Sunday Homily, April 26, 2026
In our Gospel reading for Sunday (John 10:1-10), Jesus uses both the image of a shepherd and the image of a gate for the sheep to describe His love for the world: “
Fr. Phil Paxton, CP
Fr. Phil Paxton, CP, is the Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Birmingham, and St. Mary’s Parish in Fairfield, Alabama. He is the Local Superior of the Passionist Community in Birmingham, Alabama.
El P. Phil Paxton, C.P., es párroco de Holy Family en Birmingham y de St. Mary’s en Fairfield, Alabama. También es Superior Local de la Comunidad Pasionista en Birmingham.
Daily Scripture, April 23, 2026
As we contemplate Jesus’ Passion and death and Resurrection, our first response is gratitude. It is in gratitude we accept new life in Christ.
Escritura Diaria, 23 de Abril de 2026
Al contemplar la Pasión, la muerte y la Resurrección de Jesús, nuestra primera respuesta es la gratitud. Es por la gratitud que acogemos la vida nueva en Cristo.
Sunday Homily, April 19, 2026
May we open our hearts to take Jesus ever more deeply into our lives. May His love open our hearts to recognize each other as beloved of God.
Sunday Homily, April 12, 2026
This Sunday is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday. As always, our readings for this Sunday have much to say about the times in which we are living.
Sunday Homily, April 5, 2026
Happy Easter! On Sunday, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead!
Sunday Homily, March 29, 2026
May the greatest sign of God’s love, the Passion of Jesus, lead us away from hate and fear and towards love and a desire for justice for all of God’s beloved.
Daily Scripture, March 23, 2026
“Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.”
Escritura Diaria, 23 de Marzo 2026
«Aquel de ustedes que esté libre de pecado, que arroje la primera piedra contra ella».
Sunday Homily, March 22, 2026
“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die..."