habits of thought, prayer, and questioning shaped everything that followed.
The archbishop of Toulouse worries about a convicted priest’s “social death.” What about the child whose life and faith the priest most assuredly destroyed?
In The News
And declines to answer question about Chicago ICE raids
Majority indicate a First Amend. free-speech violation
To revive dialogue, insulate ties from ruinous events
Issues statement week after Cupich flap, citing 'inquiries'
Cite her support for gay marriage, her appointment as head
Pope urges evangelizing elders into active practice of faith
And declines to answer question about Chicago ICE raids
Majority indicate a First Amend. free-speech violation
To revive dialogue, insulate ties from ruinous events
Issues statement week after Cupich flap, citing 'inquiries'
Cite her support for gay marriage, her appointment as head
Pope urges evangelizing elders into active practice of faith
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The Performative and the Prophetic
Philosophers are intrigued by “performative speech.” In the right circumstances, “I promise” binds the speaker to act as promised. Similarly…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTThe Iceman Slummeth
Pope Leo XIV recently dabbled in one of his predecessor’s old tricks. At an October 1 event at Castel Gandolfo…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTRandom Ruminations #29
Sarah Mullally’s New Role King Charles III through UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (or maybe vice versa) has appointed Sarah…
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Biblical Scholarship & Controversies
Which Church Is the Real Bible Church?... The Jesus Seminar: Making Uncomplicated Things Complicated... The Ineffectual Jesus of the Jesus Seminar... more
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Latin Mass
At Mass, Actions Speak Louder Than Words... Where Has All the Latin Gone?... The New Mass Just Can't Be Fixed... Whither the Roman Rite?... more
VIEW DOSSIER
Wacky Theologians
Reverend Mother Libertine... A Legacy of Dissent... The Hydra of Heterodoxy... Idiocy Undisturbed... and more
VIEW DOSSIER
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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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