12/16/25 - Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. - What Are the Origins of the Nativity Scene?

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:

• What are the origins of the Nativity scene?
• Is it okay for already frozen embryos to be given to surrogate mothers?
• Why do some areas have a low number of priestly vocations?
• How should someone deal with intrusive thoughts?
• If someone lies and renounces their faith when they didn't mean it, would they then lose their salvation?
• When do thoughts turn into sins?
• Why does God allow suffering?
• Why are some embarrassed to show their faith?
• What should a Marian relationship look like?
• Why is IVF evil?

Resources:

Fr. Elias' 2026 Pilgrimage to Japan: Click here

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