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Tyranny of the Perverse Will

Evil offers a glamour or appeal that tempts a person to exercise his will and ignore all the laws, inhibitions, and consequences that warn of…

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A “Cleansing of the Altar” Is Long Overdue

A good start to restoring a climate of reverence would be liturgical instruction that prohibits non-liturgical related activity during the Holy Mass.

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Briefly Reviewed: March 2024

In the Bible, our Maker says, “Be still and know that I am God.” God reveals Himself as a still, small voice, but He cannot…

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K of Cs call for Rupnik art removal at JPII shrine in D.C.

Replace with art 'suitable to celebration of sacraments'

Missionary priest is named archbishop of Florence

Gambelli served archdiocese in Chad from 2011-2023

Scotland pauses trans/puberty-blocker drugs for kids

Weeks after English gov't questions efficacy, also bans

Francis reinstates papal title 'Patriarch of the West'

No explanation given; some guess 'ecumenical' reason

Mich. priest resigns amid parochial school dispute

Had announced vetting policy after gay author's visit

WA: Religious bigotry exposed at elementary school

Interfaith prayer club not allowed but 'Pride' Club is

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K of Cs call for Rupnik art removal at JPII shrine in D.C.

Replace with art 'suitable to celebration of sacraments'

Missionary priest is named archbishop of Florence

Gambelli served archdiocese in Chad from 2011-2023

Scotland pauses trans/puberty-blocker drugs for kids

Weeks after English gov't questions efficacy, also bans

Francis reinstates papal title 'Patriarch of the West'

No explanation given; some guess 'ecumenical' reason

Mich. priest resigns amid parochial school dispute

Had announced vetting policy after gay author's visit

WA: Religious bigotry exposed at elementary school

Interfaith prayer club not allowed but 'Pride' Club is

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Humanae Vitae

Conveying the Message of Humanae Vitae to the People of Today... The Triumph & Tragedy of the Most Misunderstood Document in Modern Church History... Why Humanae Vitae Got It Right... The Spirit of Humanae Vitae... more

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Interviews & Dialogues

The Odyssey of an American Priest in Guatemala... An Interview With a Carmelite... Pope John XXIII through the Testimony of Silvio Cardinal Oddi... On the Canonization of Pope Paul VI... and more

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Liturgy, Liturgical Rites & Devotions

Liturgy that Speaks to the Soul... Altar Boys: The Problem or the Solution?... Turning Catholics Into a Stiff-Kneed People... and more

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Natural Law & the Public Forum

By James Hanink
April 19th 2024 11:07 AM

In Catholic circles the concept of natural law is fairly familiar. I say “fairly” because I’m not sure that many Catholics could give an account…

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Ars Loquitur, Ars Ambulandi

By John M. Grondelski
April 18th 2024 2:48 PM

Etiquette as an expectation and as part of upbringing was once taken for granted. For a German, to say somebody lacks Kinderstube is an insult: it…

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A 'Come to Jesus' Message

By John M. Grondelski
April 15th 2024 11:48 AM

The past few years have seen a preoccupation in various ecclesiastical quarters about the Church’s “welcome.” It’s a strange preoccupation for an institution that has…

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Pope St. Paul VI

On the Canonization of Pope Paul VI... Pope Paul VI’s Prophetic Warning... A Belated Apology to Pope Paul VI... and more

Shakespeare

The Catholic Dramatist in a Protestant Land... An Academic Undoes the Renaissance... Shelter From the Storm... more

St. Thomas Aquinas & Thomism

Can Neo-Scholasticism Make a Comeback?... Can Thomism Save Science?... Dumb Ox?... Can We Revitalize Catholic Higher Education?... 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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Front & Center

Tyranny of the Perverse Will

Evil offers a glamour or appeal that tempts a person to exercise his will and ignore all the laws, inhibitions, and consequences that warn of…

READ ARTICLE
A “Cleansing of the Altar” Is Long Overdue

A good start to restoring a climate of reverence would be liturgical instruction that prohibits non-liturgical related activity during the Holy Mass.

READ ARTICLE
Briefly Reviewed: March 2024

In the Bible, our Maker says, “Be still and know that I am God.” God reveals Himself as a still, small voice, but He cannot…

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
K of Cs call for Rupnik art removal at JPII shrine in D.C.

Replace with art 'suitable to celebration of sacraments'

Missionary priest is named archbishop of Florence

Gambelli served archdiocese in Chad from 2011-2023

Scotland pauses trans/puberty-blocker drugs for kids

Weeks after English gov't questions efficacy, also bans

Francis reinstates papal title 'Patriarch of the West'

No explanation given; some guess 'ecumenical' reason

Mich. priest resigns amid parochial school dispute

Had announced vetting policy after gay author's visit

WA: Religious bigotry exposed at elementary school

Interfaith prayer club not allowed but 'Pride' Club is

VIEW ARCHIVE
K of Cs call for Rupnik art removal at JPII shrine in D.C.

Replace with art 'suitable to celebration of sacraments'

Missionary priest is named archbishop of Florence

Gambelli served archdiocese in Chad from 2011-2023

Scotland pauses trans/puberty-blocker drugs for kids

Weeks after English gov't questions efficacy, also bans

Francis reinstates papal title 'Patriarch of the West'

No explanation given; some guess 'ecumenical' reason

Mich. priest resigns amid parochial school dispute

Had announced vetting policy after gay author's visit

WA: Religious bigotry exposed at elementary school

Interfaith prayer club not allowed but 'Pride' Club is

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Natural Law & the Public Forum

April 19th 2024 11:07 AM

In Catholic circles the concept of natural law is fairly familiar. I say “fairly” because I’m not sure that many…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Ars Loquitur, Ars Ambulandi

April 18th 2024 2:48 PM

Etiquette as an expectation and as part of upbringing was once taken for granted. For a German, to say somebody…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

A 'Come to Jesus' Message

April 15th 2024 11:48 AM

The past few years have seen a preoccupation in various ecclesiastical quarters about the Church’s “welcome.” It’s a strange preoccupation…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Topics

From the NOR Dossiers
Humanae Vitae

Conveying the Message of Humanae Vitae to the People of Today... The Triumph & Tragedy of the Most Misunderstood Document in Modern Church History... Why Humanae Vitae Got It Right... The Spirit of Humanae Vitae... more

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Interviews & Dialogues

The Odyssey of an American Priest in Guatemala... An Interview With a Carmelite... Pope John XXIII through the Testimony of Silvio Cardinal Oddi... On the Canonization of Pope Paul VI... and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Liturgy, Liturgical Rites & Devotions

Liturgy that Speaks to the Soul... Altar Boys: The Problem or the Solution?... Turning Catholics Into a Stiff-Kneed People... 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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