The Brothers Catholic: The Celibacy and Fatherhood of Paul

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

The Celibacy and Fatherhood of Paul

The Apostle Paul was celibate and yet he called himself a "father".
Did Christ really prohibit calling all men "father"? If so, why did Paul call himself a spiritual "father"?
Learn how the Catholic discipline of celibacy and spiritual fatherhood are related in Saint Paul and in the Catholic Church.

Click here to listen to a 21 minute podcast addressing these points listed above.

A Blessed Advent to all!

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