Fr. Lampe’s Podcast

Encountering Christ, Especially at Mass -15th Sunday in OT - Jul 13, 2025

In the familiar parable of the good Samaritan, the victim encounters the good Samaritan who takes care of him. We are the victim in need of encountering our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who for us is the good Samaritan. Listen to my homily to learn more.

Pray for More Priests - 14th Sunday in OT - Jul 6, 2025

Priests celebrate Mass for us. They also draw people to God and provide grace for them to go deeper in their relationship with the Lord. Let us pray that the Lord gives us more priests to be at His service.

Reflection: Apostles and Bishops - Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul - Jun 29, 2025

As we recall the Saints, Peter and Paul, we also recall how Peter was the first pope and Paul was an apostle called by Christ on a special mission. The Apostles established grew the church started by Christ and made the bishops their successors. Listen to my reflection to learn more.

Jesus gives us His Heart - Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - Jun 27, 2025

Our Lord reveals His love to us using a parable about the good Shepherd. Love is often represented by a heart, and as we celebrate the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus we’re reminded of His love. He gives us His Heart in a special way in the Eucharist. Listen to my homily to learn more!

Preparation - Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist - Jun 24, 2025

St. John the Baptist prepared the way for the coming of Christ how do we prepare the way for Christ coming? How do we prepare for Mass? Listen to my homily to learn more.

Real Presence - Corpus Christi - Jun 22, 2025

Are you familiar with the Eucharistic miracle that took place in Bolsena, Italy? Do you know why we believe that Jesus is really present in the Eucharist? How does any of this affect our daily lives? Listen to my homily for answers to these questions.

Spiritual Participation in the Mass - Trinity Sunday - Jun 15, 2025

This Trinity Sunday happens to also be Father’s Day. As we examine the inner workings and relationship of the members of the Trinity, especially God the Father, we can see how the Father participates in the sacrifice of Christ on the cross. He does so in a spiritual way, and we are called to also participate spiritually in the celebration of the Mass. Listen to my homily to learn more!

Holy Spirit - Penetecost - Jun 8, 2025

Jesus gives us the Holy Spirit and by the Holy Spirit we are able to say “Jesus is Lord“. Let us pray for a greater outpouring and presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives! Listen to my homily to learn more.

Ultimate Goal and Next Steps - Ascension of Our Lord - Jun 1, 2025

When I asked where I wanted to go, I simply said heaven. Heaven should be our ultimate goal. Are we living our lives here on earth for the sake of heaven what next steps can be taken so that we can continue our journey on the way to this ultimate goal? Listen to my family for some ideas.

Peace - Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 25, 2025

Piece is something that we desire, but it can be thought of in different ways. It can be thought of as an absence of conflict, but it can also be thought of as being in good relationship or right relationship. Listen to my homily as I explore these ways of considering peace.

Love as Jesus Loved - 5th Sunday of Easter - May 18, 2025

Jesus tells us to love as he loved. How did he love? What does that look like in our lives? Where do we get the strength to love like he did? Listen to my family to finance to these questions..

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.