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Should Catholics Canonize Ebenezer Scrooge?

Throughout the period of the Irish Famine, grain and livestock raised by the starving peasantry were being shipped to British ports to feed the rest…

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Catholic Citizens & the Temptation of Hypernationalism

Christianity converts hearts, disciplines desires, builds families, teaches sacrifice, and forms consciences, and then public life gradually changes because men have changed.

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The Spiritual Reach of Christian Art

The starting point of art for Louis Janmot, born into a deeply Catholic family, was his unwavering faith. It is the end as well. It…

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Tells bishops norm derives from the very nature of liturgy

Oceania: Christian Brothers’ province to cease to exist

'Shameful, painful' history of abuse led to asset depletion

Group asks Pope to clarify Church's stance on Israel

In open letter, noting prudence in reticence to fan flames

Franciscan sisters sell Wisconsin property to Ojibwe

As 'reparation,' for 1.2% of its market value of $2.6M

Schedule, agenda released for consistory of cardinals

With confidentiality request, to aid in 'fraternal exchange'

Supreme Court: Inmate cannot sue prison guards

For allegedly violating his religious rights under their watch

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Vatican rejects German request for lay homilies at Mass

Tells bishops norm derives from the very nature of liturgy

Oceania: Christian Brothers’ province to cease to exist

'Shameful, painful' history of abuse led to asset depletion

Group asks Pope to clarify Church's stance on Israel

In open letter, noting prudence in reticence to fan flames

Franciscan sisters sell Wisconsin property to Ojibwe

As 'reparation,' for 1.2% of its market value of $2.6M

Schedule, agenda released for consistory of cardinals

With confidentiality request, to aid in 'fraternal exchange'

Supreme Court: Inmate cannot sue prison guards

For allegedly violating his religious rights under their watch

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Time, God and Change 1

By Robert Kurland
June 24th 2026 11:23 AM

"What then is time? If no one asks me, I know what it is. If I wish to explain it to him…

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Building for God & Charity

By James Thunder
June 23rd 2026 11:38 AM

I continue my discussion of Pugin’s Contrasts. The operative word in the full title of Contrasts is noble. Pugin showed his readers illustrations of medieval…

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A Head's Hair Count

By John M. Grondelski
June 22nd 2026 11:41 AM

“Even all the hairs of your head are counted” (Mt 10:30). The above verse about the divine follicle census appeared in Sunday’s Gospel. It shows…

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Front & Center

Should Catholics Canonize Ebenezer Scrooge?

Throughout the period of the Irish Famine, grain and livestock raised by the starving peasantry were being shipped to British ports to feed the rest…

READ ARTICLE
Catholic Citizens & the Temptation of Hypernationalism

Christianity converts hearts, disciplines desires, builds families, teaches sacrifice, and forms consciences, and then public life gradually changes because men have changed.

READ ARTICLE
The Spiritual Reach of Christian Art

The starting point of art for Louis Janmot, born into a deeply Catholic family, was his unwavering faith. It is the end as well. It…

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In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Vatican rejects German request for lay homilies at Mass

Tells bishops norm derives from the very nature of liturgy

Oceania: Christian Brothers’ province to cease to exist

'Shameful, painful' history of abuse led to asset depletion

Group asks Pope to clarify Church's stance on Israel

In open letter, noting prudence in reticence to fan flames

Franciscan sisters sell Wisconsin property to Ojibwe

As 'reparation,' for 1.2% of its market value of $2.6M

Schedule, agenda released for consistory of cardinals

With confidentiality request, to aid in 'fraternal exchange'

Supreme Court: Inmate cannot sue prison guards

For allegedly violating his religious rights under their watch

VIEW ARCHIVE
Vatican rejects German request for lay homilies at Mass

Tells bishops norm derives from the very nature of liturgy

Oceania: Christian Brothers’ province to cease to exist

'Shameful, painful' history of abuse led to asset depletion

Group asks Pope to clarify Church's stance on Israel

In open letter, noting prudence in reticence to fan flames

Franciscan sisters sell Wisconsin property to Ojibwe

As 'reparation,' for 1.2% of its market value of $2.6M

Schedule, agenda released for consistory of cardinals

With confidentiality request, to aid in 'fraternal exchange'

Supreme Court: Inmate cannot sue prison guards

For allegedly violating his religious rights under their watch

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Time, God and Change 1

June 24th 2026 11:23 AM

"What then is time? If no one asks me, I know what it is. If I wish…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Building for God & Charity

June 23rd 2026 11:38 AM

I continue my discussion of Pugin’s Contrasts. The operative word in the full title of Contrasts is noble. Pugin showed…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

A Head's Hair Count

June 22nd 2026 11:41 AM

“Even all the hairs of your head are counted” (Mt 10:30). The above verse about the divine follicle census appeared…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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From the NOR Dossiers
America: History, Culture & Politics

Losing Our Religion… American Libidocracy… Twilight of the Idols… The Most Segregated Hour… This Land is Not Our Land… and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Biotechnology & Posthumanism

On Man’s Many Attempts to “Kill Death”… Breaking the Species Barrier… Human Alienation & Our Biotech Future… and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Neoconservatism

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