Fr. Lampe’s Podcast

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.

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!