Larry Chapp

Ressourcement theologian, Catholic Worker, paleoconservative anarchist, writer, blogger, podcaster. Follow me on my blog at

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

I write for the Pillar and CWR as well. But that isn’t my point. The content of what you write on social media, when translated into articles for those publications, will have little effect beyond those who already agree antecedently with your views.
Have you written for CWR yet? If you have I would love to read the combox responses under your articles. My combox responses show that there is actually a strong Trad readership of CWR. Responses are usually mixed. They liked me better back when I was writing against Synodality, Traditiones, Fiducia Supplicans and Amoris. Not so much now!

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

@CatholicSmark @holysmoke Right back at ya.
I am not insecure. I just enjoy engaging you. You are cheeky, which I like.

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

@CatholicSmark @holysmoke I don’t offer my personal burnout as a “solution” to anything. I don’t think you understood the article well at all.
Have a nice day

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

Well, I am glad you are privy to the real effects of my article. You must have secret access to my email inbox and the hundreds of messages I have received from folks who found it clarifying and edifying. Were they already convinced, as you say? Convinced of what I wonder? You don’t specify.

And by the way, do you seriously think that your voluminous output on social media convinces anyone who isn’t already a Trad sympathizer? You think you aren’t writing primarily for those who are already sympatico with your Trad leanings? Ditto for folks like Peter K. He isn’t convincing to anyone outside of Tradville.

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

You think the main point of the essay was that I am trying to persuade people that the answer to our ecclesial headache is to just “look on the bright side”?
That would be incorrect, as my entire focus at the end concerning a kenotic vicariously suffering approach through prayer points out.
Nor do I think you have a handle on who my “audience” is or what my “goals” are.

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

Thanks for sharing this. I would like to point out that I did not give this title to the article. My editors at the Register did, which is their right. But the title does imply that the SSPX is the main focus of the article, which is false. My main focus is on the ecclesial exhaustion so many of the most devoted Catholics are suffering due to all of these fractious issues and debates. And in meditating on that reality I point out that it is good to remember that the Church is not in as bad of a crisis as the SSPX and the Germans claim, each from their own skewed perspective and grounded in their hyperbolic ginning-up of the crisis narrative.
As I make very clear in the article: there are major problems in the Church. I am not engaging in Pollyanna optimism as my critics claim. But there have always been problems in the Church. I then move on to discuss a more spiritually healthful and prayerful response to the current set of problems, all of which have exhausted us.

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

My latest interview
https://t.co/XzoaIcaXTe

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

I attend an Ordinariate parish. My pastor, an Anglican convert, is married with ten kids. His 11th child had trisomy and died in utero in the 8th month of pregnancy. Obviously, my pastor and his wife did not contemplate an abortion. When his son died the parish rallied around the family. A parishioner who makes wooden caskets made a beautiful simple coffin. The funeral Mass was tearful but beautiful. The church was packed. In the weeks following the parish developed a meal train and we all cooked meals for the family.
My point here is that little Damien (that is the name they had chosen for him long before his death) did not leave this earth devoid of impact upon it. His short life and death elicited powerful spiritual benefits. He was loved and his death impacted us all.
Those who choose abortion in such cases are in effect admitting that a human life has no spiritual value beyond its functional capacities. Indeed, that it has no spiritual value at all.

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

@jbarron_slc Thanks John!

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

My latest in The National Catholic Register
https://t.co/E25c8nzrqa

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

@amywelborn2 Thanks Amy!

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

@holysmoke Proof that Schlumpf isn’t really about helping women gain power in the Church. She only wants to empower liberal women.

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

Oh the victim! And this is what you always do. You wrongly and viciously attack people on your anti Francis enemies list, then when you get called out on it you scream “bully!” “Not fair”. Classic bully behavior.
I don’t favor people I like in the way you suggest. I favor and like them because they are civil, intelligent, insightful, and profound.
I disfavor people like you because you are vicious and stupid. A lethal combination.

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

enjoyed my appearance on Zac Crippen's new podcast
https://t.co/g28UjSglKW

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

@kalezelden @BaldwinIVofJer @hf_222222 @SSBullivant Bullivant is fantastic!

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

It was great being on Zac’s podcast again!

[Zac Crippen @ZacCrippen]

The inimitable @LarryChappGS22 joins me on the latest episode to talk about "Magnifica Humanitas": https://t.co/nPTQsWJ8vJ

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

@kalezelden @keto_mandy Prayers on their way brother!

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

@Phlebas_ @PageauJonathan No. Just briefly in a hotel lobby in Steubenville as we were both getting ready to be interviewed by Matt Fradd.

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

@TomGourlay @Religions_MDPI Thank you Tom!!

[Larry Chapp @LarryChappGS22]

@EJdc @JLLiedl Directly because of him