Fr. Lampe’s Podcast

Mothers Day - Fourth Sunday of Easter - May 11, 2025

As a nation, we are celebrating Mother’s Day. Mothers make lots of sacrifices for their children and want what is truly best for them. In my homily, I invite you to reflect upon the church as mother.

Pope - 3rd Sunday of Easter - May 4, 2025

In this homily, I talk about the Pope in order to help us gain a greater understanding of this leader of the Catholic Church. Listen to my homily to learn more.

First Holy Communion - Real Presence - May 3, 2025

This is a great day for our second graders, who will for the first time be united with our Lord Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist.

Mini Homily - Divine Mercy - Apr 27, 2025

Although I didn’t preach any of our regular Masses, I did prepare this miniature homily for those who are interested.

Joy of the Lord - Easter Sunday - Apr 20, 2025

Have you ever met someone who just seemed to be perpetually joyful? Where might that come from? What kind of joy is it? It could be the joy of the Lord! The joy of the Lord is a joy beyond what earth can offer. Listen to my homily to learn more.

Suffering for a Purpose - Good Friday - Apr 18, 2025

When we suffer, we can suffer for a purpose. There’s can be good reasons we choose a path that includes suffering. Jesus chose a path in which He suffered His passion and death out of love for all of us. Listen to my homily to learn more.

Holy Grail, Real Presence, and Live of Christ - Holy Thursday - Apr 17, 2025

Blessed Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized on April 27, 2025, created a website (therealpresence.org) with the Vatican approved Eucharistic miracles of the world. His collection also includes information about other things too like the Holy Grail, that is, the chalice Jesus used at the Last Supper. Listen to my to learn more!

Identity and Forgiveness - Fourth Sunday in Lent - Mar 30, 2025

Both sons in our gospel passage today forgot who they are and who their father is. We sometimes do the same, but the father is quick to forgive and we are invited to imitate him. Listen to my homily to learn more.

God, Our Loving Father - Third Sunday in Lent Mar 23, 2025

How we understand, God, the father affects how we live out our faith. Listen to my family to learn more.

Holy Face - Second Sunday in Lent - Mar 16, 2025

To see one’s face is to see what best reveals the whole person. Our Lord wants to reveal Himself to us, and in heaven, we will get to see Him face-to-face as He truly is, but here on earth we can only recognize Him through indirect means. But He still gives us glimpses of Himself and His glory to strengthen us on our journey. He also gives us ways to make up for our sins. Listen to my homily to learn more.

Reflection on Temptation and Identity - First Sunday in Lent - Mar 9, 2025

When we are firm in our identity as a beloved child of God, then it becomes more difficult for us to be tempted towards sin. Listen to my homily to learn more!

Take the Faith Seriously - Ash Wednesday - Mar 5, 2025

Father Steven Schneier should have died back in 1985 from a car accident, but miraculously not only survived, but even had a full and complete recovery without surgery. He remembers. He was at his own personal judgment before our Lord Jesus. Listen to my homily to hear the story.