Catechism of the Catholic Church
Paragraph 238
Many religions invoke God as "Father." The deity is often considered the "father of gods and of men." In Israel, God is called "Father" inasmuch as he is Creator of the world. Even more, God is Father because of the covenant and the gift of the law to Israel, "his first-born son." God is also called the Father of the king of Israel. Most especially he is "the Father of the poor," of the orphaned and the widowed, who are under his loving protection. (2443)
Biblical citations
Related passages (suggestions)
- Isaiah 63:16·BibleIsaiah 63:16
porque sois nosso pai. Abraão, de fato, nos ignora, e Israel não nos conhece; sois vós, Senhor, o nosso pai, nosso Redentor desde os tempos passados.*
- Romans 4:17·BibleRomans 4:17
Em verdade, está escrito: Eu te constituí pai de muitas nações (Gn 17,5); (nosso pai, portanto) diante dos olhos daquele em quem acreditou, o Deus que dá vida aos mortos e chama…
- Psalms 67:6·BiblePsalms 67:6
É o pai dos órfãos e o protetor das viúvas, esse Deus que habita num templo santo.