Daily Scripture, August 31, 2025
"For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
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, August 24, 2025
But if I am humble enough to realize that I need God to have the wisdom and the fortitude to enter through the “narrow gate,” I may be less ready to pass judgment on others.
Daily Scripture, August 24, 2025
"For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.”
Daily Scripture, August 23, 2025
"Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
Daily Scripture, August 23, 2025
“Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice.
Sunday Homily, August 17, 2025
What could be an indication that we are authentically following Jesus? The answer that comes to me is the Cross.
Sunday Homily, August 10, 2025
Is our treasure our relationship with a loving God in Jesus Christ? And do we see our relationship with God inextricably connected to our relationship with others and with all of God’s creation?
Sunday Homily, August 3, 2025
Wouldn’t we all want so much that we wouldn’t have to worry ever again about having enough?
Sunday Homily May 25, 2025
There may be limits to the diversity that can be sustained in any group or institution, but there can be no limits on love. There are no limits on God’s love for us!