The Road to Emmaus

  How can we defend supernatural truths with natural arguments? The truths of the faith are beyond the grasp of mere reason and yet they are eminently reasonable. If that sounds confusing, don’t worry. On this episode, Scott Hahn explains the resurgence of apologetics in the Church and shares his favorite resource for defending the faith.       

  What is the intimate relationship between Mary and the Holy Spirit? Both St. Maximilian Kolbe and Matthias  Scheeben  speak of Mary as the “spouse of the Spirit.” In contemplating the mysteries of the faith, the Church continues to go deeper into her understanding of God’s plan. On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn reminds us that the mystery of God and His creation is inexhaustible.   

  One of the most influential saints of the 20th century was Maximilian Kolbe, who not only lived the gospel message by laying down his life for   his brother , but also began   one of the most powerful Marian movements today,   the   Militia of the Immaculata . In this episode, Scott Hahn talks about his personal devotion to  St. Maximilian Kolbe.  

  Unlike Christmas or Easter, the Feast of the Transfiguration isn’t usually marked by any special celebration. But there are key elements of the Transfiguration that merit closer attention, especially some of Jesus’ more mysterious sayings which we find in all three synoptic Gospels. On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn unpacks the meaning behind the Transfiguration and why it matters.   

The Church’s rich teaching on the Blessed Mother is nearly inexhaustible. On today’s episode, Scott Hahn and guest Dr. Nina  Heereman  discuss new developments in Marian study that give deeper meaning to Catholics’ devotion.   

Priests have a unique and important role in the mystery of the Eucharist. As participants in the headship of Christ, they share Christ’s life in a particular way. On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn is joined by Dr. Lawrence Feingold, author, professor, and scholar. Go deeper into the mystery of the Eucharist and the priest’s relationship to this great sacrament.   

On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn is joined by Bishop Jeffrey Monforton, author of  Ask the Bishop . While a bishop’s day is full of countless tasks, the primary responsibility of a bishop is to instruct their flock and share the faith. In nearly a decade of role as bishop of Steubenville, Ohio, Monforton has done just that.