Comments on: Catholic priest to get offended because wont call Father?

By: SpiritRo

SpiritRo — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:33:58 +0000

Nope.

By: komodo

komodo — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:33:58 +0000

In answer to your question: I suppose that depends on the priest.
However, according to his reasoning, should not call your father, "father" or. Did you go this far? Or do you think this verse applies only to Catholic priests? You have to be careful if you take all of Christ is saying in its most literal sense, without regard to what Jesus really have been trying to communicate through His hyperbole or metaphor. In fact, some passages of a specific event when followers of Jesus left him because they took his words too literally and could not reconcile with their own reasoning or experience.
Regarding the various titles that are more comfortable with a leader is the pastor of a parish, not all priests are pastors. A priest is a reverend, and there is nothing wrong with addressing a priest as the Rev. So-n-so. "Lord" is also respectful, but some priests can not take care of him.
The priests who annoy me are the most generally chummy that only want to be called by his name.

By: Sierra K Runner Chick

Sierra K Runner Chick — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:33:58 +0000

I am sure that is not offensive, if that is your belief. I have a different view on this verse, thinking it means something more along the lines of "Ask anyone and be their God."
But I do not think the priest is. Are you referring to them with respect, and that's all that matters.

By: Fern Gully (((Marlboro Man)))

Fern Gully (((Marlboro Man))) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:33:58 +0000

They relate to the spiritual paternity mentioned by the Apostles.
John said: "My children, I am writing to you so that you can not sin, but if one does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" (1 John 2:1); "no greatest joy that I can have this, to hear that my children follow the truth "(3 John 4). In fact, John is also responsible for the men in their congregations as "parents" (1 John 2:13-14).
Referring to these people as their spiritual children and spiritual children, Peter, Paul, and John implies their roles as spiritual fathers. Since the Bible often speaks of the spiritual paternity, which Catholics recognize and follow the custom of the apostles calling priests "father."

By: Stanbo

Stanbo — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:33:58 +0000

In Matthew 23:1-12, where Jesus called anyone "father" or "master" He is using figurative language to emphasize that all the legitimate authorities and the truth will ultimately come from God. We do not take these passages literally.
Throughout the Bible people are called parents and teachers. Catholics and Protestants call the men of the earth parents and teachers. St. Stephen and St. Paul called the Jewish religious leaders "fathers" (Acts 7:2 and 22:1). St. Paul calls the Corinthians "to my dear children … I became your father in Christ Jesus through the Gospel "(1 Cor 4:14-15, also see 1 Thess 2:11, 1 Tim 1:2 and Tit 1:4). St. Paul became his spiritual father, because they cooperated with God in giving spiritual life, like a biological parent is cooperating with God in giving life physics. Catholics call their priests "father", because, as St. Paul, priests cooperate with God in giving spiritual life to his flock by preaching the Gospel and administering the sacraments.
But if you still do not feel comfortable calling him Father, you must at least refer to him as the Reverend.
God bless,
Stanbo

By: Daver

Daver — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:33:58 +0000

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Nope. "Reverend" is the "official" title of a priest. "Shepherd" is the term given to the head of a Catholic parish priest.
The term "Father" is the way in which a priest is going.
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Call a priest "father" is not prohibited in the Bible:
Lord, Mary, the apostles and others refer to Spiritual Leaders as "Fathers"
Matt. 3:9, Luke 3:8 - Jesus refers to Abraham as our father. "
Mark 11:10 - the people cried out blessed is the kingdom of our father David that comes!
Luke 1:32 - the angel of God says that Jesus will be great and give the throne of his father David.
Luke 1:55 - Mary says that He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his posterity forever.
Luke 1:73 - Zechariah says the oath which He swore to our father Abraham.
Luke 16:24,30 - Jesus in his parable about the rich man, says our "father" Abraham.
John 4:12 - the Samaritan woman asks Jesus if He is greater than our father Jacob.
John 7:22 - Jesus refers to "parents" who gave the Jewish practice of circumcision.
John 8:56 - Jesus tells the Jews your "Father" Abraham rejoiced that he was to see my day.
Acts 3:13,25; 5:30 - Peter teaches that the God of our fathers "glorified His servant Jesus and raised him to life.
Acts 4:25 - Peter and John pray to God and relate to our "father" David.
Acts 7:11-12, 15,19,38,44-45,51-52 - Stephen refers to our "fathers" in faith.
Acts 7:32 - Stephen calls God the God of our fathers. "
Acts 13:17,32,36, 24:14, 26:6, 28:17,25 - Paul also refers to the God of our fathers "in faith.
Acts 22:3 - Paul says that he was educated under the strict law of our fathers. "
Acts 22:14 - Ananias tells that the God of our fathers. "
Rom. 4:1 - Paul calls Abraham our forefather. "
Rom. 4:16-17 - Paul says that Abraham is the father of us all and the "father of many nations.
Rom. 9:10 - Paul calls Isaac, a spiritual leader, our "ancestors."
1 Cor. 10:1 - Paul says that our "fathers" were all under the cloud, in reference to the Old Testament spiritual leaders.
Gal. 1:14 - Paul says that he was jealous of the tradition of their "parents."
2 Tim. 1:3 - Paul, thank God to whom he serves with a clear conscience as well as their "fathers" in faith.
Heb. 1:1 - God, the author spoke of old to our fathers. "
Heb. 3:9 - the Holy Spirit says that his "parents" put me on probation.
Heb. 8:9 - God says, not like the covenant I made with their "parents."
James 2:21 - James says that he was our father Abraham justified by works when he offered his son Isaac?
1 Peter 1:18 - Peter said to have been rescued from the futile ways inherited from their "parents."
2 Peter 3:4 - Peter says that since the "fathers" fell asleep, all things have continued as they were from the beginning.
There's more where that came.

By: Q&A Queen

Q&A Queen — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:33:58 +0000

Can, but no offense intended to others, you are absolutely right in its reasoning.
If needed, the verse in Matthew 23:9

By: Tolstoye

Tolstoye — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:33:58 +0000

LOL!
"There's more where that came from" is entirely credible.
The troll who posted this question has acted with respect for the Catholic is one less.
Good job, Bubba!

By: Marlboro Man

Marlboro Man — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:33:58 +0000

Nah. Pastor Reverend and the titles are actually used by Catholic priests.

By: Adoptive Father

Adoptive Father — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:33:58 +0000

Using this logic, you can not use the term master, which is forbidden by the same step.