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Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time (Homily – September 18, 2025)

September 18, 2025 – Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time
“Do not neglect the gift you have.” Saint Paul’s words to Timothy hit home today. The sinful woman with the alabaster jar shows us what stewardship really looks like: breaking something open and pouring it all out at the feet of Jesus. The Pharisee offered form without fire, but she brought gratitude born of mercy.
What about us? Are we leaving God’s gifts unopened? Or are we willing to give the costly things: our time, forgiveness, pride, or affection? Jesus’ words to her can be ours too: “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”
Homily preached by Rev. Korey R. LaVergne at Saint Edward Catholic Church in Richard, LA.

Household of God, Children of Wisdom (Homily – September 17, 2025)

September 17, 2025 | Wednesday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
We all know someone who complains no matter what: too strict, too easy, too harsh, too careless. Jesus calls that spirit what it is: a refusal to be taught.
Saint Paul reminds us that the Church is not a human invention, but “the pillar and foundation of truth.” Wisdom is proved by her children: those who receive Christ as He comes, not as they prefer Him to be. The Cross confronts our excuses and demands obedience, not edits.
“God does not bend to us. He is the God who forms us.”
Preached by Rev. Korey R. LaVergne at Saint Edward Catholic Church in Richard, Louisiana.

Saints Cornelius and Cyprian (Homily – September 16, 2025)

September 16, 2025 — Memorial of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian, Martyrs.Readings: 1 Timothy 3:1–13; Psalm 101; Luke 7:11–17.
In today’s homily, Father Korey reflects on Saint Paul’s call for integrity in leadership and the Gospel scene where Christ restores life to the widow’s son at Nain. True authority in the Church is not about control but credibility, born of holiness and mercy. Saints Cornelius and Cyprian lived this truth with courage, choosing unity and restoration over division and pride.
“One hidden act of mercy can be enough to bring someone back to life in Christ.”
Preached at Saint Edward Catholic Church in Richard, Louisiana.
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Our Lady of Sorrows (Homily – September 14, 2025)

On the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (September 14, 2025), Fr. Korey LaVergne reflects on Mary as our Mother and model for prayer. Saint Paul urges us to intercede “for everyone”—friends, leaders, strangers, even enemies—because the Father “wills everyone to be saved.” At the Cross, Mary receives us as her children and teaches us how to turn sorrow into intercession. Grudges shrink our hearts, but Mary shows us how to widen them in prayer. “If you can stretch your arms out on the Cross for the whole world, then with you, I will stretch my heart wider too.”Preached at Saint Edward Catholic Church in Richard, Louisiana.Watch on YouTubeVisit Our Parish Website

Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Homily – September 14, 2025)

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross – September 14, 2025
In a week shaken by violence and division, the Cross confronts us with the only cure for the venom that poisons our world. Just as Israel looked upon the bronze serpent to be healed, so too we look upon Christ crucified. What Rome used to conquer the world, Christ used to conquer Rome. What the world saw as failure, the Church proclaims as victory.
“Don’t raise your fist unless it’s to make the Sign of the Cross. Show the world what real power looks like.”
Preached by Rev. Korey LaVergne at Saint Edward Catholic Church in Richard, Louisiana.
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Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom (Homily – September 13, 2025)

September 13, 2025 | Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom
Saint Paul calls himself “the foremost of sinners," but not to wallow in guilt. He names the truth so Christ’s mercy can shine all the more. Jesus presses the same point: what’s in our hearts eventually flows out into our lives. If we’ve built on sand, on appearances, comfort, or approval, then storms will flatten us. But if we’ve built on Christ, the only foundation that holds, no flood can sweep us away.
As Saint John Chrysostom reminds us: poisoned hearts produce poisoned words, but a heart built on Christ produces life. What’s your foundation today?
Recorded at Saint Edward Catholic Church, Richard, Louisiana.
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Most Holy Name of Mary (Homily – September 12, 2025)

On the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary, September 12, 2025, Father Korey LaVergne preaches from Saint Edward Catholic Church.The Gospel confronts us with a hard question: why are we so quick to notice the splinter in our brother’s eye while ignoring the beam in our own?Saint Paul shows us the way forward: honesty about our sins opens the door for God’s mercy. Without that, we risk becoming blind guides. With it, we become true disciples who can actually help others.“Self-knowledge is the first mercy we need. Honest confession is where we begin to see again.”Recorded live from Saint Edward Catholic Church in Richard, Louisiana.
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Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice (Homily – September 11, 2025)

September 11, 2025Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice
The morning after tragedy always feels heavy. We wake up and the sorrow comes flooding back. In this homily, Fr. Korey LaVergne speaks into the grief and anger following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Saint Paul calls us to put on compassion, gentleness, and love, and Jesus commands us to love our enemies, even in the act of being wounded. That radical call is the Christian response to evil.
“The measure with which you measure will be measured out to you.” If we choose judgment, bitterness, and rage, that’s what multiplies. But if we measure with mercy, Christ Himself pours mercy into our laps, “good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over.” At the altar, we are given not a teaspoon of grace, but a vast ocean of mercy. Enough to transform even hatred into peace.
Preached at Saint Edward Catholic Church in Richard, LA.
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Wednesday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time (Homily – September 10, 2025)

September 10, 2025 – Wednesday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time
We all know to wash our hands before supper. Saint Paul reminds us there’s another dirt that needs cleansing: the words that come off our tongues. Anger, malice, gossip, lies—these reveal whether we’re living the “old self” or the new life of Christ.
Holiness doesn’t sneak up on us. It’s chosen. It shows up in the way we speak. As one priest once told me: “What's a little white lie? A lie is a lie. They don’t have sizes and colors.”
Today’s Gospel blesses us when we’re insulted for Christ. But if our words themselves are the insult, then the shame is ours. Christ calls us to wash our mouths clean, so our tongues can bear truth and mercy at His table.
Preached by Rev. Korey R. LaVergne at Saint Edward Catholic Church in Richard, LA
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Saint Peter Claver (Homily – September 9, 2025)

September 9, 2025 – Memorial of Saint Peter ClaverGospel: Luke 6:12–19
We live in a culture obsessed with being impressive, yet Saint Paul reminds us: “See to it that no one captivate you with an empty, seductive philosophy.” True wisdom is not in credentials or power but in Christ, in whom the fullness of God dwells. In today’s Gospel, Jesus chooses ordinary men—fishermen and tax collectors—so His power, not theirs, would be the source of salvation. That same power flows into us every time we receive Him in the Eucharist.
Saint Peter Claver lived this truth by touching the untouchable and bringing Christ’s healing presence to enslaved Africans. What captivates you today—comfort, credentials, fear? Christ is more. Will you reach out to touch Him?
Homily preached by Rev. Korey R. LaVergne at Saint Edward Catholic Church in Richard, LA.Watch on YouTubeVisit our Parish Website