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Kale Zelden and Larry Chapp discuss Iain McGilchrist and the Fr. Rupnik affair
In this interview Kale and I begin with a discussion of the fascinating theories of Iain McGilchrist. We then discuss various ecclesial issues including the Fr. Rupnik affair.
Larry Chapp
Gavin Ashenden discusses the papacy, synodality, and liturgy with Larry Chapp
Larry Chapp
An interview with Fr. Joseph Fessio S.J. on his life and career
Larry Chapp
The new Vatican document on the Bishop of Rome. My latest in The National Catholic Regsiter
My latest in the Register https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/bishop-of-rome-theologically-fruitful-clarification
Larry Chapp
David Augustine discusses the theology of Matthias Scheeben. My latest podcast.
Larry Chapp
The Valor of Christ's Unshielded Sacred Heart: My latest in the "What we need now" substack
Since June is the month of the Sacred Heart I decided to write the following: https://whatweneednow.substack.com/p/the-valor-of-christs-unshielded-sacred
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David Deane on the tyranny of the banal.
Larry Chapp
Mike Aquilina discusses the early Church and the Church Fathers
Mike Aquilina is one of the leading voices in the American Catholic Church for the importance of the early Church Fathers. We discuss the early Church at length in this
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The "culture wars" and the hypocrisy of the Left: My latest in Catholic World Report
The so-called culture wars tend to be viewed as a purely conservative phenomenon. But this is wrong on several fronts. https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/05/31/on-culture-
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Andrew Gniadek of Midnight Carmelite interviews Larry Chapp about technology and razing the bastions
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An interview with Michael Hanby on various issues in the Church
In this interview with the distinguished theologian Michael Hanby various issues are discussed. However the main focus for the first 45 minutes is on the commencement address given by Dr.
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True and False Democracy in the Church: My latest in the National Catholic Register
Democracy can be a very good thing. But it does not apply to everything. And it is also critical to understand what is meant by democracy in the first place.
Larry Chapp
The Communio Interviews: Dr. Tracey Rowland discusses her article on Ratzinger's views on the democratization of the Church
Larry Chapp
The false and slanderous narrative of Massimo Faggioli: My latest in Catholic World Report
Massimo Faggioli has penned a thoroughly awful essay in the venerable old journal Commonweal. It deserves a response and yet I have seen few. https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/05/
Larry Chapp
Lumen Gentium: Rodney Howsare and Larry Chapp continue their series on Vatican II
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Vatican II as a "Hyper Object": Kale Zelden on the "mythos" of the Council
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The theology of Joseph Ratzinger: Dr. Richard DeClue on his new book from Word on Fire
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The Eclipse of Freedom in the Modern Church. My Latest in Catholic World Report
Linked is my latest in CWR. I am struck these days by the loss of our sense of the immense importance of our freedom. https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/04/
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C.S. Lewis' "The Great Divorce": A Conversation with Marcus Daly on our "Die Human" Podcast.
Marcus and I have started a new podcast. We have completely revamped the format and have now added Video.
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The Seminary Interviews: Fr. Jon Kelly and Fr. Colin Jones of St. John Vianney College Seminary
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Dignitas Infinita: My Essay in The National Catholic Register
My latest in the Register. A short, but positive, appraisal of the new document from the DDF: "Infinite Dignity" https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/what-is-humanity-s-
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Pierre Manent and Alain Besancon: A conversation with Daniel Mahoney and Paul Seaton
Larry Chapp
The immorality of obliteration bombing and of our Nuclear deterrent: Michael Baxter and Bill Portier
Larry Chapp
The Communio Interviews. Fr. Uwe Michael Lang: Sacred Liturgy in the thought of Joseph Ratzinger.
Larry Chapp