“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law,” (Gal. 5:22-23, ESV). Sanctification—the Holy Spirit’s work of strengthening us to lead holy lives—is never wrong. Before St. Paul provides the list of the fruit of the Spirit, he first includes a list...

“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh,” (Gal. 5:16, ESV). Whether it is a journey through the snow or a forest, we often follow a path that has already been marked. The psalmist notes, “Your word is a lamp to my...

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom,” (2 Cor. 3:17, ESV). Every day is a day to celebrate our freedom as a Christian. We do so not with fireworks or patriotic parades, but by making the sign of the cross and remembering our...

  Rev. Gary A. Lampe June 29, 1952 – May 19, 2025 Rev. Gary A. Lampe, affectionately known as “Padre,” passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, at the age of 72. Lampe was born on June 29, 1952, in Monett, Mo., to Erwin and Olga (Holle) Lampe. He was...