Priestly celibacy, some say, is an outdated relic from another age. Others see it as a lonely way of life. But as Fr. Carter Griffin argues in Why Celibacy?: Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest, the ancient practice of celibacy, when lived well, helps a priest exercise his spiritual fatherhood joyfully and fruitfully. Along the way, Griffin explores: - the question of optional celibacy - some pitfalls of celibate paternity - the selection and formation of candidates for celibate priesthood - why biological fathers are also called to spiritual fatherhood - the powerful impact of celibacy…
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