Fr. Lampe’s Podcast

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Aug 15, 2023

It’s such a blessing that our Lord has expressed His victory over death, not only in His own bodily resurrection, but also in the Assumption of Mary, so that she, too, has her body and soul in heaven. Listen to my Homily for a greater understanding of this mystery.

Seeing the Hidden Glory of God - Transfiguration- Aug 6, 2023

My first homily at Immaculate Conception in Old Monroe is about the Transfiguration of Our Lord and seeing the hidden glory of Hod in our daily lives. Listen to it for more information.

Weeds and Wheat - 16th Sunday in OT - Jul 23, 2023

Why doesn’t God punish the evil people right away? Why aren’t the weeds removed from the field? Listen to my homily for some insights.

How do I get more out of Mass? - 15th Sunday in OT - Jul 16, 2023

How do I get more out of Mass? I offer in my homily some tips on what you can do to better receive God’s grace in the celebration of the Mass.

Loving God Above All Else Works Best - 13th Sunday in OT - Jul 2, 2023

Listen to examples of when people put God first and it worked out well for them and others.

Worry, Especially About Wayward Children - 12th Sunday in OT - Jun 25, 2023

Jesus tells us about how much He cares about us and how much more we are worth than sparrows. In my homily, I talk about what we should do if we’re worried about something, especially about fallen away children.

The Gift of Himself - Corpus Christi - Jun 11, 2023

When someone gives us a great gift, how do we respond? Jesus gives us the great gift of himself in the Eucharist. How do we respond to this great gift? Listen to my Homily to learn more!

Entering into the Mystery of the Trinity at Mass - Trinity Sunday - Jun 4, 2023

The trinity is one of the great mysteries of faith. When we celebrate the Mass, we are entering into the mysterious union and relationship among the Persons of the Trinity. Listen to my Homily, to learn more!

Changes and relationship with God - Pentecost - May 28, 2023

With Pentecost, we see a huge change in the apostles as they are filled with the Holy Spirit. They go out and share the good news with others, drawing them into relationship with the Lord. With the all things new planning process announced, there are certainly changes taking place throughout the diocese and even here at ICD, we should share with the Lord in prayer what we think and what we feel about all of these things that are taking place and let the Lord speak to us about our experience and help us in this time. Listen to my homily to learn more!

Anticipation and the Coming of the Holy Spirit - Pentecost - May 27, 2023

Anticipation can help us grow our desire, so that when we get what we anticipate we can greater appreciate it, and receive it better. Listen to my homily to learn more!

Jesus with us - May 21, 2023

Jesus says I will be with you until the end of the age. How is that possible since we’re celebrating the Ascension? Listen to my homily and find out!

Offering at Mass - 5th Sunday of Easter - May 7, 2023

When my niece was little, she would walk around pick something up and then offer it to the person nearby saying “this.” When we come to Mass, what is it that we offer?