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.

Today’s Mass for April 06, 2026

April 6, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Monday in the Octave of Easter from The Chapel of the Proclamation in Lincolnshire, IL. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 40: The Mass is Ended

April 4, 2026March 12, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Mass is ended. Now what do we do? Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Mass is Ended The Mass is ended, and life begins. So the Mass is ended. Now what do we do? Having received Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist, we go out into the world to bring Christ to all we meet, […]

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 40: How Can You Insure Your Marriage?

April 4, 2026February 17, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 40 How Can You Insure Your Marriage? Get Your Copy of Marriage Insurance at the Relevant Radio Store! Welcome back to our Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments, and today is our last lesson! I am very happy that you joined us this Lent, and I sure hope you learned more about your Faith, […]

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 39: A City With A Zero Percent Divorce Rate?

April 3, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 39 A City With A Zero Percent Divorce Rate? Welcome back to our Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments. Today I’d like to tell you a little bit about the wedding ceremony and then tomorrow we will finish with my time-proven recommendations for a successful and happy marriage all contained in my book, “Marriage […]

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 39: Thanksgiving After Communion

April 3, 2026March 12, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

After Holy Communion, do this! Today’s Lenten Lesson: Thanksgiving After Communion There’s lots of great features on the Relevant Radio App, but this one is my favorite and I use it every day. Once you’ve downloaded the Relevant Radio App, click on the drop down menu on the right hand side (it’s in the upper […]

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 38: Can You Get Married On The Beach?

April 2, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 38 Can You Get Married On The Beach? Welcome back to our Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments. Let’s continue with the Sacrament of Marriage. Who can get married? Marriage is for one man and for one woman, and in the Catholic Church, normally it is between two practicing Catholics who are baptized and have […]

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 38: How to Receive Holy Communion

April 2, 2026March 12, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

How do you receive Holy Communion? Today’s Lenten Lesson: How to Receive Holy Communion Do you know how to receive Holy Communion? When Our Lady appeared to Adele Brise at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Wisconsin, her message was simple, clear and direct. “Teach the children what they need to know […]

Today’s Mass for April 01, 2026

April 1, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Wednesday of Holy Week from The Chapel of the Proclamation in Lincolnshire, IL. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 37: Behold the Lamb of God

April 1, 2026March 12, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

We say the words of an unbaptized centurion? Today’s Lenten Lesson: Behold the Lamb of God The most powerful personal prayer at Mass was written by a guy who wasn’t even baptized. It’s true. It’s the “Lord, I am not worthy” prayer and it was an unbaptized Roman centurion who made it up. Right before […]

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 37: Why Is Marriage So Vital To Our Survival?

April 1, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 37 Why Is Marriage So Vital To Our Survival? Welcome back to the Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments. Today we turn to the Sacrament of Marriage, Matrimony, our seventh and final sacrament. I don’t know who wrote it or said it, but I do believe it is true: “as Marriage goes, so goes […]

Today’s Mass for March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Tuesday of Holy Week from The Chapel of the Proclamation in Lincolnshire, IL. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 36: What Is The Life Of A Priest Really Like?

March 31, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 36 What Is The Life Of A Priest Really Like? Welcome back to our Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments as we finish up today on Holy Orders. Over the years people have asked me, “When did you know for sure that you wanted to be a priest?” “About six months after I was […]

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