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The (Supposedly) Secret History of Esoteric Writing

Strauss and his heirs have in effect proposed an entirely new interpretation of Western intellectual history, with profound implications for Church and society.

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Waiting for Water

The theological virtues are permanently ours, though they may become buried deep in our souls, beneath the grime of the world and the many layers…

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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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Kansas lawmakers enact pro-life bills over gov veto

Four bills aim to encourage women to choose life

Franciscan minister general visits friars of Holy Land

Says brothers are 'determined to stay' despite danger

VA bishops urge gov to veto contraception mandate bills

Which have no religious exemptions & other protections

Chinese Christian gets 5 years in prison for selling Bibles

'Illegal' house church not part of gov't 'Three-Self Church'

Cdl. Goh says most cardinals 'do not know each other'

Singapore prelate suggests bishops-only part of Synod

Taiwan warns its citizens against visiting China

As expanded state secrets law takes effect today

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Kansas lawmakers enact pro-life bills over gov veto

Four bills aim to encourage women to choose life

Franciscan minister general visits friars of Holy Land

Says brothers are 'determined to stay' despite danger

VA bishops urge gov to veto contraception mandate bills

Which have no religious exemptions & other protections

Chinese Christian gets 5 years in prison for selling Bibles

'Illegal' house church not part of gov't 'Three-Self Church'

Cdl. Goh says most cardinals 'do not know each other'

Singapore prelate suggests bishops-only part of Synod

Taiwan warns its citizens against visiting China

As expanded state secrets law takes effect today

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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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On Ecclesiastical Growth

By John M. Grondelski
May 1st 2024 12:05 PM

A subtle aspect of last Sunday’s First Reading has to do with ecclesiastical growth. The main thrust of the reading was the suspicion with which…

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The Difference between Moral Obligation & Self-Will

By John M. Grondelski
April 30th 2024 12:06 PM

Over 65 years ago Karol Wojtyła wrote on “The Significance of Obligation.” In that text, Wojtyła probed the universal human experience of obligation -- “I…

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Large-scale Child Abuse

By James Thunder
April 29th 2024 12:08 PM

On April 16, the Wall Street Journal reported that five large book publishers have joined the case filed by a sixth large publisher to prevent…

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

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

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Front & Center

The (Supposedly) Secret History of Esoteric Writing

Strauss and his heirs have in effect proposed an entirely new interpretation of Western intellectual history, with profound implications for Church and society.

READ ARTICLE
Waiting for Water

The theological virtues are permanently ours, though they may become buried deep in our souls, beneath the grime of the world and the many layers…

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

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Kansas lawmakers enact pro-life bills over gov veto

Four bills aim to encourage women to choose life

Franciscan minister general visits friars of Holy Land

Says brothers are 'determined to stay' despite danger

VA bishops urge gov to veto contraception mandate bills

Which have no religious exemptions & other protections

Chinese Christian gets 5 years in prison for selling Bibles

'Illegal' house church not part of gov't 'Three-Self Church'

Cdl. Goh says most cardinals 'do not know each other'

Singapore prelate suggests bishops-only part of Synod

Taiwan warns its citizens against visiting China

As expanded state secrets law takes effect today

VIEW ARCHIVE
Kansas lawmakers enact pro-life bills over gov veto

Four bills aim to encourage women to choose life

Franciscan minister general visits friars of Holy Land

Says brothers are 'determined to stay' despite danger

VA bishops urge gov to veto contraception mandate bills

Which have no religious exemptions & other protections

Chinese Christian gets 5 years in prison for selling Bibles

'Illegal' house church not part of gov't 'Three-Self Church'

Cdl. Goh says most cardinals 'do not know each other'

Singapore prelate suggests bishops-only part of Synod

Taiwan warns its citizens against visiting China

As expanded state secrets law takes effect today

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

On Ecclesiastical Growth

May 1st 2024 12:05 PM

A subtle aspect of last Sunday’s First Reading has to do with ecclesiastical growth. The main thrust of the reading…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Difference between Moral Obligation & Self-Will

April 30th 2024 12:06 PM

Over 65 years ago Karol Wojtyła wrote on “The Significance of Obligation.” In that text, Wojtyła probed the universal human…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Large-scale Child Abuse

April 29th 2024 12:08 PM

On April 16, the Wall Street Journal reported that five large book publishers have joined the case filed by a…

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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