In this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn is rejoined by Dr. Petroc Willey to discuss St. Clement of Alexandria’s powerful interpretation of the story of Jesus and the rich young man.
Dr. Willey is a Professor of Theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University and consultant to the Dicastery for Evangelization.
In their conversation you’ll learn about this story’s message of hope, how Christ’s commandment of love reveals both the depth of our sin and the depth of God’s mercy, and the importance of seeking the deeper transformation the Gospel calls us to.
Come and rediscover this ancient and eye-opening interpretation of the story of Jesus and the rich young man with Dr. Hahn and Dr. Willey!
0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:44 Willey’s Spiritual Journey
0:16:48 The Effect of the Catechism
0:22:17 Light from Alexandria
0:31:01 St. Clement & the Rich Young Man
0:52:30 Story About St. Peter
0:58:00 Conclusion
