Fr. Lampe’s Podcast

Our Father Who Loves Us - 21st Sunday in OT - Aug 24, 2025

The second reading reminds us that we are sons of the heavenly Father. Our Father in heaven loves us so much and wants us to be with Him forever in heaven, but as Jesus tells us in our gospel passage, it’s not easy to get to heaven. Listen to my homily to learn more.

Misunderstandings, Greeting at Mass, and the Penitential Rite - 20th Sunday in OT - Aug 17, 2025

Sometimes we can misunderstand each other, and that can lead to division. Our Lord says He came to establish division rather than peace, but what does He mean by that? It could be that we misunderstand Him.Listen to my homily to learn more. (I added an announcement to this homily re-recording which makes it seem longer than it actually was when given at Mass).

Thanksgiving and the Preface - The Solemnity of Assumption of the Blessed Vigin Mary - Aug 15, 2025

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We might wonder, what does that mean? One of the things we can do is look at the proper prayers during the Mass for the day, including the preface, which is the beginning of the Eucharistic Prayer. Listen to my homily to learn more.

Reflection: Faith, Preparation, and the Mass - 19th Sunday in OT - Aug 10, 2025

Faith, Preparation, and the Mass these are things I would like to discuss in this reflection. Listen to this reflection to see how they are related to each other.

Entrance of the Church and Beginning of Mass - 18th Sunday in OT - Aug 3, 2025

We are to seek what is above. Our journey towards heaven begins with baptism, and when we enter the church, we’re reminded of our baptism with the holy water font. Listen to my homily to learn more!

Baptismal Priesthood - 17th Sunday in OT - Jul 27, 2025

Did you know that all the baptized are priests? They’re a part of the common priesthood also known as as the baptismal priesthood. It is different than the ministerial priesthood, but still important. Listen to my homily to learn more!

Reflection: Missionary Disciples and the Structure of the Mass - 16th Sunday in OT - Jul 20, 2025

In this reflection, I summarize the missionary priest’s message and add to it a brief explanation of the structure of the Mass. Listen to this reflection to learn more about these things.

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.