4/8/25 - Fr. Anthony Amato - How Should Catholics React to Cardinal McCarrick's Passing?

08/04/2025 52 min
4/8/25 - Fr. Anthony Amato - How Should Catholics React to Cardinal McCarrick's Passing?

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Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York.   In Today's Show What is the best way to grow spiritually during Holy Week? What can I do to please God during Mass? What are some signs of a priestly vocation?* Do Bishops have to be part of the First Communion Mass? Is it ok to focus on observing the Latin Mass without following the missal verbatim? Why did God not send Christ immediately after Adam and Eve sinned? What are Fr. Amato's three favorite books of the Bible to use for Lectio Divina? Is it okay if I receive Jesus from the chalice and not the host? How should Catholics react to Cardinal McCarrick's passing? Is using the wrong date for my birthday while creating an online account considered lying? Are priestly blessings on pre-recorded audio or video still valid?  Vocations: by Fr. William Doyle, S.J. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

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