In this homily, Sydney’s Bishop Julian Porteous reflects on the great ‘YES’ of the Blessed Virgin and her contemplative spirit. He stresses the importance of reading Scripture in coming to know and imitate Christ and His mother.
What role does grace play in our salvation? How do we understand this in light of Catholic teachings on faith and works? Bishop Julian Porteous explores these questions and more…
Bishop Julian Porteous speaks on the nature of a Christian: Who are we as human beings, what are we to strive for as Christians, and how do we achieve that?
Are Catholics allowed to hold Darwin’s theories of evolution, and the Darwinism which stems from it? Are there dangers associated with Darwinism and its application to government and society? Bishop Julian answers these questions, and more!
Why is there such a focus on evangelisation in the Church? Has evangelisation taken on a new meaning in recent times? Do lay people need to evangelise, or should it be up to just clergy and religious? Bishop Julian answers these questions, and more!
Does the Church outright reject Marxism and Socialism? Is the Church an advocate of free-market capitalism? What does the Church have to say about economic & social systems, and particularly the distribution of wealth? Bishop Julian answers these questions, and more!
In this talk from Power 2012 in India, Bishop Julian gives insight in to how relationships are a gift from God, and how they form an integral part of our lives.
Are we too focused on the individual? Do we see ourselves as the ultimate priority? Are we using others for own desires? What does the Church think about individualism and utilitarianism? Bishop Julian answers these questions, and more!