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Podcasts 178 Video Interviews 116 Crisis in the Church 107 Communio Theology 77 Defense of Vatican II 46 Synodality 34 Miscellaneous 31 Catholic Worker 25 Best of Larry Chapp 13 Conclave 11 Liturgy 10 Apologetics 5 Letters From Andrew 4 In Memoriam 4 Fundraiser 4 The Communio Interviews 3 March 2026 Meeting in Scranton 1
Dr. Jonathan Ciraulo of Catholic University discusses "The New Ressourcement" with Larry Chapp
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Dr. Jonathan Ciraulo of Catholic University discusses "The New Ressourcement" with Larry Chapp

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The post-conciliar hermeneutics of rupture lives on in many synodal enthusiasts: My latest in Catholic World Report
Defense of Vatican II

The post-conciliar hermeneutics of rupture lives on in many synodal enthusiasts: My latest in Catholic World Report

My latest in Catholic World Report is a reflection on how the post-conciliar hermeneutics of rupture never really went away. And that it is alive and well with many

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Three articles of mine in Catholic World Report over the past two years on the topic of Cardinal McElroy.
Crisis in the Church

Three articles of mine in Catholic World Report over the past two years on the topic of Cardinal McElroy.

With the announcement of the appointment of Cardinal McElroy to Washington DC many have emailed me asking for my opinion on the mattter. Therefore, I decided to go ahead and

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Dr. David Deane debunks myths about Constantine and the Nicene Creed with Larry Chapp and Rodney Howsare
Podcasts

Dr. David Deane debunks myths about Constantine and the Nicene Creed with Larry Chapp and Rodney Howsare

My apologies for the changed manner of how participants appear on the screen. I got a new version of zoom and still need to work out the particulars... But this

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Announcing our 2025 fundraiser!
Miscellaneous

Announcing our 2025 fundraiser!

‍ 2025 Fundraiser Big things are happening at the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker Farm and with the Gaudiumetspes22 blog!  There are several new ventures in the works for the new year

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Matthew Minerd joins Larry Chapp to discuss enchantment, Christmas and many other topics
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Matthew Minerd joins Larry Chapp to discuss enchantment, Christmas and many other topics

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Caitlin Smith Gilson joins Larry Chapp and Rodney Howsare: The Twilight of the Universities
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Caitlin Smith Gilson joins Larry Chapp and Rodney Howsare: The Twilight of the Universities

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Dr. Thomas Harmon discusses his new book on St. Augustine with Larry Chapp
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Dr. Thomas Harmon discusses his new book on St. Augustine with Larry Chapp

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The Idolatry and Enchantments of Mammon: My latest in the "What We Need Now" substack
Catholic Worker

The Idolatry and Enchantments of Mammon: My latest in the "What We Need Now" substack

My latest in the "What We Need Now" Substack run by Jayd Henricks: ‍ https://whatweneednow.substack.com/p/mammon-and-the-church-we-need ‍

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Kneeling for communion and the hypocrisy of synodality: My latest in Catholic World Report
Liturgy

Kneeling for communion and the hypocrisy of synodality: My latest in Catholic World Report

My latest in Catholic World Report: ‍ https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/12/16/kneeling-and-the-selective-listening-of-synodality/ ‍

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Fr. Elias Carr discusses his new book from Word on Fire on Rene Girard ("I Came to Cast Fire: An Introduction to Rene Girard")
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Fr. Elias Carr discusses his new book from Word on Fire on Rene Girard ("I Came to Cast Fire: An Introduction to Rene Girard")

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The Communio Interviews: D.C. Schindler joins Larry Chapp and Rodney Howsare to discuss the metaphysics and theology of gift in the thought of Karol Wojtyla
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The Communio Interviews: D.C. Schindler joins Larry Chapp and Rodney Howsare to discuss the metaphysics and theology of gift in the thought of Karol Wojtyla

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The Immaculate Conception of Mary. A theological meditation. My latest in The National Catholic Register
Communio Theology

The Immaculate Conception of Mary. A theological meditation. My latest in The National Catholic Register

My latest in the Register: https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/mary-s-perfect-yes-why-the-immaculate-conception-was-fitting-for-salvation ‍ ‍ ‍

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Reformed Pastor Paul VanderKlay joins Larry Chapp to discuss faith, culture and politics
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Reformed Pastor Paul VanderKlay joins Larry Chapp to discuss faith, culture and politics

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Lumen Gentium 60 years later: Collegiality and Synodality. My latest in The National Catholic Register
Synodality

Lumen Gentium 60 years later: Collegiality and Synodality. My latest in The National Catholic Register

My latest in The National Catholic Register ‍ https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/lumen-gentium-and-episcopal-authority ‍

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Marcus Daly of Marian Caskets discusses his ministry and other ministries at St. Thomas More Ordinariate Parish in Scranton
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Marcus Daly of Marian Caskets discusses his ministry and other ministries at St. Thomas More Ordinariate Parish in Scranton

‍ You can access the Marian Caskets webpage at the following web link: https://www.mariancaskets.com ‍ And you can access more information on the Providence Pregnancy Center at this link:

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The Hermeneutics of Kenosis: Part One
Communio Theology

The Hermeneutics of Kenosis: Part One

‍ In what follows I will be republishing my blog posts of a few years back on the hermeneutics of kenosis. They will be republished just as they were without too

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Dr. Eduardo Echeverria discusses his new book on the scandal of particularity with Larry Chapp
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Dr. Eduardo Echeverria discusses his new book on the scandal of particularity with Larry Chapp

Linked is my latest interview. Many have asked me, in light of my interview with Fr. Lusvardi, if I have changed my views on Balthasar and his proposal that we

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The Hermeneutics of Kenosis: Part Two
Communio Theology

The Hermeneutics of Kenosis: Part Two

‍ Expect to see Part three soon. Here is part two: ‍ The Hermeneutics of Kenosis: Part Two ‍ “Important to remember is that the term ‘church teaching’ is analogical rather than univocal.

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Our nihilistic culture and the pointless gratuity of God's love: My latest in The Catholic World Report
Crisis in the Church

Our nihilistic culture and the pointless gratuity of God's love: My latest in The Catholic World Report

My latest in Catholic World Report. ‍ https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/11/19/on-our-need-for-sanctity-weirdness-and-wild-gratuity/ ‍

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Rod Dreher joins Larry Chapp and Kale Zelden to discuss his new book: Living in Wonder
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Rod Dreher joins Larry Chapp and Kale Zelden to discuss his new book: Living in Wonder

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The Communio Interviews: Dr. Nina Sophie Heereman discusses her article on ecclesial co-atonement with Larry Chapp
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The Communio Interviews: Dr. Nina Sophie Heereman discusses her article on ecclesial co-atonement with Larry Chapp

‍ ‍ In this video we also discuss the analysis of Balthasar of the French mystic Marie of the Trinity. Here are two links in French to that analysis and a webpage

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Fr. Tony Lusvardi SJ. discusses his book on the necessity of baptism for salvation with Larry Chapp
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Fr. Tony Lusvardi SJ. discusses his book on the necessity of baptism for salvation with Larry Chapp

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David Deane, Rodney Howsare and Larry Chapp discuss the development of doctrine as well as modern politics
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David Deane, Rodney Howsare and Larry Chapp discuss the development of doctrine as well as modern politics

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