Father Korey Homily Podcast

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 integrit…

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 Israe…

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. Jes…

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…

September 11, 2025
Mass 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 speak…

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 c…

September 9, 2025 – Memorial of Saint Peter Claver
Gospel: 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 em…

September 8, 2025 • Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

We often treat “small” as unimportant, but God’s plan of salvation begins in hidden places: a small town, a small home, a baby gir…

September 7, 2025 — Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Luke 14:25–33

“What will you do if your children don’t look like you?” That’s the awkward question the Gospel challenges today. Jesus …

Saturday, September 6, 2025 – First Saturday Votive Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

We’ve never been more connected, while still feeling so alone. The illusion of belonging through social media …

September 4, 2025 | Thursday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Luke 5:1–11

“Put out into the deep.” That’s what Jesus tells Simon Peter after a night of frustration and empty nets. It’s a wor…

September 3, 2025 • Memorial of Saint Gregory the Great
Gospel: Luke 4:38–44

Ever wonder why Simon Peter had a mother-in-law? Today’s Gospel reminds us that Peter had a wife—and yet, he still chose t…

September 2, 2025 | Tuesday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Luke 4:31–37

When Jesus speaks, demons scatter. In today’s Gospel, Christ enters the synagogue at Capernaum and awakens …

Labor Day: is it simply a long weekend or a chance to see our work in the light of Christ? Preaching at Saint Edward Catholic Church and Saint Thomas Mission Chapel on September 1, 2025, Fr. Korey La…

August 31, 2025 — Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fear always shouts the loudest when evil wants to win. But humility speaks louder: it keeps us rooted in Christ, who has already conquered deat…

Saturday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time — August 30, 2025
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:9–11; Psalm 98; Matthew 25:14–30

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the Parable of the Talents: some serva…

August 29, 2026 – Memorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8; Mark 6:17–29

Some sins you can hide for a while. But the truth always calls them out and when trut…

Memorial of Saint Augustine – August 28, 2025
Gospel: Matthew 24:42–51

We spend years planning for retirement, but how often do we prepare for eternal life? Jesus warns us: “Stay awake, for you do no…