The Christian Heritage Centre

Wednesday 7th May 2025

The Fatherhood of the Priest

Recordings of the eight meditations given by Rev. Dr Granados on the fatherhood of the priest.

Rev. Dr. José Granados, dcjm, is the Superior General of the Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary and co-founder and president of The Veritas Amoris Project

He teaches theology of marriage at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary (Denver, CO) and at the Séminaire International d’Ars (France). From 2004 to 2009 Fr. Granados taught dogmatic theology at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family at The Catholic University of America. From 2010 to 2019 Fr. Granados was the Vice President and Professor of Dogmatic Theology at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute, Central See (Rome). He is a member of the scientific council of the journals Revista española de teología and Gregorianum.

He has been a consultor for the Congregation of the Doctrine of Faith (2013-2020), to the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life (2018-2023), and to the Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops (2015-2020).

He has authored several publications including; “An Introduction to Sacramental Theology. Signs of Christ in the Flesh”, CUA Press, Washington, DC 2021; “Una sola carne en un solo Espíritu. Teología del matrimonio,” Palabra, Madrid 2014; “La carne si fa amore. Il corpo, cardine della storia della salvezza,” Cantagalli, Siena 2010. Rev. Granados is co-author, with Carl Anderson, of “Called to Love: Approaching John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.”

The Fatherhood of Christ

In this first talk, Fr Granados looks at the figure of St Peter to see how Christ’s fatherhood is manifested in him.

Christ's Fatherhood in the Eucharist

The second meditation focuses on the Eucharist as the locus of Christ’s giving of the life that He has received from the Father.

The Fatherhood of the Priest in St Paul

St Paul’s letters are a rich source of meditation on Christian fatherhood and motherhood, and of ministry as a liturgical act.

Mary and the Fatherhood of the Priest

Mary’s motherhood serves as a reminder of the heavenly orientation of our bodies, with a meditation on the Wedding Feast at Canaan.

Fatherhood in Baptism and Confirmation

Baptism and Confirmation offer a lens to examine the generative aspects of fatherhood, with the examples of St Joseph and Abraham.

Fatherhood and Forgiveness

Exploring the dynamic of freedom, sin and forgiveness in the spiritual and family spheres, with a reflection on the Prodigal Son.

Fatherhood and Suffering

The place and meaning of suffering, and the role of the father in educating for a healthy approach to life.

Fatherhood and Matrimony

A reflection on the relationship between priesthood and matrimony, and the mutual support that they provide for each other.