Not Quenching the Spirit

Homily: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48) 29 September 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez There is a pastor based in Mindanao who has set himself apart from humanity by declaring himself “the Appointed Son of God and owner of the universe”. He has attracted many followers, organised his “church” and generated muchContinue reading “Not Quenching the Spirit”

Greatness in God’s Kingdom

HOMILY: Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 9:30-37 22 September 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I am so amazed at how talented kids are these days! On TV the voice kids showcase incredible talent that can easily put adults to shame. I also see videos online of kids who dance like professionals butContinue reading “Greatness in God’s Kingdom”

A Far Greater Inheritance

Homily: Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 8:27-35 15 September 2024  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez  I have a question for all of you. Do you like suffering?  Do you enjoy it when your body is so tired or in pain that you just want to collapse but you can’t even sleep because of discomfort?Continue reading “A Far Greater Inheritance”

Restored Holiness in Christ

Homily: Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 7:31-37 8 September 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez These past couple of weeks, we have been equally entertained and irritated by the numerous senate hearings — there is one on Quiboloy and the KOJC, the budget of the OVP, the infamous Alice Guo and POGO, and theContinue reading “Restored Holiness in Christ”