Monthly Archives: January 2023

HOMILY: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 5:1-12 29 January 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Do you know persons who do not drink water? They will only eat if they have a very cold soda at hand? However, when they are already very thirsty, they can also consume a ton of cold water. Water,Continue reading “The Kingdom: Already Here But Not Fully Yet”

HOMILY: Thanksgiving Mass, University Week, West Visayas State University La Paz, Iloilo City (Memorial of St. Frances de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) 24 January 2023 Gospel: Mark 3:31-35 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Alumnus 1992, BSED-English College of Education It is so nice to be back at our alma mater! It warmsContinue reading “Belonging to Jesus”

HOMILY: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 4:12-23 22 January 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA It feels good to always win. It’s awesome when we seem to come out on top of each game of chance.  We could be lucky in the lottery, lucky in business, lucky at work, lucky in marriage or lucky inContinue reading “Bearers of Christ’s Light”

HOMILY: Feast of the Santo Niño (Proper Feast in the Philippines) 15 January 2023 Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA When I was young… very young, I wished I would grow up as quickly as possible. I simply couldn’t wait to be an adult. Did you have the same experience when you wereContinue reading “Seeking God’s Guidance”

HOMILY: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Matthew 2:1-12 8 January 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Did you enjoy the Christmas Season? We can actually still greet one another Merry Christmas until…. tomorrow. Liturgically, the Christmas season ends on the feast of the Baptism of Our Lord.  Traditionally, other countries end their celebrationContinue reading “One in the Lord”

HOMILY: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Luke 2:16-21 1 January 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA  One of the most dreaded questions young children ask is “WHY?” It is easier to respond… “What’s this?” or “Who’s that?” It is harder to respond to a “why” question. The parents’ answer is often… “That’s it. That’sContinue reading “MARY: Mother. of. God.”