Why do we call Priests Father?

[joe_lucio]

I have a hard time trying to explain this to folk that ask me this very same question. I’m told Bible says do not call anyone Father, yet you call your Priest Father. Why?
Is there a simple explanation that I can respond with?

Thanks
Joe

 

[Devon_Caffran]

The following links should assist you in better understanding the biblical basis of calling priests “Father”. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
Recommended Reading:

• Why do Catholics call the pope “Holy Father”?
• Why do Catholics call priests “Father” when Jesus said “call no man father”?
• Call No Man “Father”?