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. The post Rediscovering Humanae Vitae appeared first on Cradio.

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Rediscovering Humanae Vitae

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. The post The Art of Dying: A Christian Alternative to Euthanasia appeared first on Cradio.

The Art of Dying: A Christian Alternative to Euthanasia

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. The post How Are You Saved? Issues with Gnosticism & Neo-Pelagianism appeared first on Cradio.

How Are You Saved? Issues with Gnosticism & Neo-Pelagianism

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 truth. Archbishop Julian also explains the importance of faith and reason in discovering truth. The post Fides et Ratio: Faith and Reason 20 Years On appeared first on Cradio.

Fides et Ratio: Faith and Reason 20 Years On

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. The post Freedom to Serve: Catholic Institutions and Pressure from Law appeared first on Cradio.

Freedom to Serve: Catholic Institutions and Pressure from Law

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. The post Is there a Truth about the Human Person and Body? appeared first on Cradio.

Is there a Truth about the Human Person and Body?

Archbishop Julian Porteous discusses the need to return to Jesus' core teaching in our world today - and what that core teaching is. The post Back to Basics: What is the Core of Jesus’ Teaching? appeared first on Cradio.

Back to Basics: What is the Core of Jesus’ Teaching?

Archbishop Julian Porteous discusses the strengths and weaknesses of anti-discrimination law, the problem with "religious exemptions", and human dignity. The post Anti-Discrimination Law: Threading the Needle appeared first on Cradio.

Anti-Discrimination Law: Threading the Needle

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'radition and 'T'raditon The post Q&A: Is There a Place for Tradition in a Post-modern World? appeared first on Cradio.

Q&A: Is There a Place for Tradition in a Post-modern World?

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. The post Q&A: Marriage & Same-sex Attraction: How Has the Debate Shifted? appeared first on Cradio.

Q&A: Marriage & Same-sex Attraction: How Has the Debate Shifted?

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. The post Q&A: Vatican II & the Liturgy – What Changed? appeared first on Cradio.

Q&A: Vatican II & the Liturgy – What Changed?

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. The post Q&A: What does the Catholic Intellectual Tradition offer to society? appeared first on Cradio.

Q&A: What does the Catholic Intellectual Tradition offer to society?

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? The post Q&A: What makes a Catholic University Catholic? appeared first on Cradio.

Q&A: What makes a Catholic University Catholic?

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 explores some of the factors contributing to this decline. The post Q&A: Where Did All the Nuns Go? appeared first on Cradio.

Q&A: Where Did All the Nuns Go?

Does the Church uses its influence to impose its own views on society? What is the relationship between Church and State? What does the Church have to contribute to the public sphere? Bishop Julian discusses these questions and more in this episode of Q&A. The post Q&A: Church, Power & Politics appeared first on Cradio.