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Perceiving Brownson's charms may be an acquired taste, but his frequent conversions were less evidence of infidelity than of a restless heart questing for ultimate…
Masculinity is good in itself, although as liable to corruption as femininity, and chivalry is the true fulfillment and perfection — not “correction” — of…
The overwhelming majority of priests remain in ministry, and many report a profound sense of purpose in their vocation.
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Ahead of pope’s Sept. visit to France, and also beyond
For talks with FM Lavrov on war, issues of mutual interest
Holy See assures him of support in peacemaking efforts
Oct. 11; includes blessing for the afflicted, their caretakers
Although individuals are free to come & pray privately
Leaders examine issue, as now 1 in 31 children exhibit it
Ahead of pope’s Sept. visit to France, and also beyond
For talks with FM Lavrov on war, issues of mutual interest
Holy See assures him of support in peacemaking efforts
Oct. 11; includes blessing for the afflicted, their caretakers
Although individuals are free to come & pray privately
Leaders examine issue, as now 1 in 31 children exhibit it
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Capital Punishment & the Death Penalty
Is There a Biblical Basis for Capital Punishment?... Sister Prejean's Lack of Credibility… Vengeance Is NOT Mine, Says "the Lord"… more
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Literature & Literary Criticism
Is Modern Man Too Healthy for Literature?... Flannery O'Connor & the Representation of Mystery... Reading as Sacrament... more
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Ecumenism & Ecumania
A Trialogue With C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther & Thomas Aquinas… The Catch-22 of Ecumenical Relations With Evangelicals… and more
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Table for Two
By Richard DellOrfanoDella was in her eighties, couldn’t drive, and rode the city bus every week to a writing group she had facilitated for ten years. Now…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTPope Leo’s Letter to Cardinal Roche
By Sabino PaciollaOn June 29, 2026, Pope Leo XIV addressed a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of…
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By Jason MorganA sociologist named Jason Arday died August 14, 2026, in his London home. It appears that the cause of his death was suicide. But to…
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Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV, His Predecessors & the Death Penalty... Farewell, Francis. Hello, Leo XIV... Leo XIV: A Rough Sketch... more
C.S. Lewis
"Mere Christianity" as Merely Protestant... C. S. Lewis: His True Stature in Dispute... The Best Book Written About C.S. Lewis... more
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
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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Perceiving Brownson's charms may be an acquired taste, but his frequent conversions were less evidence of infidelity than of a restless heart questing for ultimate…
Masculinity is good in itself, although as liable to corruption as femininity, and chivalry is the true fulfillment and perfection — not “correction” — of…
The overwhelming majority of priests remain in ministry, and many report a profound sense of purpose in their vocation.
In The News
Ahead of pope’s Sept. visit to France, and also beyond
For talks with FM Lavrov on war, issues of mutual interest
Holy See assures him of support in peacemaking efforts
Oct. 11; includes blessing for the afflicted, their caretakers
Although individuals are free to come & pray privately
Leaders examine issue, as now 1 in 31 children exhibit it
Ahead of pope’s Sept. visit to France, and also beyond
For talks with FM Lavrov on war, issues of mutual interest
Holy See assures him of support in peacemaking efforts
Oct. 11; includes blessing for the afflicted, their caretakers
Although individuals are free to come & pray privately
Leaders examine issue, as now 1 in 31 children exhibit it
The Narthex
Table for Two
Della was in her eighties, couldn’t drive, and rode the city bus every week to a writing group she had…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTPope Leo’s Letter to Cardinal Roche
On June 29, 2026, Pope Leo XIV addressed a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTThe Cruelest Stunt
A sociologist named Jason Arday died August 14, 2026, in his London home. It appears that the cause of his…
READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POSTTopics
Capital Punishment & the Death Penalty
Is There a Biblical Basis for Capital Punishment?... Sister Prejean's Lack of Credibility… Vengeance Is NOT Mine, Says "the Lord"… more
VIEW DOSSIER
Literature & Literary Criticism
Is Modern Man Too Healthy for Literature?... Flannery O'Connor & the Representation of Mystery... Reading as Sacrament... more
VIEW DOSSIER
Ecumenism & Ecumania
A Trialogue With C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther & Thomas Aquinas… The Catch-22 of Ecumenical Relations With Evangelicals… 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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