Results from Tag: 'spiritual fatherhood'
Pope Francis: There is an Urgent Need for ‘Spiritual Fatherhood’ Today
Pointing to St. Joseph as a model for fatherhood, Pope Francis reflected that Joseph had a remarkable “ability to know how to listen to God speaking to his heart.”
As Spiritual Fathers, Priests Encourage Their Flocks to Grow in Holiness
As Father’s Day is an appropriate time to reflect on the men who have nurtured us, the clergy who guide us spiritually should be considered.
What Has Changed at Catholic Seminaries?
COMMENTARY: Many Catholics are unaware that the reform of seminaries began 30 years ago.
What the Debate on Celibacy Gets Wrong — and What Church Teaching Gets Right
COMMENTARY: Proposals for married clergy often reveal a functional view of the priesthood that loses sight of its spiritual fatherhood.
