Fr. Lampe’s Podcast

Reflection: Overcoming Temptation - Reflection on Gospel for First Sunday in Lent - Feb 19, 2024

Temptation takes place before sin and understanding temptation can help us to better avoid the sin that can follow. So let us consider different ways of how we can better overcome temptation. Listen to this reflection to learn more.

Ashes - Ash Wednesday - Feb 14, 2024

Why do we put ashes on our forehead on Ash Wednesday? What are we trying to accomplish for the season of Lent? Listen to my homily for answers to these questions and more!

Confession and Lent - 6th Sunday in OT - Feb 11, 2024

Our souls can be afflicted with spiritual leprosy, called sin, but our Lord has the miraculous cure for it the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Listen to my homily to learn more about the opportunities to go deeper into the beautiful mystery of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the opportunities for receiving this sacrament.

Openness to God’s call - 5th Sunday in OT - Feb 4, 2024

Our Heavenly Father wants us to find fulfillment and joy by drawing closer to Him through His Son, and our growth in holiness. He has a specific plan for each, and every one of us. Let us be open to His plan for us, for our children and for our grandchildren. Listen to my homily for more information.

Openness to God’s call - 5th Sunday in OT - Feb 4, 2024

Our Heavenly Father wants us to find fulfillment and joy by drawing closer to Him through His Son, and our growth in holiness. He has a specific plan for each, and every one of us. Let us be open to His plan for us, for our children and for our grandchildren. Listen to my homily for more information.

Vocation and Pro-Life - 4th Sunday in OT - Jan 28, 2024

Our readings remind us of the need to speak the truth and there are some moral evils in the world today that need to be spoken about. Listen to my homily to hear more.

Choose to Follow Christ - 3rd Sunday in OT - Jan 21, 2024

We are given the gift of free will and have the ability to choose to follow Christ or not. Jesus tells us to “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” He wants us to choose Him. Listen to my homily to learn more.

Blessing - Epiphany - Jan 7, 2024

We are blessed in many ways, and the word blessing can be used in many ways. Listen to my homily to learn more about blessings, especially the blessing on the celebration of the Epiphany!

Mary, Mother of God - Jan 1, 2024

Mary always points us to Jesus and the title Mary Mother of God helps protect the truth about Jesus. Listen to my family to learn more!

Tips for Overcoming Friction and Family Life - Holy Family - Dec 31, 2023

Today we celebrate the holy family. Unfortunately, we are not as holy as they are but we are called to be faithful and humble like they are. In our own family lives, there can be difficulties and struggles which we can work through with the help of God’s grace. In my homily today I provide a few tips to help families work through the difficulties, challenges, and struggles that they may face. Listen to my homily to find out more!

Why would God become man – Christmas – Dec 25, 2023

Sometimes it can be difficult for us to accept that the God of the universe. The creator of all would want to become human. Why would He do that? Perhaps a story from famous radio show host Paul Harvey can help us understand. Listen to my homily for the retelling of this story, and the answer to this question.

Understanding the Mass - Part 3 of 3 - Dec 17, 2023

In our final installment of the series, Understanding the Mass, we learn about the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the Concluding Rites. It is in the Liturgy of the Eucharist that we have what makes Mass what it is, that is the sacrifice of Christ made present for us at the altar. At the words of consecration, the words that Jesus used at the last supper, He truly becomes present, and His sacrifice on the cross is made manifest for us, so we may glorify God, and receive His grace and blessing.