The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn

From the St. Paul Center, the Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn presents the deeply biblical roots of Catholic teaching and practice. Join him to learn how Sacred Scripture forms and informs our notions of morality and spirituality, liturgy and the sacraments, and so much more.

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The Hour Is Coming

What does the “hour” in the Gospel of John mean? In this episode, discover the purpose of liturgical time and how the Church calendar points to Christ. Learn More Discover the meaning of difficult Scripture passages in John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C. Advent is about preparing our hearts for Jesus. Read more in this blog. Take a new look at Advent and Christmas in this episode of The Road to Emmaus....

Dec 01, 2021•36 min

The Holy Family is an Icon of The Trinity

Despite its very unique role in salvation, the Holy Family offers a perfect model for Christian marriage and family life. Be inspired and encouraged in God’s plan for your family in this episode. Learn More Find biblical wisdom for your family in Kimberly Hahn’s Beloved and Blessed . Discover the importance of upholding the sanctity of marriage in Scott Hahn’s The First Society . Read more about the Holy Family in this blog by Scott Hahn ....

Nov 24, 2021•27 min

Friendship and Evangelization

The friendship between St. Paul and St. Luke impacted the spread of the faith and the history of the Church—and it shows the importance of strong Christian friendship. Learn More Get ready for the new liturgical year with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C . Friendship was the key to the early Church’s growth. Learn more in Mike Aquilina’s Friendship and the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelized . We all want authentic friendship. Read mor...

Nov 17, 2021•16 min

Evangelizing the Culture Like St. Paul

How do we share the Gospel with unbelievers? St. Paul’s Areopagus Sermon in Acts 17 is a powerful example of how we can engage the culture. Learn More Discover the deeper meanings of the Scriptures in John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C . In order to share the Gospel with skeptics, we need to engage the language of the culture. Read more in this blog. Find straightforward and compassionate answers to difficult questions in Fr. Carter Griffin’s ...

Nov 10, 2021•24 min

What’s the Big Idea?

Scott Hahn looks at the big picture idea of covenant as a way to unlock the Scriptures, revealing our place in God's family. Learn More Get the most out of Mass with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C . Discover the big picture of the Bible in our most foundational Scripture study, Genesis to Jesus . The “Our Father” reveals something essential about our relationship with God. Learn more in this blog....

Nov 03, 2021•44 min

The Communion of Saints

Discover what the Church teaches about saints and the souls in purgatory on this episode, and what it means for us on earth. Learn More Go deeper into the Scriptures and the Mass with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C . What does the Church teach about purgatory? Read more in this blog by Curtis Martin. Introduce children to heavenly friends both old and new in Saints Around the World ....

Oct 27, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 8

Living Out the Priesthood with Fr. Mike Schmitz

Learn More Priests can root their priesthood in the Scriptures and the Eucharist at the St. Paul Center’s three annual Priest Conferences . John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord series offers reflections on the Sunday Mass readings for both priests and laity alike. Why do we call priests “father”? Learn more in this blog....

Oct 20, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 7

The Unpardonable Sin

Learn More Discover the deeper meaning of many more Scripture passages and go deeper into the Mass with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C . Place your trust in God’s mercy with Jesus I Trust in You: A 30-Day Personal Retreat with the Litany of Trust . Scott Hahn and Ralph Martin discuss how the Holy Spirit wants to renew the Church in this episode of The Road to Emmaus ....

Oct 13, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 6

Debunking the Scripture Skeptics: Interview with Bill Ghent of Divine Mercy Radio

The only thing Scripture critics aren’t critical of is their own skepticism. But in this interview, Scott Hahn reveals the hidden flaws and agendas behind the pseudo-scientific approach to the Bible that has caused a devastating loss of faith not only in Scripture but in the Church, the Mass, and the Eucharist. Learn More Learn how to answer the most common objections and misconceptions on Scripture in The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture: How the Bible Became a Secular Book . Find out exact...

Oct 06, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 5

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