HOMILY: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Luke 6:27-38 23 February 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA It is natural for people to get upset or angry when hurt, cheated or placed at a disadvantage. It is so instinctive that if you watch a toddler who can barely speak, swat another toddler with his hand,Continue reading “Taking the High Road: The Path of Mercy”
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Blessed in Poverty, Hunger, Sorrow and Persecution
HOMILY: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Luke 6, 17, 20-26 16 February 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Do you consider yourself blessed? When we think about blessings, we often imagine being wealthy, well-fed, joyful, and living comfortably as “blessed”. If we are deep in debt or mourning the sudden loss of a lovedContinue reading “Blessed in Poverty, Hunger, Sorrow and Persecution”
Uniquely Gifted and Called to Serve
HOMILY: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Luke 5:1-11 9 February 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA These days more than ever, I hear of people leaving the Catholic faith and joining other religions or simply ceasing the practice of the Christian faith. Just recently someone complained to me that her son left the CatholicContinue reading “Uniquely Gifted and Called to Serve”
Ignited by Christ to be “light”
Homily: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (C) Luke 2:22-32 2 February 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Candles today come in all shapes and sizes. They come scented like flowers or fruits, herbs, and even popular food and drink like cake and coffee. I am shocked to know that some candles can evenContinue reading “Ignited by Christ to be “light””
Sunday Gospel Reflections 