7/9/25 – Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F. I. - But Is It ”Art?”

Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. served as Rector of the Shrine Church at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lacrosse, Wisconsin from 2016 to 2021. He was ordained in May of 2000. In Today's Show: Can you please explain some of the various names or titles for Our Lady? How do we make sure AI does not replace God? Is my unusual looking crucifix OK to own, or is it just bad art? Do we know who the first Gentile was? Where should my focus be when praying the rosary? Can you explain the apparition of Our Lady of La Salette, and if it is Church approved? Can I pray for a deceased family member's soul years after their death, knowing they didn't live the Catholic faith? ​​I want to return to the Catholic Church. Is my first communion valid If I was not well catechized and was forced to participate? How should a well formed Catholic conscience react to praise and worship music during adoration and other charismatic associated forms of prayer outside of Mass? Do I need to confess more if my sins are coming back to my conscience? After Jesus' second coming, will there be no one left to pray for souls in purgatory? 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!