In the New Testament, St. Paul writes, “We have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God” (Heb 4:14). So, if Jesus is the Great High Priest once and for all, who, then, are Catholic priests? Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains how Christ established the priesthood, delegating His authority to forgive sins on earth to the Apostles and their successors (bishops and priests) down to the present day, known as Apostolic Succession. Then hear the story of Br. Gabriel, a Franciscan Friar who puts his faith and ministry on wheels – literally!

There are many legends surrounding St. Patrick, whose feast day is celebrated on March 17. But what is the real story?

Through St. Faustina, Jesus introduced the Image of Divine Mercy, the Divine Mercy Novena, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and the Hour of Great Mercy. What is Jesus up to with these new forms of devotion?Father Chris explains in this episode of Explaining the Faith