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We can challenge genetic determinism by reaffirming both our inherent free will to make choices and our inherent dignity.

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Here we review Gender Ideology and Pastoral Practice: A Handbook for Catholic Clergy, Counselors, and Ministerial Leaders.
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Six auxiliaries left last year; clergy report low morale
Among the biggest, the most vocation-rich is Philadelphia
Covers 3,300 miles from Indy to L.A., beginning in May
Woes blamed on others but are built into grisly deeds
Has two contracts with fed. gov't worth $65M for FY2025
EO directs council to report back on how to lower costs
Six auxiliaries left last year; clergy report low morale
Among the biggest, the most vocation-rich is Philadelphia
Covers 3,300 miles from Indy to L.A., beginning in May
Woes blamed on others but are built into grisly deeds
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God's Dwelling Place among Men
By John M. GrondelskiThe Opening Prayer (Collect) for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) implores, “O God, who teach us that you abide in hearts that…
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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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We can challenge genetic determinism by reaffirming both our inherent free will to make choices and our inherent dignity.

Stirred Up... The Sincerest Form of Flattery... Not the Same Mountain... That “Last Chance” at Grace... Very Necessary Work... and more

Here we review Gender Ideology and Pastoral Practice: A Handbook for Catholic Clergy, Counselors, and Ministerial Leaders.
In The News

Has two contracts with fed. gov't worth $65M for FY2025
EO directs council to report back on how to lower costs
Six auxiliaries left last year; clergy report low morale
Among the biggest, the most vocation-rich is Philadelphia
Covers 3,300 miles from Indy to L.A., beginning in May
Woes blamed on others but are built into grisly deeds
Has two contracts with fed. gov't worth $65M for FY2025
EO directs council to report back on how to lower costs
Six auxiliaries left last year; clergy report low morale
Among the biggest, the most vocation-rich is Philadelphia
Covers 3,300 miles from Indy to L.A., beginning in May
Woes blamed on others but are built into grisly deeds

The Narthex
God's Dwelling Place among Men
The Opening Prayer (Collect) for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) implores, “O God, who teach us that…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTDoes Charity Begin at Home?
Does charity begin at home? The short answer to the question is yes, it surely does. But the answer is…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTFrancis's Immigration Letter
Much of Pope Francis’s February 10 letter to the Catholic bishops in the United States centered on its subject: immigration.…
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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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