Saint Peter Claver (Homily – September 9, 2025)

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 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.



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