Eucharistic Encounter 24: Fr. John Hilkert

February 28, 2024February 26, 2024 Articles, Eucharistic Encounters

It was Good Friday afternoon, and the old priest wouldn’t let me open the confessional door.   Hi everyone. This is Father Rocky at the Cathedral of Saint Francis Xavier ... Read more

Eucharistic Encounter 23: Only Judas Complained

February 21, 2024February 12, 2024 Articles, Eucharistic Encounters

Pop quiz: Do you remember who said, “Why wasn’t that sold and the money given to the poor?” Hi everyone, this is Father Rocky with another story about the ... Read more

Eucharistic Encounter 22: Expressway Churches

February 14, 2024February 7, 2024 Articles, Eucharistic Encounters

Did you ever wonder why there are so many beautiful Catholic churches right next to the expressways in our big cities in America?   If you live in a big ... Read more

Eucharistic Encounter 21: Why don’t you go?

February 7, 2024February 6, 2024 Articles, Eucharistic Encounters

What’s the number one reason people give for not going to Mass on Sunday?   You know, fewer people go to Mass on Sundays in our country today than 50 ... Read more

Eucharistic Encounter 20: The Rain Stopped II

January 31, 2024January 16, 2024 Articles, Eucharistic Encounters

We are here in the real presence of Jesus, in the Holy Eucharist, in the monstrance. He’s truly here. This is not a symbol. So, Lord, with Your permission, ... Read more

Eucharistic Encounter 19: Fr. Sal Ferigle

January 24, 2024January 16, 2024 Articles, Eucharistic Encounters

Why on earth would a priest hear your confession while he’s having a heart attack? Hi everyone. This is Father Rocky in the Cathedral of Saint Francis Xavier in ... Read more

Eucharistic Encounter 18: Seven Words You Need to Know

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 Articles, Eucharistic Encounters

Have you ever wondered why we’re supposed to be quiet in church? Hi, this is Father Rocky in the Cathedral of Saint Francis Xavier in Green Bay, WI, with ... Read more

Eucharistic Encounter 17: “August” in the Code of Canon Law

January 10, 2024January 16, 2024 Articles, Eucharistic Encounters

What is the greatest sacrament of them all?   Hi everyone. This is Father Rocky in the Cathedral of Saint Francis Xavier in Green Bay, WI for another lesson on ... Read more

Eucharistic Encounter 16: “The Rain Stopped”

January 3, 2024December 21, 2023 Articles, Eucharistic Encounters

God is still in control of the weather.  Hi everyone. This is Father Rocky in the Chapel of the Nativity at Relevant Radio in Green Bay, WI with another ... Read more

Eucharistic Encounter 15: The Marlboro Man

December 27, 2023December 21, 2023 Articles, Eucharistic Encounters

Can you see faith? Can you hear faith?  Hi everyone. This is Father Rocky in the Chapel of the Nativity at Relevant Radio in Green Bay, WI with another ... Read more

Eucharistic Encounter 14: “That’s why we had to start in the chapel.”

December 20, 2023December 18, 2023 Articles, Eucharistic Encounters

It’s dangerous to work in a tuberculosis ward in a hospital. Really dangerous.   Hi, everyone. This is Father Rocky in the Chapel of the Nativity and Relevant Radio in ... Read more

Eucharistic Encounter 13: The Most Beautiful Perpetual Adoration Chapel in the World

December 13, 2023December 4, 2023 Articles, Eucharistic Encounters

Have you ever visited the most beautiful Perpetual Adoration Chapel in the world? I’m very blessed to have grown up in Mundelein, Illinois, where on the edge of the ... Read more