Did Jesus establish a priesthood? Were the Apostles priests? Did they hand on that priesthood to others? What is the biblical evidence that he did? In this episode of Catholic Answers Lives, I give the biblical evidence for Catholic priesthood.
Questions Covered:
- 14:12 – My friends claim that St. Paul was the 12th apostle, and that the other 11 apostles were impatient in appointing St. Mathias. Is this true?
- 19:55 – How do you deal when a priest or bishop or pope says something that does not align with Church teachings?
- 29:16 – Can you explain which Biblical text fills the gap from Jesus and the apostles to a priesthood where the Eucharist is confected?
- 43:41 – Who is interpreting the Bible that we have to have priests? Is it the pope or someone else?
- 49:49 – What is meant by a priesthood forever by the order of Melchizedek?