Daily Scripture, December 23, 2025
In making room for Jesus in our hearts, may we nurture the lives of our children, “for surely the hand of the Lord” is with them.
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, December 21, 2025
As we move through the closing days of Advent, we keep in mind the call we have to make room for Jesus to enter more deeply into our hearts and lives.
Sunday Homily, December 14, 2025
This Sunday, being the Third Sunday of Advent, is referred to as Gaudete Sunday. “Gaudete” means “Rejoice!” We rejoice that Christmas is coming!
Sunday Homily, November 30, 2025
May we hold onto hope and not give in to apathy or despair.
Daily Scripture, November 23, 2025
Are we willing to renounce conventional wisdom and trust in the wisdom of God? Are we willing to forego a life of self-seeking and embrace a life of love and service?
Sunday Homily, November 23, 2025
Christ does not seek to control us but to lead us into trusting His love for us and being willing to love each other and the world.
Daily Scripture, November 22, 2025
How we relate, not only to those who are like us, but also to those who are “other,” may be one of the criteria by which we are judged.
Daily Scripture, November 16, 2025
When we love as Jesus loves, what wisdom is there to refute what we do?
Sunday Homily, November 16, 2025
When we reflect on the love God has for us from the Cross, and thus our commandment to love others, it is harder for us to be deceived by false prophets.
Sunday Homily, November 9, 2025
May we be the Church God calls us to be.