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 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. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 29: When Is The Best Time To Anoint The Sick?

March 23, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 29 When Is The Best Time To Anoint The Sick? Welcome back to the Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments. Today we continue learning about the Anointing of the Sick. The Minister for the Anointing of the Sick is the Priest or the Bishop, but not a deacon or a lay person. The matter […]

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 28: Why Is The Anointing Of The Sick Important?

March 21, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 28 Why Is The Anointing Of The Sick Important? Welcome back to our Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments. If you recall, there are three sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist; and two Sacraments of Healing: Confession and Anointing of the Sick. We just finished seven Lessons on the very important […]

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 28: Eucharistic Prayer – The Consecration

March 21, 2026March 12, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

What did Jesus say at the Last Supper? Today’s Lenten Lesson: Eucharistic Prayer (3) The Consecration What did Jesus say at the Last Supper? At the Last Supper Jesus said, “Do this in memory of me.” And that’s exactly what we do at Mass each day. The priest takes unleavened wheat bread and grape wine […]

Today’s Mass for March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

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

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