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Many phi­losophers now appeal to religious experience as a way of justifying the rationality of belief in God.

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A Difficult Day

In a fit of inspiration, Dr. Pearson had added 15-minute appointments to the end of each day’s schedule. They were reserved for clients who needed…

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Who Really Killed Goliath?

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Rededicate 250, with many longtime Trump supporters

Religious persecution of Catholics in India worsening

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Vatican to publish Pope Leo’s first encyclical May 25

Magnifica Humanitas, on human dignity in the age of AI

Iran-Holy See relations have been strong for decades

Long game explains recent faux pas of diplomat's award

Thousands attend America-themed prayer rally in D.C.

Rededicate 250, with many longtime Trump supporters

Religious persecution of Catholics in India worsening

Country of Particular Concern designation still withheld

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Canada: Catholic univ. establishes Pope Francis Inst.

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On Ascension & Pentecost

By John M. Grondelski
May 19th 2026 12:06 PM

As the Church prepares to close the 2026 Easter Season with Evening Prayer II next Sunday, I'll share some final reflections on this juncture in…

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Wojtyła & Vatican II

By John M. Grondelski
May 18th 2026 12:13 PM

Today is Karol Wojtyła’s/St. John Paul II’s 126th birthday. He was born on Tuesday, May 18, 1920. It is hard to believe that, after a…

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In God’s Time, Not Ours

By John M. Grondelski
May 14th 2026 11:13 AM

I have been a critic of the “pastoral adaptation” of the Catholic Bishops of the United States, whereby Ascension Thursday is transferred to the Seventh…

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Front & Center

Tasting God

Many phi­losophers now appeal to religious experience as a way of justifying the rationality of belief in God.

READ ARTICLE
A Difficult Day

In a fit of inspiration, Dr. Pearson had added 15-minute appointments to the end of each day’s schedule. They were reserved for clients who needed…

READ ARTICLE
Who Really Killed Goliath?

What if I told you there is a competing tradition in the Old Testament about an individual with a much lower profile who slayed Goliath?

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Vatican to publish Pope Leo’s first encyclical May 25

Magnifica Humanitas, on human dignity in the age of AI

Iran-Holy See relations have been strong for decades

Long game explains recent faux pas of diplomat's award

Thousands attend America-themed prayer rally in D.C.

Rededicate 250, with many longtime Trump supporters

Religious persecution of Catholics in India worsening

Country of Particular Concern designation still withheld

Global executions surge to highest figure in 44 years

Tally does not include the thousands carried out in China

Canada: Catholic univ. establishes Pope Francis Inst.

First of its kind; with offerings rooted in his magisterium

VIEW ARCHIVE
Vatican to publish Pope Leo’s first encyclical May 25

Magnifica Humanitas, on human dignity in the age of AI

Iran-Holy See relations have been strong for decades

Long game explains recent faux pas of diplomat's award

Thousands attend America-themed prayer rally in D.C.

Rededicate 250, with many longtime Trump supporters

Religious persecution of Catholics in India worsening

Country of Particular Concern designation still withheld

Global executions surge to highest figure in 44 years

Tally does not include the thousands carried out in China

Canada: Catholic univ. establishes Pope Francis Inst.

First of its kind; with offerings rooted in his magisterium

VIEW ARCHIVE

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On Ascension & Pentecost

May 19th 2026 12:06 PM

As the Church prepares to close the 2026 Easter Season with Evening Prayer II next Sunday, I'll share some final…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Wojtyła & Vatican II

May 18th 2026 12:13 PM

Today is Karol Wojtyła’s/St. John Paul II’s 126th birthday. He was born on Tuesday, May 18, 1920. It is hard…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

In God’s Time, Not Ours

May 14th 2026 11:13 AM

I have been a critic of the “pastoral adaptation” of the Catholic Bishops of the United States, whereby Ascension Thursday…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Just War Theory & the Iraq War

The Blood Crying Out from the Ground... The Woeful Plight of Iraqi Christians... Fuel Conservation: No War Needed... War’s Challenge to the Christian Conscience... 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
Mary, Mother of God

Marian Devotion as a Way of Life... Return to the Message of Fatima... The Virgin Birth: Where Science Meets Scripture... 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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