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 March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for the Memorial of St. Patrick 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/c603cfd5-b17e-4c4d-b9f7-b410011804e7/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/c603cfd5-b17e-4c4d-b9f7-b410011804e7/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 24: When Is It Time To Go To Confession?

March 17, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 24 When Is It Time To Go To Confession? Welcome back to our Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments. Today I want to tell you about the “Five Steps” to a good confession, as well as a few other points you might be interested in. There are five steps to a good confession: 1. […]

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 24: Prayer Over the Gifts

March 17, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

This is like saying grace before meals… Listen to today’s Lenten Lesson: Prayer Over the Gifts Just as we say grace before meals, now the priest prays the prayer over the gifts. There are three prayers which are unique for each daily Mass: the Opening Prayer, the Prayer over the Gifts, and the Prayer after […]

Today’s Mass for March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Monday of the Fourth 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/7d209429-9e12-40a4-88d3-b40f0115c6e7/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/7d209429-9e12-40a4-88d3-b40f0115c6e7/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 23: The “Orate Fratres”

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

‘My sacrifice and yours.’ What does THAT mean? Today’s Lenten Lesson: The ‘Orate Fratres’ We’re back on our feet again and everyone is praying together. The gifts having been prepared, the priest invites everyone to pray: “Pray brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.” Standing, the people reply: […]

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 23: A Powerful Way To Keep The Devil At Bay

March 16, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 23 A Powerful Way To Keep The Devil At Bay Welcome back to our Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments, great gifts that Jesus left His Church so we could always grow closer to him. Yesterday I told you, at some length, about the moment of the Institution of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It […]

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 22: Why Did Jesus Forgive The Apostles?

March 14, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 22 Why Did Jesus Forgive The Apostles? I am sure glad that you are watching and listening to these Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments. One of my first duties as a priest is to teach the people what the Church has taught me. Although you might hear some people say that “ignorance is […]

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 22: Secret Prayers

March 14, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Did you know there are “secret” prayers at Mass? Today’s Lenten Lesson: Secret Prayers Did you know there are some ‘secret’ prayers at Mass? If you watch very closely, you’ll notice that the priest is moving his lips and praying some prayers very, very quietly during the Preparation of the Gifts. The rubrics indicate that […]

Today’s Mass for March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Friday of the Third 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/feb490cc-9f20-4e38-b09e-b40c010f17f7/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/feb490cc-9f20-4e38-b09e-b40c010f17f7/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 21: The Offertory

March 13, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Can we give something back to God? Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Offertory Can we give something back to God? Yes, once we arrive to the Offertory, it’s our turn to give something to God. After the Prayers of the Faithful (Universal Prayer), the Mass enters into a new and profound phase: the ritual of offering […]

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 21: Is Confirmation Necessary For Salvation?

March 13, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 21 Is Confirmation Necessary For Salvation? Yesterday I told you about the Minister, the Matter and Form, and the Recipient of the Sacrament of Confirmation, and today I want to tell you about the effects of confirmation. After all, what difference does it make if you receive or don’t receive Confirmation? Jesus never […]

Today’s Mass for March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for Thursday of the Third 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/07fd6d1a-8ffb-4e65-b86c-b40b01174403/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/07fd6d1a-8ffb-4e65-b86c-b40b01174403/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

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