Monthly Archives: December 2020

Homily: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 1 January 2021 Luke 2:16-21 Fr. Ricky Canet Montanez On Christmas day, less than a week ago, in this very church, we experienced an earthquake. I was in the choir loft watching the sanctuary lamp swinging and must admit I was scared. I thought to myself… “Oh no,Continue reading “Pondering like Mary; Waiting in Hope”

Homily: Feast of the Holy Family Luke 2:22-40 27 December 2020 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez Back in London, we had a volunteer catechist who conducted First Communion preparation class for the parish children. She used to tell me how impressed she was by one of the Filipino kids because she could recite the three basicContinue reading “Parenting with Roots and Wings”

Homily: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord John 1:1-18 25 December 2020 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez Entering the Door of Humility “By the power of the Holy Spirit He was born of the Virgin and became Man”. At those words, we all kneel each time the creed is recited during CTKs five masses forContinue reading “When at the Door of Humility…”

Homily: Fourth Sunday of Advent (B) 20 December 2020 Luke 1:26-38 Fr. Ricky Canet Montanez  One of the things I’ve missed throughout this pandemic is travel. I enjoy traveling as much as you do. I learn so much about our country, our world and people. I do avoid traveling during the Christmas peak season whenContinue reading “Inviting Christ into our Hearts”

Homily: Third Sunday of Advent (B) 13 December 2020 John 1:6-8, 19-28 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez  Last week the world was ecstatic over the news that some people in the United Kingdom had finally received the much awaited COVID vaccine. Although it might take months or even a year for these vaccines to reach ourContinue reading “With Him, we rejoice amidst our woes”