Why do we call priests Father?

[rickeroo2]

Many people are always asking why Catholics use the term father with our priests. It does state in Matthew to call no man father. But I also know that many references in the bible refer to father Abraham.Can you please give me more biblical points to make to those who question this practice ?
Sincerely Rickeroo2l

 

[Reginald_Plum]

Rickeroo,

These links should be helpful in 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 directly.

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