Author: Rev. Francis J. Hoffman

Rev. Francis J. Hoffman

Rev. Francis J. Hoffman, "Fr. Rocky" is the Chairman and CEO of Relevant Radio and a priest of Opus Dei.

Rosary Novena Day 11: The Biggest Temptation

April 30, 2026April 27, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 11 Have you ever made a good decision and then been tempted to stray from it? Congratulations – you’re human! The good news is that the lives of the saints show us that God is constantly calling us back to His mercy. St. Margaret Mary had already felt a call to religious life, […]

Today’s Mass for April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for the Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church from the Chapel of the Proclamation in Lincolnshire, IL. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/ab06b920-21a9-4094-b0a7-b43b011507ff/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/ab06b920-21a9-4094-b0a7-b43b011507ff/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Rosary Novena Day 10: She Didn’t Feel Peace

April 29, 2026April 27, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Rosary Novena to the Sacred Heart

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 10 Have you ever been in a situation where something felt off? Like you didn’t fit in? That’s how St. Margaret Mary felt after leaving the convent and returning to normal life in her village. She had left behind her vow to become a nun and – though still pious – was […]

Today’s Mass for April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter from the Chapel of the Proclamation in Lincolnshire, IL. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/913732bc-f256-4822-bdd8-b43a01174173/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/913732bc-f256-4822-bdd8-b43a01174173/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Rosary Novena Day 9: Did You Forget This?

April 28, 2026April 24, 2026 Articles, Family and Kids, Rosary Novena to the Sacred Heart

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 9 Have you ever received a gift, but forgot to send a thank-you note? It’s a small gesture to send a thank you and it means the world to the person who gave us the gift, but often we forget. How often do we forget to thank God? He gives us everything […]

Today’s Mass for Monday, April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter from the Chapel of the Proclamation in Lincolnshire, IL. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/b28b0301-f26b-42f1-9d68-b4390116d4b3/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/b28b0301-f26b-42f1-9d68-b4390116d4b3/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Rosary Novena Day 8: When Suffering Won’t Go Away

April 27, 2026April 21, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Rosary Novena to the Sacred Heart

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 8 What do you do when suffering won’t go away? For St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the answer was to unite herself to Jesus. Yesterday I shared about how St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, born Marguerite Alacoque, went to a boarding school at a convent run by the Poor Clares. What I didn’t mention […]

Rosary Novena Day 7: Your Family Matters

April 26, 2026April 17, 2026 Articles, Family and Kids, Rosary Novena to the Sacred Heart

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 7 The devotion to the Sacred Heart grew out of one woman’s story: Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. St. Margaret Mary was born “Marguerite Alacoque” on July 22, 1647 in France. Her parents, Philiberte and Claude, were respected and wealthy. Marguerite helped her mother run the household for her four brothers and didn’t […]

Rosary Novena Day 6: The Woman Who Saw the Sacred Heart

April 25, 2026April 17, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Rosary Novena to the Sacred Heart

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 6 Where did the Sacred Heart devotion come from? Did the Church always have a devotion to the Sacred Heart? The answer is: Yes and No! Yes, the Church has always honored Jesus’ divine and human natures, as well as His Passion. The Sacred Heart is present in Scripture (piercing of Christ’s […]

Today’s Mass for Friday, April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Friday of the Third Week of Easter from the Chapel of the Proclamation in Lincolnshire, IL. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/6c51e537-c527-422a-bcd7-b4360117360d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/6c51e537-c527-422a-bcd7-b4360117360d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Today’s Mass for Wednesday, April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Thursday of the Third Week of Easter from the Chapel of the Proclamation in Lincolnshire, Illinois. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/5591f8ec-1d71-4396-85ed-b43501154076/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/5591f8ec-1d71-4396-85ed-b43501154076/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Rosary Novena Day 4: Why Are You On Pilgrimage?

April 23, 2026April 17, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Rosary Novena to the Sacred Heart

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 4 What is the best advice for a pilgrim? To know why you are going! Often before a pilgrimage, pilgrims will be advised to clarify exactly what they are praying for. Sometimes they will even write it down before they go and keep it in their pockets. Why do this? Pilgrimages are […]

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