The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn

As Catholics, we must be trained to evangelize and catechize, and we must be 'sacramentalized', which means to partake in the sacraments. Mystagogy, a Greek term meaning “to be guided into the mysteries,” leads believers to a deeper understanding of the Liturgy of the Mass and its Scriptural and historical roots. In recent years Catholic theologians have recovered its value and have applied it to the new evangelization. Join Scott Hahn in this episode as he goes deeper into Mystagogy. For more on Catholic tradition, read this blog post. For a broader understanding of Catholicism, check out Scott's book, Signs of Life: 40 Catholic Customs and Their Biblical Roots.

Dr. Scott Hahn discusses the connection, respect, and brotherhood of these two powerhouse saints of the first century. Many picture them in disagreement and look to their opposition as a cause of the Protestant break-away, but as Dr. Hahn points out, this is the farthest thing from the truth! Otherwise, why would they SHARE a feast day?? Check out a Paul and Peter reflection by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI here 

Scott Hahn and Rob Corzine dive into the fascinating world of typology in Scripture, exploring its vital role in connecting the Old and New Testaments. They illuminate how understanding typological readings can reveal a unified divine narrative and deepen faith. The conversation also touches on the significance of mystagogy in interpreting biblical texts, emphasizing the impact of early Church fathers. Listeners are encouraged to integrate scriptural teachings into their daily lives, enhancing personal growth and spiritual practice.

Listen as Scott Hahn explores Mary’s presence in the Upper Room at Pentecost. He touches on the unique relationship between Mary and the Holy Spirit.   Subscribe to The Road to Emmaus at Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.     Learn More  Delve deeper into Pentecost, and check out this blog post by Scott Hahn. Maura Roan McKeegan's book helps young readers to see God’s plan of salvation unfold within the stories of the Tower of Babel and Pentecost. Discover the Blessed Virgin Mary and her role in God’s plan for the world. Watch our video study, The Bible and the Virgin Mary.

Why do we pray to the dead?  Learn why the saints in heaven are more alive in Christ than we are! Listen to Scott Hahn dive into the communion of saints and the evidence that supports it. Subscribe to The Road to Emmaus at Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.     Learn More  Pursuing Holiness with the Saints https://stpaulcenter.com/pursuing-holiness-with-the-saints/   Angels and Saints: A Biblical Guide to Friendship with God’s Holy Ones https://stpaulcenter.com/product/angels-and-saints-a-biblical-guide-to-friendship-with-gods-holy-ones/   Saints Around the World https://stpaulcenter.com/product/saints-around-the-world/

Dive deep into the often misunderstood concept of purgatory, where biblical roots and theological insights collide. Discover the ancient practice of praying for the dead through scripture, and explore the implications of suffering as a transformative experience in the Christian faith. Delve into the nature of sin and forgiveness, including the challenging topic of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. With a focus on communal prayer and the journey to purification, understand how these themes are woven into the fabric of faith and spirituality.

Dr. Scott Hahn sits down with the author of Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology, Noelle Mering, to discuss the Woke Culture and how a Christian can begin to interpret our ever-changing culture and thrive in our world today. Another text to navigate the current events of the world is one that we published with Emmaus Road Publishing called, Calming the Storm, by Fr. Gerald Murray with Diane Montagna and this excellent resource can be found here: https://stpaulcenter.com/product/calming-the-storm-navigating-the-crises-facing-the-catholic-church-and-society/

How did Scott Hahn come to accept Mary as the Mother of God? He shares how the Bible led him to understand and embrace Mary.   Learn More Want to go deeper? Get Scott Hahn’s book Hail, Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God. Transform your relationship with Mary with our most popular video Bible study, The Bible and the Virgin Mary. Mary is God’s masterwork. Learn more in this blog by Tim Gray.

The Church Fathers saw that the Bible was all about the liturgy and the liturgy was the home of the Bible. Scott Hahn and Mike Aquilina discuss on this episode. Learn More Want to learn more? Get your copy of Mike Aquilina’s How the Fathers Read the Bible: Scripture, Liturgy, and the Early Church. There would be no Scriptures without the Church. Read more in this blog. Why is the Liturgy of the Word important? Read more in this blog. 

The Eucharist is the very center of our faith. Scott Hahn explains how the Eucharist is both a sacrifice and a sacrament. Learn More Want to learn more about the source and summit of our faith? Read Lawrence Feingold’s comprehensive The Eucharist: Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice, and Communion. The Eucharist has a special healing and salvific power. Read more in this blog. Have you ever heard of the prophecy of Malachi concerning the Eucharist? Learn more in Mike Aquilina’s The Eucharist Foretold: The Lost Prophecy of Malachi.