Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest

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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? exploresthe question of optional celibacy or married priestssome pitfalls of celibate fatherhoodthe qualities needed in candidates for celibate priesthoodwhat matters most in the formation of priestswhy biological fathers are also called to spiritual fatherhoodthe powerful impact of celibacy on the Church and the wider cultureIn 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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