Daily Scripture, January 23, 2026
Jesus calls each of us by name, but we are not called as isolated individuals, but as a community of faith, as a people.
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, January 18, 2026
We may not be able to transform the entire world, but we can do our part where we are. I think this is what it means to “think globally and act locally.”
Sunday Homily, January 11, 2026
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Sunday Homily, January 4, 2026
The magi follow the star and they find the baby Jesus, and offer him gifts of “gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
Sunday Homily, December 28, 2025
Feast of the Holy Family Sacred vs Scared Sunday is the Feast of the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We see this family as holy – Jesus as the Son of God Incarnate, Mary as His Blessed Mother, and…
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.
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.
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.