No, Catholics Are Not Pelagian

Last updated on: January 2, 2026 at 6:15 pm By William Hemsworth

Many Protestant Christians sincerely believe that the Catholic Church teaches some form of Pelagianism—or at least “semi-Pelagianism.” You may have heard the claim before: “Catholics think they can work their way to heaven.” But this accusation rests on a deep misunderstanding of both what the Church actually teaches and what Pelagianism truly is. In fact, Pelagianism is a serious heresy that the Catholic Church condemned over 1,600 years ago.Not only does the Church not teach Pelagianism—she played a central role... Read more

Cathars, Gnosticism, and the Eucharist Debate

Last updated on: December 31, 2025 at 2:08 pm By William Hemsworth

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The Cathars are one of the most intriguing—and misunderstood—religious movements in medieval history. They flourished primarily in Southern France between the 12th and 14th centuries and attracted thousands with their austere lifestyle and radical theology. Yet at their core, the Cathars rejected foundational Christian teachings, including the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. To understand why, we first need to look at the worldview that shaped their beliefs. A Revival of Ancient Gnostic Themes Catharism was a dualistic movement.... Read more

Study The Geneaology of Christ

Last updated on: December 24, 2025 at 1:03 pm By William Hemsworth

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An account of the genealogy[a] of Jesus the Messiah,[b] the son of David, the son of Abraham.2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Aram, 4 and Aram the father of Aminadab, and Aminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, 5 and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab,... Read more

Young Listeners Find Hope Through Christian Hip-Hop

Last updated on: December 22, 2025 at 3:12 pm By William Hemsworth

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Wilmington, DE, Dec. 22, 2025 — As endless headlines, algorithm-driven outrage and doom scrolling dominate daily life, a growing number of millennials and Gen Z listeners are pushing back — intentionally choosing content that uplifts, inspires and restores. One unexpected place they’re finding it: Christian hip-hop. Holy Culture Radio, a 24-hour SiriusXM channel devoted to faith-centered hip-hop and purpose-driven programming, is emerging as a powerful example of what positive content consumption looks like in practice (https://www.billboard.com/pro/faith-based-hip-hop-rb-going-mainstream/) — and why it’s... Read more

“The Bible in a Year” Nears One Billion Downloads

Last updated on: December 19, 2025 at 6:37 pm By William Hemsworth

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[Exton, PA – December 18, 2025] In 2026, The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) celebrates its fifth anniversary, marking a global movement of daily Scripture reading that is nearing one billion downloads worldwide. Since its January 2021 launch, The Bible in a Year has guided millions of people through the Bible, helping them encounter God’s Word daily. The podcast topped the overall Apple Podcast charts in 2021 and 2022, and has consistently ranked #1 on Apple’s Religion & Spirituality charts, becoming the most successful... Read more

Relevant Radio® Celebrates 25 Years of Broadcasting

Last updated on: December 19, 2025 at 6:28 pm By William Hemsworth

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Chicago, Ill., December 15, 2025 – Relevant Radio, a leading American Catholic talk radio network, marked its 25th anniversary on December 12 – honoring both the feast of its patroness, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the very same day in 2000 when Relevant Radio received its first broadcast license. The evening event began with Solemn Mass at the historic St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Chicago, followed by a formal dinner at the Hilton Chicago. The celebration brought together... Read more

“Summa in a Year” Podcast Makes Aquinas Accessible

Last updated on: December 10, 2025 at 6:05 pm By William Hemsworth

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Denver, CO, December 8, 2025— Presented in a little-by-little format similar to the wildly popular Bible in a Year and Rosary in a Year podcasts, Summa in a Year invites Catholics at every stage of their faith journey to start 2026 with a daily habit that makes the richness of the Summa Theologica simple, accessible, and deeply meaningful. Hosted by Austin Habash, founder of the evangelization agency Think Catholic, Summa in a Year distills the timeless wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas into daily episodes of 30 minutes or less. “The Summa... Read more

Catholic Vision of Women to Take Center Stage

Last updated on: December 6, 2025 at 5:38 pm By William Hemsworth

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Houston, TX, December 2, 2025 – University of St. Thomas Houston is leading the conversation on the profound wellspring of wisdom that the Catholic Church offers in the conversation on gender and sexuality. As the Church marks the 30th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s landmark writing “Letter to Women” on the role of women in the modern world, the University of St. Thomas’s Nesti Center for Faith & Culture (Nesti CFC) will host a two-day winter symposium, The Beauty of... Read more

Our Holy Home Launches Christ-Centered Card Collection

Last updated on: December 6, 2025 at 9:45 am By William Hemsworth

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Indianapolis, IN, November 17, 2025— Catholic consumers weary of sifting through Christmas card messages and designs that focus more on commerce than faith now have a new option. Catholic Concepts, the creators of the popular Sock Religious line of socks inspired by Catholic saints and figures, has collaborated with sacred fine artists to bring the holiness of Advent to life in a new line of Christmas greeting cards, available through their sister brand Our Holy Home. Beautiful and inspiring religious imagery, including angels,... Read more

Jeremiah: A Prophet for Chaotic Times

Last updated on: November 29, 2025 at 8:01 pm By William Hemsworth

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The book of Jeremiah is one of the most gripping, emotional, and theologically rich works in the entire Old Testament. Jeremiah didn’t preach during calm times or seasons of spiritual renewal—he lived and ministered during one of the most chaotic, politically violent, and spiritually confused periods in Israel’s history. When we read Jeremiah with an understanding of the world he lived in, we begin to see why his message feels so raw, so urgent, and so heartbreakingly relevant for us... Read more

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