Sunday Homily, September 13, 2026
As we have been forgiven, may we forgive. As we have been shown mercy, may we show mercy. As we have been set free, may we help others be free.
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.
Sunday Homily, September 6, 2026
Perhaps it’s because of the times we live in, I found myself struggling with some of the words we hear from Jesus in our Gospel reading for Sunday (Matthew 18:15-20).
Sunday Homily, August 30, 2026
May we open our hearts and our minds, and let God’s grace renew us in love and hope.
Sunday Homily, August 23, 2026
Jesus’ Resurrection tells us that we can live in hope; that we can continue to share God’s love with others, working for justice, caring for the earth, and making peace.
Escritura Diaria, 23 de Agosto de 2026
También nosotros estamos llamados a abrazar el amor que la cruz nos revela y la esperanza que recibimos de la resurrección.
Daily Scripture, August 23, 2026
We, too, are called to embrace the love shown to us from the Cross and the hope we are given through the Resurrection, in order to share God’s love with the world and help build up the kingdom, working for justice and making peace.
Sunday Homily, August 16, 2026
In our Gospel reading for Sunday (Matthew 15:21-28), we hear about an encounter between Jesus and a “Canaanite woman.”
Sunday Homily, August 9, 2026
All three Scripture readings speak to putting our trust in God, even in difficult circumstances.
Sunday Homily, August 2, 2026
And as we trust in God’s love, we are called to share it with others.
Sunday Homily, July 26, 2026
May we “keep our eyes on the prize” by trusting in God’s love and following Jesus.