Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest

In a critical moment for the Catholic Church, Why Celibacy? brings light and hope with a new perspective on the Church’s perennial wisdom on priestly celibacy. Fr. Carter Griffin shows what true fatherhood is, and how it can direct priests to more faithfully serve the Church. Why Celibacy? explores the question of optional celibacy or married priests some pitfalls of celibate fatherhood the qualities needed in candidates for celibate priesthood what matters most in the formation of priests why biological fathers are also called to spiritual fatherhood the powerful impact of celibacy on the Church and the wider culture In Why Celibacy? readers will find a meaningful proposal for building up the Church and supporting not just priests, but all fathers.

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