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Fr. Elias Carr joins Larry Chapp to discuss Rene Girard and Raymund Schwager SJ. on a wide range of topics
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Baptism. Salvation, and the Necessity of the Church: My latest in Catholic World Report
My latest in Catholic World Report which was written in response to several questions posed to me by readers: https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2025/03/24/baptism-salvation-and-the-
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Three questions concerning the newly announced third phase of synodality: My latest in The National Catholic Register
My latest in The National Catholic Register: https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/pope-francis-is-serious-about-synodality
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Dr. David Augustine discusses Scheeben, The New Ressourcement, and Modernism with Larry Chapp
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An interview with Fr. Donald Haggerty on his new book from Ignatius Press: "The Hour of Testing: Spiritual Depth and Insight in a Time of Ecclesial Uncertainty"
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Fr. Vincent Strand, S.J joins Larry Chapp to discuss the theological significance of Matthias Scheeben
Larry Chapp
A short but important announcement
Hi everyone. Just a short announcement. Due, once again, to some health issues with my 89 year old mother I have had to travel to my home State of Nebraska
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Hans Urs von Balthasar on "Kenosis" in God: Dr. Daniel Drain and Larry Chapp
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Dr. Rachel Coleman, Larry Chapp and Rodney Howsare discuss the art of teaching
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Marcus Daly and Larry Chapp discuss the cruciform nature of Christian existence on the "Die Human" podcast.
Had a great conversation with my friend Marcus Daly the other day on his podcast "Die Human." Marcus is a casket maker and he makes simple wooden coffins
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My review of Bishop Athanasius Schneider's new book "Flee from Heresy" in Catholic World Report
I wanted to like the latest book by Bishop Athanasius Schneider but it is a deeply flawed text https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2025/02/22/flee-from-heresy-is-flawed-
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Letters from Andrew and my response: the hermeneutics of kenosis.
Dear Larry, When discussing your Hermeneutics of Kenosis, I see beneath an ignored truth often overlooked by us. We talk a lot about what is required for our journey to
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Michael Baxter of the McGrath Institute at Notre Dame joins Larry Chapp to discuss immigration, the Catholic Worker and the ordo amoris
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Dr. David Deane joins Larry Chapp and Rodney Howsare to discuss JD Vance, Catholicism and post-liberalism
A very timely conversation!! Dr. David Deane is always excellent.
Larry Chapp
Patrick Jones, Paul Seaton, and Larry Chapp discuss the concept of "political form" in the thought of Pierre Manent
Dr. Patrick Jones just received his Ph.D. this year from Catholic University and will start this Fall at his new teaching position at Franciscan University in Steubenville. A brilliant
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Fr. Clinton Sensat joins Larry Chapp to discuss the spirituality of the pilgrimage
I apologize for the poor audio and video quality. I had some issues with both camera and microphone. Not so severe as to scuttle the whole thing though. A wonderful
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On the immorality of the obliteration bombing of cities: Dresden 80 years later and its ongoing significance. My latest in the National Catholic Register
Linked below is the Register article. Linked below that is a reposting of a related blog post of mine from a few years back. https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/chapp-
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A New blog feature: Letters from Andrew. Letter Number One where Andrew and Larry Discuss holiness and truth
I am starting a new series on the blog wherein I will publish what I am calling “open letters” from my tech guru Andrew Gniadek to publicly explore some of
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The Hermeneutics of Kenosis, Part Three: On the Humility and Kenosis of God
Parts four and five of this series are also almost done. They will follow soon. In many ways this essay on the hermeneutics of kenosis should have been written first
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Hans Broekman joins Larry Chapp to discuss immigration in the UK, religion, secularization, and evangelization
Hans Broekman lives in the UK and has worked in the field of education and ministry for many decades. He emailed me after my interview with Gavin Ashenden and said
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Dr. Rachel Coleman joins Larry Chapp and Rodney Howsare to discuss her article on Ferdinand Ulrich and Heidegger
A great conversation!
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Andrew Willard Jones joins Larry Chapp to discuss his new book: "The Church Against The State"
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A letter of support for the fundraiser from our friend and contributor, Paul Seaton
I cannot thank my friend Paul Seaton enough for the following short letter he sent to me and which he wants me to publish here. It is his hope that
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My appearance on Matt Fradd's "Pints with Aquinas".
At long last my interview with Matt Fradd on "Pints with Aquinas" has been posted. I had a great time.
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