Review\n"Among many Catholics today, there is confusion not only about what the Church teaches but also why it teaches what it does. Fr. Griffin's admirable book offers thoughtful and nuanced responses to some of the common objections raised against the Church's proclamation of the faith. This is a helpful guide for pastors, parents, catechists, and all those entrusted with the sacred and noble task of forming others in the faith." 
Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend and Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Doctrine 
"Fr. Carter Griffin shares, from years of experience training seminarians, how to think about the hot-button issues of our time. From same-sex marriage to the very existence of God, you will find the reasons behind the teaching of the Catholic Church. In an age when Catholic teaching is misinterpreted and misrepresented, it is critical that we know who we are, what we believe, and why." 
John H. Garvey, President, Catholic University of America 
"This is a handy book for anyone desiring to know and to understand more clearly the Church's position on a variety of frequently asked questions, ranging all the way from the existence of God in the first chapter to same-sex marriage in the last. The topics are chosen based on the judgment of the author, a seasoned seminary professor, regarding what issues, when improperly understood, are most likely to block a person's acceptance of the Catholic faith. There are no straw positions set up, and Fr. Griffin gives the answers without triumphalism or contempt for those who are troubled by what they believe the Church's position to be. Highly recommended." 
John C. Cavadini, Director of the McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre Dame 
"A very reliable and clear guide to some very important questions. This book makes an important contribution to resolving the confusion about truth that has so weakened the lives of so many Catholics." 
Ralph Martin S.T.D.,Director of Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization, Sacred Heart Major Seminary 
"Fr. Carter Griffin has supplied an excellent tool for answering many of the questions Catholics are asked most often. What makes this book unique is the quick summary format he employs. In just a few pages he states common objections, sets forth a brief description of fundamental Catholic teaching, replies to the objections, and then cites resources for further study. This format makes for an excellent and quick resource for Catholics—clergy and laity alike. Think of it like a playbook that helps advance the ball in conversations about the faith. In a time where brevity and coming quickly to the point are appreciated and often very necessary, this book is a most valuable resource. Buy a copy and keep it near at hand!" 
Msgr. Charles Pope, Pastor of Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Parish, Washington, D.C. 
"With the heart of a spiritual father and the wisdom of a seasoned seminary formator, Fr. Carter Griffin offers clear, insightful explanations that reveal the intelligibility of the Catholic faith. Spiritual seekers looking for the inner reasonableness, goodness, and beauty of faith will find in these pages wisdom offered with the courage and charity of a contemporary Christian apologist." 
Dr. Jem Sullivan, Author of Believe, Celebrate, Live, Pray: A Weekly Guide to the Catechism of the Catholic Church --Endorsements\nWhile social norms and political movements are rapidly changing, the truth of the Catholic faith stands firm. In Cross-Examined: Catholic Responses to the World's Questions, readers are equipped to address even the most sensitive topics, from the existence of God to the existence of hell, from women's ordination to Marian devotion, from assisted suicide to transgenderism. 
In Cross-Examined, Fr. Carter Griffin begins each discussion not with Catholic teaching but rather with its most common objections. Articulating these objections serves several purposes. First, it help

Cross-Examined: Catholic Responses to the World’s Questions

Fr. Carter Griffin

Emmaus Road Publishing

Priests are called to be worthy spiritual fathers to the souls entrusted to their care. Years of seminary formation ideally forge them into faithful, generous, healthy priests, ready to serve the needs of the Church. But priests are not immune to the busyness, pressures, and distractions of a life of ministry. Over time, the lessons from their formation can fade into the background. Forming Fathers: Seminary Wisdom for Every Priest seeks to remind priests of the lessons so greatly needed to fulfill their calling faithfully. Originally delivered by Fr. Carter Griffin as talks to seminarians, this series of short, inspiring vignettes can help rekindle a priest's first love and awaken the aspirations that brought him into the seminary in the first place. Much of what is contained in these pages is also applicable to Catholic laymen, themselves called to the virtues of Christian manhood, the responsibilities of discipleship, and the dignity of spiritual fatherhood. Fr. Griffin covers such central topics as the life of prayer, offering Holy Mass well, the importance of priestly friendships, and the need for fortitude. He addresses challenging issues, such as chaste celibacy, loving the Church, and living material simplicity, with simple truth. Priests may benefit most, however, from some of the themes that might have been overlooked in their seminary days: the importance of courtesy, the vital role of order and daily exposure to beauty, the virtue of magnanimity and its impact on priestly happiness, and exercising priestly leadership.

Forming Fathers: Seminary Wisdom for Every Priest

"The Church today demands a profound renewal of celibate priesthood and the fatherhood to which it is ordered." Priestly celibacy, some say, is an outdated relic from another age. Others see it as a lonely way of life. But as Fr. Carter Griffin argues in Why Celibacy?: Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest, the ancient practice of celibacy, when lived well, helps a priest exercise his spiritual fatherhood joyfully and fruitfully. Along the way, Griffin explores:
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<li>the question of optional celibacy</li> <li>some pitfalls of celibate paternity</li> <li>the selection and formation of candidates for celibate priesthood</li> <li>why biological fathers are also called to spiritual fatherhood</li> <li>the powerful impact of celibacy on the Church and the wider culture</li>
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In a critical moment for the Catholic priesthood, Fr. Griffin brings light and hope with a new perspective on the Church's perennial wisdom on celibacy.

Why Celibacy?: Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest

Scott Hahn (Foreword)

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Cross-Examined: Catholic Responses to the World’s Questions

Forming Fathers: Seminary Wisdom for Every Priest

Why Celibacy?: Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest