Gaudium et Spes 22
"The truth is that only in the mystery of the incarnate Word does the mystery of man take on light."
Listening, "lived experience", and synodality: My latest in Catholic World Report
This will be my last essay on "synodality" for a very long time. My focus on this topic of late has been precipitated by a series of events
Suan Sonna joins Larry Chapp to discuss his upcoming article on capital punishment in Catholic doctrine
Dr. Christopher Kaczor Joins Larry Chapp to discuss his new book from Ignatius Press: Vital Conflicts: Debating Abortion, Gender Treatments, and Claims of Conscience
This was an amazing conversation and Dr. Kaczor's book is well worth the price. It is excellent. I recommend it highly.
Announcing the first Catholic Worker Athenaeum event. December 5th: A discussion on The Mystery of Death by Adrienne von Speyr
Hi Everyone! I am so happy to be able to announce our first Catholic Worker Athenaeum event. As the title indicates we will be focusing on The Mystery of Death
Msgr. Michael Heintz joins Larry Chapp to discuss his recent article on the reform of homiletics in The New Ressourcement journal
Dr. Christopher Baglow and Larry Chapp Discuss Faith, Science and Catechesis
Announcing the launch of The Catholic Worker Athenaeum in Scranton: A new part of the Gaudiumetspes 22 blog
As most of my followers know, Carrie and I sold our Catholic Worker farm last Fall and moved into a large former rectory in Scranton, Pennsylvania. There were three main
Marriage, Amoris, and the Crisis of Faith: My Latest in Catholic World Report
The hot button issues like communion for the divorced and civilly remarried are important and should be addressed. However, the focus on these issues threatens to blunt our awareness of
Dr. Charlie Camosy and Larry Chapp discuss Artificial Intelligence and the critical role of the Church in its uses
Amoris Laetitia and Synodality: My latest in The National Catholic Register
Awaiting Pope Leo’s Clarity on ‘Amoris Laetitia’COMMENTARY: The ambiguities generated by ‘Amoris Laetitia’ have placed priests in the trenches in an almost impossible situation — and have further confused
My interview on National Catholic Register Radio discussing the meeting in Rome on Amoris Laetitia