2/24/25 - Fr. Anthony Amato - Why do We Need the Catechism?

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 Since the 10 Commandments are part of Natural Law, why do we need Catechism? Was God cruel to Abraham by "tricking" him into thinking that he had to sacrifice Issac? If Jesus overturned the dietary restrictions of Jews, why were they there in the first place? Should I attend a Catholic wedding where the couple are cohabitating? Would 5 eggs a day be okay for Lent? Can Catholics read both Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter? I heard a woman loudly cursing next door in a medical clinic, should I bring this up to the staff of the clinic? If a Catholic is dealing with addiction, should they quit cold turkey or gradually? A Prayer for Pope Francis My medical job requires me tell people to do yoga, should I quit? Who is Jesus Christ to you personally? If you need to be in a state of Grace to receive a Indulgence. How can that help you repent and receive remission for your sins? When someone's reputation is being tarnished, do you have a duty to tell them about it? How should we react when an acquaintance mentions that they have become a Freemason, or uses IVF/contraception? Do you think the Latin Mass will the only mass in 100 years or will the vernacular survive? What is the process for unregistering from a parish? Can I still receive the same graces at the Novus Ordo vs the Latin Mass? Do you think the laity should pray any of the offices? Do you have any resources on the modern charismatic concept of speaking in tongues? 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!