3/10/25 - Fr. Anthony Amato - Why Isn't Baptism Administered to Embryos?

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 a Melkite priest? My sister says she finds it hard to forgive, should I leave it in God's hands? My sister is getting a PhD in LGBT studies, how should I handle this? Why did Mary appear to the Coptics if they are not in communion with Rome? In the divine mercy prayer why do offer up the Body, Blood Soul and Divinity? What is the difference between wearing the miraculous medal and a charm? When do you stop bringing to people's attention that they are using God's name in vain? While praying Is there less grace for each particular intention if you have more than one? Was there a time where the laity did not receive Communion on Good Friday? Why isn't baptism administered to embryos? Should Catholics refrain from going to parties during Lent? If I was a journalist and see a public figure in a drunken state, would it be detraction to publicize it? What is the best prayer for the Church Suffering? Which novena to St. Joseph does Father suggest? Is it ok for lay people to pray the Divine Office? At what point does fighting with your spouse become a mortal sin?

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