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Where in the Old Testament is God described as a Father?

Isaiah 64:8 — "But now, O LORD, thou art our father; …". Jeremiah 31:9 — "… I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.". … Malachi 1:6 — "A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? …". Malachi 2:10 — "Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? …". …
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Is there a respectful way to address a Catholic priest other than "Father"?

I don't want to address anyone as "my lord" or "father" unless they really are my lord or my father. … "Would the Father like another piece of cake?" "The Monsignor is very amusing tonight." …
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