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How to Help Teenagers Say "No" to Drugs & Alcohol

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Motives of Credibility: Fruitfulness

The Church consistently has been a source of truth, goodness, and beauty, advocating for everyone, regardless of their comparative status in any given society.

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Tolkien’s Insights into the Masculine Soul

Masculinity is good in itself, although as liable to corruption as femininity, and chivalry is the true fulfillment and perfection — not “correction” — of…

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Vatican releases stats on France ahead of Pope's visit

E.g., no. of church marriages fell 217K to 41K, 1980 to 2024

In Havana’s darkness, Cubans turn to faith & Church aid

Priest: U.S. oil embargo has led to worst times he’s seen

Special-needs ministry brings families back to Church

Louisiana rosary group expands to Masses, family retreats

Yemen’s Red Sea coast is western front of U.S.-Iran war

And Oman serves as U.S. intermediary with Iran, Houthis

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USCCB creates AI task force led by Calif. bishop Cantu

Scope unclear; questions loom at parishes, schools, orgs

France: Massive crowd expected for papal Mass on Sat.

Will new faith among youth halt long secularization trend?

Vatican releases stats on France ahead of Pope's visit

E.g., no. of church marriages fell 217K to 41K, 1980 to 2024

In Havana’s darkness, Cubans turn to faith & Church aid

Priest: U.S. oil embargo has led to worst times he’s seen

Special-needs ministry brings families back to Church

Louisiana rosary group expands to Masses, family retreats

Yemen’s Red Sea coast is western front of U.S.-Iran war

And Oman serves as U.S. intermediary with Iran, Houthis

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Politics & the Great Chain of Being

By James Hanink
September 21st 2026 11:37 AM

Two weeks ago, I shared a heartfelt lament with my editor: “Woe to me if I do not philosophize.” Feeling my pain, she replied, “Just…

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The 'Simple' Message of La Salette

By John M. Grondelski
September 18th 2026 11:13 AM

Saturday, September 19, is the feast of Our Lady of LaSalette. The Blessed Mother appeared 180 years ago, in 1846, to two children in the…

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Italian Prelates Trade Truth for 'Realpolitik'

By Sabino Paciolla
September 16th 2026 10:38 AM

Faced with the escalating public debate on end-of-life care, the Catholic Church in Italy is undergoing one of the most dramatic theological and political reversals…

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Front & Center

How to Help Teenagers Say "No" to Drugs & Alcohol

The long-term battle will require a shift in cultural values — away from the frantic pur­suit of pleasure toward a deeper, more spiritual sense of…

READ ARTICLE
Motives of Credibility: Fruitfulness

The Church consistently has been a source of truth, goodness, and beauty, advocating for everyone, regardless of their comparative status in any given society.

READ ARTICLE
Tolkien’s Insights into the Masculine Soul

Masculinity is good in itself, although as liable to corruption as femininity, and chivalry is the true fulfillment and perfection — not “correction” — of…

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
USCCB creates AI task force led by Calif. bishop Cantu

Scope unclear; questions loom at parishes, schools, orgs

France: Massive crowd expected for papal Mass on Sat.

Will new faith among youth halt long secularization trend?

Vatican releases stats on France ahead of Pope's visit

E.g., no. of church marriages fell 217K to 41K, 1980 to 2024

In Havana’s darkness, Cubans turn to faith & Church aid

Priest: U.S. oil embargo has led to worst times he’s seen

Special-needs ministry brings families back to Church

Louisiana rosary group expands to Masses, family retreats

Yemen’s Red Sea coast is western front of U.S.-Iran war

And Oman serves as U.S. intermediary with Iran, Houthis

VIEW ARCHIVE
USCCB creates AI task force led by Calif. bishop Cantu

Scope unclear; questions loom at parishes, schools, orgs

France: Massive crowd expected for papal Mass on Sat.

Will new faith among youth halt long secularization trend?

Vatican releases stats on France ahead of Pope's visit

E.g., no. of church marriages fell 217K to 41K, 1980 to 2024

In Havana’s darkness, Cubans turn to faith & Church aid

Priest: U.S. oil embargo has led to worst times he’s seen

Special-needs ministry brings families back to Church

Louisiana rosary group expands to Masses, family retreats

Yemen’s Red Sea coast is western front of U.S.-Iran war

And Oman serves as U.S. intermediary with Iran, Houthis

VIEW ARCHIVE

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The New Oxford Blog

Politics & the Great Chain of Being

September 21st 2026 11:37 AM

Two weeks ago, I shared a heartfelt lament with my editor: “Woe to me if I do not philosophize.” Feeling…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The 'Simple' Message of La Salette

September 18th 2026 11:13 AM

Saturday, September 19, is the feast of Our Lady of LaSalette. The Blessed Mother appeared 180 years ago, in 1846,…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Italian Prelates Trade Truth for 'Realpolitik'

September 16th 2026 10:38 AM

Faced with the escalating public debate on end-of-life care, the Catholic Church in Italy is undergoing one of the most…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Traditionalist & Progressive Totalitarians in the Church... Why Catholic Orthodoxy Is Not 'Catholic Fundamentalism'... and more

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Catholic Education Trends

Fr. Ted’s Big Trade... Catechesis & the Average Catholic... The Secularizing of Catholic Universities... Conformed to the World?... more

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Higher Education

Twilight of the Universities... The Cult of Diversity at Providence College... Ivy League Culture Wars... Is Georgetown Still Catholic?... 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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