Fr. Lampe’s Podcast

Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, the original homily that I gave in Fatima was lost. However, I did my best in this recording to capture the main points of that homily. So, please listen and learn about Fatima and the power of prayer.

Having arrived in Lisbon Portugal, the sightseeing began. First, a stop at the Church of Saint Anthony of Lisbon, followed by a visit to the Church of the Most Holy Miracle in Santarem, Portugal for the two Eucharistic Miracles that took place there. Lastly, the pilgrimage group went to Fatima.

The first day was a travel day. It’s a great opportunity to reflect upon what a pilgrimage is and why people go on it please listen to this reflection to better understand pilgrimages.

God reveals how He had gone through careful preparations in order for the vineyard to bear good fruit in our first reading and Jesus builds upon that imagery in our Gospel passage. Listen to my homily to consider in what ways we can better bear good fruit!

We’re all called to do the Will of the heavenly Father, but sometimes we say no to God in choosing sin. In our Gospel passage, Jesus explains that we can change our minds. We are able to repent and be forgiven. Listen to my homily to learn more!

God mercifully offers eternal life to those who don’t deserve it. Listen to my homily to learn more.

Our readings point to a beautiful reality of our faith, and that is forgiveness. Jesus reveals the tremendous and awesome merciful forgiveness of God, but he also challenges us to be merciful and forgiving to each other. Listen to my homily to learn more!

Our Lord loved us into existence and teaches us how to love each other through the Commandments, through the church, and other ways. He also teaches us how to lovingly correct each other. Please listen to my homily to learn more!

We might like Peter, feel confused or like the prophet Jeremiah, feel like we were duped when becoming disciples of Christ. We might think, “oh this will be easy and joyful at every moment always.” However, there are times where it can be difficult and where we need to carry our crosses. Listen to my homily to learn more!

Jesus starts a new chapter with his disciples when they identify him as the Christ. Listen to my homily to learn how he wants a deeper relationship with you in a new chapter in your life.

Deacon Dave preached for me for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. He spoke about faith and I briefly summarize what he had shared and then expand in different directions upon that starting point. Listen to this reflection to learn more.

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, I reflect upon the tradition of the Assumption in the Holy Land. Listen to my homily to learn more!