Comments on: The Bible says Father Call No One (religiously speaking) But God. So how do I address a Catholic priest?

By: Damian

Damian — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:56:38 +0000

I was in a similar situation once and if I recall I think I called a pastor or elder. I would not call his father or worship because the Bible specifically states that we should not do this.

By: Brooke

*Brooke* — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:56:38 +0000

Wow … Good question. Believing the same as you, but I've never been in that situation, it must have been difficult. One of them, not to offend him, and two, to avoid offending the Lord.
I can not help you … perhaps a Catholic priest may offer an alternative to what someone who can not call him Father can call you to not offend or disrespect him.
Alternatively, ask your pastor in the church than it should have.

By: flyersbi

flyersbi — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:56:37 +0000

I would call "Mr. Smith ", or something. When I was in the Air Force (working in the chapel, of all places), I would call the priest "Chaplin Smith."
I could call him "Father", because that is banned as a religious title (Matthew 23:9). I could call him "Reverend", because I have no reason to revere him, holy and awesome is the name of God (Psalm 111:9). I would not call 'pastor' because the Bible, he is not; the Bible, a shepherd (or greater) must be a married man (Titus 1:6). "Father" in Latin means "Father", banned for the same reason.
Probably not understand their unwillingness to call him "Father." You are probably not the only Catholic he's run into.

By: daddio

daddio — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:56:37 +0000

for me, no matter whether a priest or pope.
he is a man like me.

By: Augustin

Augustin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:56:37 +0000

In Matthew 3:9 Jesus refers to Abraham as "Father"
After the Gospels, in Acts 7:2 Stephen addresses the court of Jewish priests as "parents". He was then taken out and stoned to death for their faith in Christ.
Paul also deals with Jewish leaders as "Father" in Acts.
In Romans again Abraham is called "Father of us all"
In 1 Corinthians 4:14-15, Paul tells us he became our "Father" in Christ through the Gospels.
You should read the whole episode where Jesus says, call no man father, who has only one father in heaven. It was the Pharasee exposure of false teachers and preachers, and did so in his presence, where they also heard what he said.
He also told his followers in the present, to listen to the Jewish priests, do what they say you should do ….. but do they do, are corrupt.
Read everything and read it in its full context.
The call of the Father Priest … okay. Besides … sending us call the Father No Man … Jesus, Stephen, Paul and many others have sinned. Also we have sinned, when you call our men in the Parents Father.

By: James Blond

James Blond — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:56:37 +0000

"Yo Bro" bless me because I made some really nasty things "- that's how

By: Alexander Shannon

Alexander Shannon — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:56:37 +0000

"Father" is its title, not his name nor his relationship with you.
Religiously, it is presumed "the" father either. In Catholic circles, "Father" is one of the lowest greetings. "His Grace" is higher. Since you know all this - no offense if you call this man "Father" because it does not mean "God" when he says it.

By: isellpc

isellpc — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:56:37 +0000

I do not think I've read that writing, can you send me the verse? I am interested in reading the different interpretations.
But in that situation would have asked the priest, who could have been in possession of good conversation.

By: R G

R G — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:56:37 +0000

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By: novagirl

novagirl — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:56:37 +0000

You can do this for displaying recognized as representative of Christ. That is God.
If you still do not fully understand their request. We will gladly tell you. God bless.