3/25/25 - Fr. Anthony Amato - Could Our Lady Have Said No to the Angel?

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 If someone commits a grave sin accidently does that still open themselves up to demonic possession? How does the Church view infertility treatments if a couple are struggling to conceive? Why do people raise their hands during the Our Father, and should they? Is Natural Family Planning acceptable for Catholics to use? During the Annunciation, did Our Lady have the option to say no? Why does Our Lady only appear to Catholics? Is the Didache good proof of the Early Church being Catholic? Should the Annunciation be considered the "real" Christmas? Is it necessary to believe that St. Joseph was chaste his entire life? Why would God have to be mindful of his Passion like mentioned in the Divine Mercy prayers? During the Eucharistic prayer the priest sometimes says "we may merit to be co-heirs to Eternal life". How can we by ourselves merit heaven? What does it mean to be in communion with the pope? Can I go to my sister's non-Catholic parish to avoid creating strife? What is the view of the Church regarding tattoos? 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!