The Road to Emmaus

We’ve all heard the common objections to the Catholic Church. We might even have friends who have fallen away because they weren’t given the tools to defend their faith. On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn, himself a convert to the faith, helps us understand and answer these objections.

Think of Thomas Aquinas, and the first thing that comes to mind is usually the  Summa  Theologiae  and dogmatic theology . But Aquinas was actually first and foremost a Scripture scholar. Scott Hahn explains what we can learn  from this great scholar  about placing the Word of God  at the forefront of  our lives .  

What does the second coming have to do with the Mass and the Eucharist? For most Protestants today, the Greek word parousia in the writings of St. Paul conjures up an image of the second coming. But when St. Paul uses parousia, meaning “presence,” he’s really referring to Christ’s physical presence veiled in the Eucharist. On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn opens the Scriptures for a fuller understanding of Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist. 

We’ve all heard the statistic that only 30 percent of Catholics in America believe in the Real Presence. But o ne statistic that came out of the recent Pew poll has been largely overlooked: most of the 70 percent of Catholics who believe the Eucharist is merely a symbol also believe that this is what the Church teaches. If this is true, we’re not just facing a crisis of faith, but a crisis of catechesis.  What can we do to make sure more Catholics are taught the truth of what the Church teaches about the Eucharist?  

What is the Liturgy of the Word? Why is it important? Why did it help Scott Hahn become Catholic? Here’s a blueprint on the Liturgy of the Word to help you get the most out of Mass.