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Why Celibacy?: Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest
By Fr. Carter Griffin
Dr. J’s recommendation:
Do “toxic masculinity” and “the Patriarchy” cause social problems?
Is celibacy the cause of the clergy sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church?
Fr. Carter Griffin answers, “no,” to both questions in his important book, Why Celibacy?
This book is about fatherhood, chastity, vocation, and much more. Anyone of any faith interested in a serious theological discussion of fatherhood will love this book.
A perfect gift for:
- Husbands trying to understand and live faithfully their roles as fathers and husbands.
- Wives who want to appreciate and understand their husband’s roles.
- Men considering the priesthood
- The priests in your life
I interview Fr. Griffin in Episode 9 of The Dr J Show.
The Eternal Word Television Network interviewed Fr. Griffin.
From the publisher’s description:
“The Church today demands a profound renewal of celibate priesthood and the fatherhood to which it is ordered.”
Priestly celibacy, some say, is an outdated relic from another age.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 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.
Fr. Carter Griffin is a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington. Since 2011 he has been engaged in the formation of seminarians at Saint John Paul II Seminary in Washington, DC. Fr. Griffin is a graduate of Princeton University and a former line officer in the United States Navy.
