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The Curse of Total Sexual Freedom

The valorization of unrestricted freedom in regard to sex — precisely because it is morally corrupt — proves psychologically debilitating as well.

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Jesus Christ, Our God of Surprises

The mathematical probability of one person in the first century fulfilling just eight of the most straightforward Messianic prophecies is one in 100,000,000,000,000,000.

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A Gift of the Spirit, Rarely Given

From the Patristic era to the 18th century, the consensus of Christianity was that speaking in tongues is a spiritual gift and is vanishingly rare…

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Pope says society must accept transgender people

Dignitas Infinita condemns gender ideology not persons

FL health agency fights Biden admin. 'misinformation'

'Scare campaign' targets state’s new 6-week pro-life law

Holy Land prelate mystified by U.S. campus protests

Says in the real world, different views 'must engage'

Trump polls ahead of Biden among Catholic voters

In part due to increasing support from Hispanic voters

Flurry of papal saints marks decline of earthly power

Beatification of Pius X in 1951 began current run

Japan: 1 in 7 houses empty amid demographic decline

Buildings not maintained, exposed to collapse & arson

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Pope says society must accept transgender people

Dignitas Infinita condemns gender ideology not persons

FL health agency fights Biden admin. 'misinformation'

'Scare campaign' targets state’s new 6-week pro-life law

Holy Land prelate mystified by U.S. campus protests

Says in the real world, different views 'must engage'

Trump polls ahead of Biden among Catholic voters

In part due to increasing support from Hispanic voters

Flurry of papal saints marks decline of earthly power

Beatification of Pius X in 1951 began current run

Japan: 1 in 7 houses empty amid demographic decline

Buildings not maintained, exposed to collapse & arson

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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 Dignity: Doubling Down

By James Hanink
May 3rd 2024 4:48 PM

Even Alasdair MacIntyre, among the greatest of living Thomists, thinks that believers might do better to argue from justice rather than to appeal to human…

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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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Front & Center

The Curse of Total Sexual Freedom

The valorization of unrestricted freedom in regard to sex — precisely because it is morally corrupt — proves psychologically debilitating as well.

READ ARTICLE
Jesus Christ, Our God of Surprises

The mathematical probability of one person in the first century fulfilling just eight of the most straightforward Messianic prophecies is one in 100,000,000,000,000,000.

READ ARTICLE
A Gift of the Spirit, Rarely Given

From the Patristic era to the 18th century, the consensus of Christianity was that speaking in tongues is a spiritual gift and is vanishingly rare…

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope says society must accept transgender people

Dignitas Infinita condemns gender ideology not persons

FL health agency fights Biden admin. 'misinformation'

'Scare campaign' targets state’s new 6-week pro-life law

Holy Land prelate mystified by U.S. campus protests

Says in the real world, different views 'must engage'

Trump polls ahead of Biden among Catholic voters

In part due to increasing support from Hispanic voters

Flurry of papal saints marks decline of earthly power

Beatification of Pius X in 1951 began current run

Japan: 1 in 7 houses empty amid demographic decline

Buildings not maintained, exposed to collapse & arson

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope says society must accept transgender people

Dignitas Infinita condemns gender ideology not persons

FL health agency fights Biden admin. 'misinformation'

'Scare campaign' targets state’s new 6-week pro-life law

Holy Land prelate mystified by U.S. campus protests

Says in the real world, different views 'must engage'

Trump polls ahead of Biden among Catholic voters

In part due to increasing support from Hispanic voters

Flurry of papal saints marks decline of earthly power

Beatification of Pius X in 1951 began current run

Japan: 1 in 7 houses empty amid demographic decline

Buildings not maintained, exposed to collapse & arson

VIEW ARCHIVE

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The New Oxford Blog

On Dignity: Doubling Down

May 3rd 2024 4:48 PM

Even Alasdair MacIntyre, among the greatest of living Thomists, thinks that believers might do better to argue from justice rather…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

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
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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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