The Council – Fifty Years On
Archbishop Julian Porteous explains that the graces from Vatican II might not be what we would normally expect; and that we ought to hold fast to the Holy Spirit’s vision, rather than our own.
Author Archbishop Julian Porteous
Why Liberalism is No Friend of Freedom
Bishop Julian Porteous speaks on the dangerous aspects of liberalism in Australia today, its attempted replacement of virtue and enforcement of ethics by coercion; and how we can seek the intercession of Our Lady to establish true freedom in our society.
Archbishop Porteous responds to Tasmanian Euthanasia Bill
Archbishop Julian reflects on Blessed John Paul II’s Evangelium Vitae, urging us to build a culture that upholds the sanctity of life from the moment of conception to its natural end.
Q&A: Reaching Out to the Post-Christian Agnostic
In this edition of Q&A with Archbishop Julian he explores the mindset of Baby-boomers, Gen X and Y, why they are less receptive to the Gospel message, and how we can better communicate the Gospel message in contemporary times.
New Media, New Evangelisation
Archbishop Julian Porteous speaks on the focus and purpose of the New Evangelisation, how the new media have changed communication, and what opportunities this provides for the Church in the 21st Century.
Grace & Truth: Archbishop Julian’s Installation Mass Homily
Archbishop Porteous speaks about his own experience of grace and truth, reflected in Scripture, which drives his passion for the new evangelisation.
Q&A: What is the Core Message of Christianity?
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?
Q&A: When the Nuncio Calls…
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.