What’s the real difference between Catholic priests, Protestant pastors, deacons, and elders?In this episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat Kearns explores the deeper meaning behind Holy Orders, Apostolic Succession, the laying on of hands, and the sacraments handed down from the time of Christ and the Apostles.This conversation isn’t about attacking other Christians—it’s about understanding what the Catholic Church believes about authority, the Eucharist, confession, and the unbroken line of ordination that stretches back over 2,000 years.If you’ve ever wondered:Why Catholics have priestsWhat makes the Eucharist uniqueWhy deacons are ordainedOr what Apostolic Succession really means…this episode is for you.🙏 Join us on The Catholic Journey.