50 years after the publication of Humanae Vitae (On the Regulation of Birth) , Archbishop Julian explores the opportunity to rediscover the essential truth about love and relationships which Pope Paul VI proclaims. Archbishop Julian also explains the turbulent context of 1968, the problems that have arisen from ignoring Humanae Vitae, and his optimism about the future. Download this episode (right click and save) Grace & Truth is a weekly podcast with Archbishop Julian Porteous, continuing f...
Apr 30, 2018
Archbishop Julian provides thoughts on renewed calls for euthanasia legislation in the Tasmanian parliament, and offers a positive Christian alternative which promotes a “good death” for those at the end of their life. Download this episode (right click and save) Grace & Truth is a weekly podcast with Archbishop Julian Porteous, continuing from the Q&A with Archbishop Julian series. Like what you hear? Like, follow and share us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Donate or join our Frien...
Apr 23, 2018
Archbishop Julian reflects upon Placuit Deo by explaining why we are not saved by spiritualist knowledge or individualist effort, but by the grace, mercy and action of God. Archbishop Julian also describes how the Church offers an antidote to these problems. Download this episode (right click and save) Grace & Truth is a weekly podcast with Archbishop Julian Porteous, continuing from the Q&A with Archbishop Julian series. Like what you hear? Like, follow and share us on Facebook , Twitte...
Apr 16, 2018
“Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth—in a word, to know himself—so that, by knowing and loving God, men and women may also come to the fullness of truth about themselves.” (St John Paul II, Fides et Ratio ) Archbishop Julian explains why St John Paul II’s encyclical Fides et Ratio remains important for a culture which emphasises trust in emotion and scepticism towards t...
Apr 09, 2018
Currently, questions exist over whether Catholic institutions such as hospitals, schools and adoption agencies will be free to operate as Catholic organisations. Archbishop Julian discusses the freedom to serve as a Catholic organisation, and the pressure on businesses and organisations to hold and promote particular beliefs or practices. Download this episode (right click and save) Grace & Truth is a weekly podcast with Archbishop Julian Porteous, continuing from the Q&A with Archbishop...
Jan 15, 2018
With the rise of gender theory in law, education and politics, there is an uncertainty about whether there exists any particular truth about the human person – especially the body. Archbishop Julian explores whether a person can change into someone else, the pressures placed on young people, and viewing who we are as a gracious gift. Download this episode (right click and save) Grace & Truth is a weekly podcast with Archbishop Julian Porteous, continuing from the Q&A with Archbishop Juli...
Dec 18, 2017
Archbishop Julian Porteous discusses the need to return to Jesus’ core teaching in our world today – and what that core teaching is. Download this episode (right click and save) Grace & Truth is a weekly podcast with Archbishop Julian Porteous, continuing from the Q&A with Archbishop Julian series. The post Back to Basics: What is the Core of Jesus’ Teaching? appeared first on Cradio ....
Dec 04, 2017
Archbishop Julian Porteous discusses the strengths and weaknesses of anti-discrimination law, the problem with “religious exemptions”, and the removal of Christian teaching on human dignity. Download this episode (right click and save) Grace & Truth is a weekly podcast with Archbishop Julian Porteous, continuing from the Q&A with Archbishop Julian series. Related Content: Talking about Marriage and Anti-Discrimination Law in Tasmania by Archbishop Julian Porteous Love is Both Tolerant an...
Nov 28, 2017
In this edition of Q&A Archbishop Julian gives us a simple overview of the split between the Catholic and Orthodox churches. • What is the current relationship between the Catholic Church and the Orthodox churches? • What are the theological differences that divide us, and the beliefs that unite us? • How are we working to reestablish unity? • How can we as Catholics benefit from a deeper understanding of Orthodox tradition? These are just some of the questions up for discussion in this edit...
Sep 14, 2014
Many of us have heard about the healthcare scheme known as ‘ObamaCare’ in the United States requiring employers to fund abortion and contraception. In this edition of Q&A we look at what this legislation means for us: what is happening to religious freedom in liberal democracies? How should we respond? What are our grounds for objecting to such legislation? Archbishop Julian teams up with Jess & Alex to provide an exploration of these issues. He also looks at natural law, the danger of r...
Aug 15, 2014
After a bit of a hiatus while the Archbishop settled into his new Archdiocese, Q&A with Archbishop Julian is back! Jess & Alex are your new hosts, putting the Archbishop in the hot seat on a fortnightly basis. In this edition they discuss the problem of rapid technological development and adoption. Does the advancement of communications technology improve our relationships, or damage them? How can we ensure our consumption of digital content doesn’t consume us? https://cradio.org.au/asse...
Aug 02, 2014
Australia, like many Western countries, has seemingly lost its faith over the past 60 years. Christianity has gone from being at the centre of family life to being relegated to the sidelines of public debate. What has changed? How can we turn the tide? In this edition of Q&A with Archbishop Julian he explores the mindset of Baby-boomers and Generations X and Y, why they are less receptive to the Gospel message, and how we can reach out to the ‘post-Christian agnostic’. https://cradio.org.au/...
Oct 02, 2013
In this edition of Q&A with Archbishop Julian we explore the Kerygma, which translated from Greek simply means ‘preaching’. What is it we as Christians are called to preach? What is the core message that cannot be side-stepped overlooked in our evangelisation efforts? How can we put this into action in order to help bring others to an encounter with Christ? The Archbishop tackles these questions and more… https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/QA-Kerygma.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click t...
Sep 19, 2013
By now you would have heard that Sydney’s much-loved bishop is now ARCHBISHOP of Hobart. With less than a week to go before he is installed in his new Archdiocese, Archbishop Julian shares how he received the surprise call from the Papal Nuncio just days before leaving for World Youth Day Rio, and why he’s looking forward to the new mission that has been entrusted to him. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/QA-WhentheNuncioCalls.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (13:30 mins) If you...
Sep 11, 2013
Archbishop Julian recently returned to Australia after leading a Sydney Archdiocesan pilgrim group to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Having had time to process the experience the Archbishop provides his reflections on the WYD experience and Pope Francis’ encounters with the youth. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/QA-WYDRio.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (23 mins) If you have a question for Archbishop Julian, he’s just a phone call or an email away: Cradio’s number...
Sep 04, 2013
What is the role of tradition in the Church and in broader society? What is postmodernism, and why does it conflict with tradition? What is the difference between ‘t’ tradition and ‘T’ Traditon? All this and more in the latest episode of Q&A. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/QA-Tradition.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (21:30 mins) If you have a question for Bishop Julian, he’s just a phone call or an email away: Cradio’s number is +612 8005 1530, and our email: cradiolimi...
Aug 28, 2013
In this edition of Q&A, Archbishop Julian looks at how society’s views on same-sex attraction have changed, and how language has played a major role in shaping the debate. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/QA-Samesexattraction.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (21 mins) If you have a question for Bishop Julian, he’s just a phone call or an email away: Cradio’s number is +612 8005 1530, and our email: cradiolimited@gmail.com . And of course you can always contact us on Faceboo...
Aug 21, 2013
In this episode of Q&A with Archbishop Julian we look at some of the changes to the liturgy which came about after Vatican II (and those that didn’t), focussing on the first document of the Council, Sacrosanctum Concilium . https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/QA-LiturgicalChanges.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (22:40 mins) If you have a question for Bishop Julian, he’s just a phone call or an email away: Cradio’s number is +612 8005 1530, and our email: cradiolimited@gmail.c...
Aug 14, 2013
While many people perceive faith as being contrary to reason, the Catholic intellectual tradition has contributed to thought across all disciplines for centuries. In this edition of Q&A with Archbishop Julian, we discuss the key elements of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and the benefits for broader society. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/QA-CatholicIntellectualTradition.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (18:40 mins) If you have a question for Bishop Julian, he’s just...
Aug 07, 2013
What is the purpose and origin of university education? What distinguishes a Catholic university from other universities? What do Catholic and non-Catholic students have to gain from Catholic tertiary study? Archbishop Julian, Jovina and Jeremy explore these questions and more… https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/QA-CatholicUniversities.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (18:40 mins) If you have a question for Bishop Julian, he’s just a phone call or an email away: Cradio’s number i...
Jul 31, 2013
The Enneagram is a personality profiling model that is growing in popularity and has been publicised through Catholic parishes around the world. In this episode of Q&A with Bishop Julian, we discuss the origin of the Enneagram and why Christians would do well to avoid it. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/QA-Eneagram.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (18 mins) If you have a question for Bishop Julian, he’s just a phone call or an email away: Cradio’s number is +612 8005 1530,...
Jul 24, 2013
The Church often undergoes heavy criticism for denying women the opportunity to actively participate, but is this the case? What has the role of women been in the Church throughout its history? Bishop Julian, Jovina and Jeremy discuss these questions and more in the latest episode of Q&A with Bishop Julian. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/QA-RoleofWomen.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (17 mins) If you have a question for Bishop Julian, he’s just a phone call or an email a...
Jul 17, 2013
50 years on from the Second Vatican Council, Bishop Julian, Jovina and Jeremy reflect on the reasons for and impacts of this historic event on the Church today. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/QA-VaticanCouncil.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (26 mins) If you have a question for Bishop Julian, he’s just a phone call or an email away: Cradio’s number is +612 8005 1530, and our email: cradiolimited@gmail.com . And of course you can always contact us on Facebook too. Subscribe t...
Jul 10, 2013
Why are there married deacons? What is the role of a permanent deacon within the Church? How does a deacon balance ministry and family life? Bishop Julian answers these questions in more in this latest edition of Q&A with Bishop Julian. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/QA-Permanent-Diaconate.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (21 mins) If you have a question for Bishop Julian, he’s just a phone call or an email away: Cradio’s number is +612 8005 1530, and our email: cradiolim...
Jul 03, 2013
In the past 50 years religious life has seen a marked change around the world, particularly with the decline in numbers of women entering consecrated life. In this edition of Q&A with Bishop Julian, Jovina and Jeremy quiz the bishop on some of the factors contributing to this decline, and the future of religious life in Australia and the world. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/QA-ReligiousLife.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (22 mins) If you have a question for Bishop Juli...
Jun 26, 2013
In our modern world we hear a lot of talk about “soul-mates” and the “right to marry”, but is this what marriage is all about? Jovina and Jeremy quiz Bishop Julian on the purpose and meaning of marriage in this episode of Q&A with Bishop Julian. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/QA-RethinkingMarriage.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (19:50) If you have a question for Bishop Julian, he’s just a phone call or an email away: Cradio’s number is +612 8005 1530, and our email: cra...
Jun 19, 2013
Why won’t the Church allow the use of condoms stop the spread of HIV/AIDS? Where is its compassion for those who suffer? What does it suggest as the alternative? All this and more in this week’s episode of Q&A With Bishop Julian. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/QA-condom-use.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (16:30 mins) If you have a question for Bishop Julian, he’s just a phone call or an email away: Cradio’s number is +612 8005 1530, and our email: cradiolimited@gmail.co...
Jun 12, 2013
In this edition of Q&A With Bishop Julian we discuss how liberalism, while claiming to advance the cause of freedom, can actually have the opposite effect. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/QA-TyrannyofLiberalism.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (18 mins) If you have a question for Bishop Julian, he’s just a phone call or an email away: Cradio’s number is +612 8005 1530, and our email: cradiolimited@gmail.com . And of course you can always contact us on Facebook too. Subscri...
Jun 05, 2013
Ever wondered what questions a Catholic bishop is most often asked in conversation? In this episode of Q&A, Bishop Julian shares what he’s found to be the top three things people want to know about the Catholic faith. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/QA-FAQs.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (28:30) If you have a question for Bishop Julian, he’s just a phone call or an email away: Cradio’s number is +612 8005 1530, and our email: cradiolimited@gmail.com . And of course you c...
May 29, 2013
In recent times we’ve seen a marked increase in use of terms such as ‘inclusiveness’, ‘diversity’ and ‘tolerance’ to impose what could be called ‘new social virtues’. On the flip side, anyone who is seen to reject the ‘live and let live’ mentality in defence of objective truth will often be labelled ‘bigot’, ‘fundamentalist’ and so on. Where has this language come from, and what is at the heart of it? We find out in this episode of Q&A with Bishop Julian. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/upl...
May 22, 2013
