Priest breaks down in tears during Mass

Father Brent Bowman broke down in tears at the altar during Mass at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church in Hopkins, Minnesota. The incident occurred during the consecration of the wine when the priest was unable to lift the chalice.

According to a statement from the archdiocese, the priest paused his prayer and wept aloud over the altar. The archdiocese described the moment as a bittersweet mystery of the Passion.