Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest

Description An excellent book that explains the reasons & rationale for the discipline of celibacy for Catholic priests. Fr. Carter Griffin shows that 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 on the Church and the wider culture In a critical moment for the Catholic priesthood, Fr. Griffin brings light and hope with a new perspective on the Church’s perennial wisdom on celibacy. With a foreword by Dr. Scott Hahn.