Fr. Lampe’s Podcast

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.

Rejoicing, Grief, and Hope - 3rd Sunday in Advent - Dec 17, 2023

St. Paul tells us to rejoice always to pray without ceasing and to give thanks in all circumstances. But how can we do that if we’re struggling, if we’re suffering, especially from the loss of a loved one? Listen to my homily to learn more about these things.

Understanding the Mass - Part 2 of 3 - Dec 10, 2023

In this part of the series, I talk about the Introductory rites and the Liturgy of the Word. The Lord wants us to encounter Him and the Introductory rites prepare us to do so such that we can encounter Him not only in the Liturgy of the Word, but in the most excellent way in the celebration of the Mass that is in the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The Liturgy of the Eucharist will be covered in Part 3 of the series along with the Concluding Rites.

Going to Confession - 2nd Sunday of Advent - Dec 10, 2023

Listen to what it was like for me to go back to confession, after having been away for several years. Confession is a great gift away for us to say we’re sorry to God and receive his merciful forgiveness. Let us consider the opportunity is available to us to go to confession this advent season.

Perfect Mother and Biblical Support - Immaculate Conception - Dec 8, 2023

If you could create your own mother, wouldn’t you make her perfect? Is there biblical support for the belief that Mary was conceived without sin? Listen to my homily to learn more.

Understanding the Mass - Part 1 of 3 - Dec 3, 2023

In this first part of the series, I introduce what the mass is, who it’s for, and how to best participate. I also talk about the liturgical year the different liturgical colors, the vestments, the sacred vessels, and the furniture of the church. The next part, Part 2, will cover the introductory rites and the liturgy of the word, and the final part, Part 3, will discuss the liturgy of the Eucharist and the concluding rights.