Grace & Truth: Talking With Abp Julian Cradio

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. The post Q&A: Is the Enneagram Compatible with Christianity? appeared first on Cradio.

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. The post Q&A: What is the Role of Women in the Church? appeared first on Cradio.

50 years on from the Second Vatican Council, Bishop Julian, Jovina and Jeremy reflect on some of the impacts of this historic event on the Church today. The post Q&A: What Are the Fruits of Vatican II? appeared first on Cradio.

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. The post Q&A: What is the Role of a Deacon? appeared first on Cradio.

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.

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. The post Q&A: What is Marriage? appeared first on Cradio.

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? The post Q&A: AIDS, Condoms & the Church appeared first on Cradio.

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. The post Q&A: Are There Pitfalls with Liberal Democracy? appeared first on Cradio.

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. The post What Questions is a Catholic Bishop Most Asked? appeared first on Cradio.

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'. Where has this language come from, and what is at the heart of it? The post Q&A: Tolerance & Equality: the new virtues? appeared first on Cradio.

Private member's bills undermining the dignity of human life, the meaning of marriage and good of society as a whole are continually being introduced in the name of 'progress'. Why this strategy? What are the consequences? What can we do to change it? The post Q&A: Culture Change by Legislation appeared first on Cradio.

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.

Will many of us get to heaven? If non-Catholics can be saved then what's the point of evangelisation? What about those who have never heard the Gospel? In this episode of Q&A with Bishop Julian, we discuss some of the key concepts and questions around the topic of salvation. The post Q&A: How many will be saved? appeared first on Cradio.

Are Catholics getting a 'fair-go' in the media? How do we respond to increasingly hostile representations of the Church? Can you make a difference? In this episode of Q&A Bishop Julian, Jovina and Jeremy sit down to discuss Australian media and the Church. The post Q&A: Mainstream Media & the Church appeared first on Cradio.

In this extended episode of Q&A, Bishop Julian offers honest answers on the Royal Commission, the Church's response to sexual abuse, and the road ahead. The post Q&A: the Church’s response to sexual abuse appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Q&A Bishop Julian shares his reflections on Pope Francis, the significance of his being the first South American Pope and his choice of the name Francis. The post Q&A: What will Pope Francis bring to the papacy? appeared first on Cradio.

In this episode of Q&A, Bishop Julian Porteous shares his personal reflections on the legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The post Q&A: Legacy of Benedict XVI appeared first on Cradio.

In the first episode of Q&A for 2013, Bishop Julian Porteous answers our questions about Pope Benedict XVI's abdication: Why did he do it? Which name will he go by? What happens in conclave? Plus this week's Did You Know: where did Catholics get the 'Hail Mary'? The post Q&A: What now for the Church & Papacy? appeared first on Cradio.

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! The post Q&A: Darwinism appeared first on Cradio.

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! The post Q&A: ‘New’ Evangelisation? appeared first on Cradio.