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.

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 33: The Lord’s Prayer

March 27, 2026March 12, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

There are seven petitions in this prayer Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Lord’s Prayer Do you know why the Our Father is called the Lord’s Prayer? The Our Father is called the “Lord’s Prayer” because it was given to us by Jesus Christ, Our Lord. He composed it. That’s why we stand up to pray it […]

Today’s Mass for March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent 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/a0488ebe-993c-4e2c-85d7-b41901157ed1/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/a0488ebe-993c-4e2c-85d7-b41901157ed1/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 32: Eucharistic Prayer – Amen

March 26, 2026March 12, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

It’s the same in multiple languages Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Eucharistic Prayer (7) Amen Do you remember that Amen song from the movie Lilies of the Field? It is such a simple word: Amen. And it seems to be exactly the same in English, German, French, Spanish, Latin, Greek, Aramaic, and Hebrew. That’s because it […]

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 32: Should I Attend A Priestly Ordination?

March 26, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 32 Should I Attend A Priestly Ordination? Welcome back to our Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments. Today we continue with Holy Orders, and since there are three degrees – bishop, priest, deacon – but only a limited amount of time, I think it will be most useful for this audience if I only […]

Today’s Mass for March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord 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/57934243-38df-4301-ac43-b4180116f05f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/57934243-38df-4301-ac43-b4180116f05f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 31: Who Are The Shepherds Jesus Promised To Us?

March 25, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 31 Who Are The Shepherds Jesus Promised To Us? Welcome back to the Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments! There are two sacraments left, both at the Service of Communion: Holy Orders and Matrimony. Today we begin our Series on Holy Orders. From the Catechism of the Catholic Church we read: 1536 Holy Orders is […]

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 31: Eucharistic Prayer – Eucharistic Doxology

March 25, 2026March 12, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Do you know what the Doxology is? Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Eucharistic Prayer (6) Eucharistic Doxology Do you know what the Doxology is? No matter which Eucharistic Prayer we use (1, 2, 3, 4 or the various Eucharistic Prayers for Reconciliation or Masses for Children) they all end the same with the “Eucharistic Doxology.” A […]

Today’s Mass for March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent 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/927ba96c-424f-4f53-83af-b41701152457/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/927ba96c-424f-4f53-83af-b41701152457/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 30: Eucharistic Prayer – Memento of the Dead

March 24, 2026March 12, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Did you know the dead are actually alive? Today’s Lenten Lesson: Lesson 30: The Eucharistic Prayer (5) Memento of the Dead Did you know that the dead are actually alive? At every Mass, the Church prays for the living and the dead. Just because a person has died does not mean he is no longer […]

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 30: What Sacrament Can Help Me Go Straight To Heaven?

March 24, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 30 What Sacrament Can Help Me Go Straight To Heaven? Welcome back to the Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments. Today I will tell you a few more things about the Anointing of the Sick, and then tomorrow we will move on to the Sacraments at the Service of Communion, that is, Matrimony and […]

Today’s Mass for March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent 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/85fcd0a9-b740-44f6-bafc-b41601184ef3/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/85fcd0a9-b740-44f6-bafc-b41601184ef3/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 29: Eucharistic Prayer – Bells

March 23, 2026March 12, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Who doesn’t like bells? Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Eucharistic Prayer (4) Bells Do you like to hear the bells at Mass? I love bells, don’t you? Bells are permitted at Mass, but not mandatory. Still, I think they add something beautiful to the experience. When I was chaplain at Northridge Prep school for boys, the […]

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