
11/27/25 – Fr. Anthony Amato - Thanksgiving Special 2025
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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:
- Should Catholics attend Thanksgiving Mass?
- Are we in the end times?
- Why is the Catholic church seen as conservative when Jesus was progressive for his time?
- Is it wrong to lie about Santa Claus?
- Fr. Amato's favorite holiday
- How do we forgive those who don't regret their actions?
- Was Saint Joseph celibate?
- How can we help our community during the holidays?
- What happens to the bodies and souls of people when they pass?
- Is it sinful to spread the ashes of a pet?
- Should we take our young children up for a communion blessing?
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