Fr. Lampe’s Podcast

What do the Ashes Mean? - Ash Wednesday - February 17th, 2021

As we start our season of Lent, we mark the beginning of this season with ashes.  Why though do we put ashes on our heads?  Couldn’t we start the season in some other way?  What do the ashes mean?  Listen to my homily and find out!

The Catholic Faith is Reasonable - 4th Sunday of OT - January 31st, 2021

For us to firmly assent to that which is unseen is called faith.  We have faith in what people tell us even though we don't see it for ourselves because we consider them trustworthy and believable.  For example, believing how software works based on what a person is told without checking the source code is a kind of faith.  This kind of faith that is called natural faith.  We use natural faith on a regular basis, believing and even acting on what others tell us because we considered them credible witnesses or trustworthy people. 

Typically, in the Church when we say faith, we don’t mean this kind of natural faith, we mean supernatural faith.  Supernatural faith is different because it is about God and His promises, which are above and beyond but not opposed to reason.  God is the one who bears witness to Himself, and with Supernatural Faith, we believe Him.  We have our reasons to believe Him and He has His credible witnesses. 

Listen to my homily to learn more!

Protection of the Unborn - January 22nd, 2021

We need to take action to help protect the unborn!

Reflection for the Solemnity of the Epiphany (Children's Liturgy) - January 3rd, 2021

Although I didn't preach a homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany, I did provide a reflection for our Children's Liturgy.  Listen to the reflection to learn more about the Epiphany!

Mary Protects Our Understanding of Jesus - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - January 1, 2021

The title of Mary, Mother of God, helps us to know that Jesus is one person, but has two natures, human and Divine.  Mary points us to Jesus, let us thank her for all she does for us!

Overcoming Conflict (in Marriage) - Feast of the Holy Family - December 27th, 2020

Marriage is said by some to be the most difficult of all relationships on earth.  In my homily I provide tips and strategies to overcome conflicts in marriage, but are also applicable to other relationships that may be struggling with conflicts too.  Listen to my homily to be better equipped to overcome conflict!

Christ Brought Light to my Darkness (Variant) - Christmas Day - December 25th, 2020

This homily is similar to my homily on Christmas Eve, but there are some differences including a joke. 

Jesus Christ is the light of the world.  I can recall how He brought light to my darkness and guided me to a better more joyful life with Him.  He came to bring light to the darkness of all, coming to us as a little baby.  Listen to my homily to hear my reversion story and how it connects to Christmas!

Christ Brought Light to My Darkness - Christmas Eve - December 24th, 2020

Jesus Christ is the light of the world.  I can recall how He brought light to my darkness and guided me to a better more joyful life with Him.  He came to bring light to the darkness of all, coming to us as a little baby.  Listen to my homily to hear my reversion story and how it connects to Christmas!

God has a Plan for You - Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 20th, 2020

God has a plan for everyone, plans for your life and for your eternal life.  He prepares us for such things as we are on our journey to Him.

The Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the USA - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - December 8th, 2020

Happy Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception!  This is a great day for our country!  Yes, this is a great day for our country!  Today we celebrate the patroness of the United States of America!  Mary, the Immaculate Conception!  Listen to my homily to find out more connections between the two!

Make Room for the Lord with Confession - Second Sunday of Advent - December 6th, 2020

We should prepare ourselves for Christmas by making room for the Lord in our hearts.  We can clear away the clutter of sin with Confession.  Listen to my homily to learn more!

Ascension's website has resources to help prepare you for Confession:  https://www.ascensionchesterfield.org/guide-to-confession

Are You Prepared? Building Anticipation - First Sunday of Advent - November 29th, 2020

When we desire something and are waiting for it, we are increasing our capacity to enjoy it when it comes.  Such anticipation helps us to be prepared for it when it is here.  If we don’t prepare, if we aren’t ready, if we don’t anticipate, wait, and watch, then we might just miss out on something great and wonderful.