Why do we call our priests Father?

[willie1963]

What is a valid Catholic response as to why we call our priests Father? It seems that this is a popular question/concern among our Protestant brothers and sisters as Our Lord stated in His gospel we should only refer to God the Father as Father.

(I’m new to the forums. Please forgive me if I have broken any rules. Thanks.)

 

[Reginald_Plum]

Willie,

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