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 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 […]

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. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/6fc55d94-2566-42cb-8698-b4130117e156/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/6fc55d94-2566-42cb-8698-b4130117e156/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 27: What Happens In Confession Stays In Confession

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 27 What Happens In Confession Stays In Confession Welcome back to the Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments. Today is our second “final lesson” the Sacrament of Confession, and this one is about the “Sacramental Seal.” The Sacramental Seal means that the Confessor cannot say anything about what he heard in confession: he cannot […]

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 27: Eucharistic Prayer – Memento

March 20, 2026March 12, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Praying for someone? Remember this! Today’s Lenten Lesson: Eucharistic Prayer (2) Memento Did you ever tell someone you would pray for them? Now’s your chance. After directing our prayers of offering to God the Father through Jesus Christ, the priest prays for the Church, the pope, the local bishop, and all “who holding to the […]

Today’s Mass for March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026 Podcasts, Today's Mass

Today’s Mass for the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 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/c65a9634-eab8-4430-b9da-b4120117defe/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b186c27f-c05f-4af5-8068-adf10181d42a/c65a9634-eab8-4430-b9da-b4120117defe/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 26: Eucharistic Prayer

March 19, 2026March 12, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

This is the first time we kneel. Today’s Lenten Lesson: Eucharistic Prayer (1) Now it is time to kneel because something very important is about to happen. I will spend the next seven lessons on the Eucharistic Prayer, and it would really help if you had a copy of the Eucharistic Prayers from your missalette, […]

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 26: What Will The Priest Think Of Me?

March 19, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 26 What Will The Priest Think Of Me? Welcome back to the Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments! Today is our final lesson on the sacrament Confession, also known as Reconciliation or Penance. Did you know that there is only one approved apparition of the Blessed Mother in the history of the Church where the […]

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