When Silence Speaks Stronger

Homily: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Matthew 21:1–11 / Isaiah 50:4–7 / Philippians 2:6–11 / Matthew 26:14—27:66 29 March 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA We cannot deny that almost every family has experienced conflict. A simple misunderstanding—maybe about money, responsibilities, or a decision—suddenly blows up into something bigger. Emotions escalate and voices growContinue reading “When Silence Speaks Stronger”

When God Opens What We Have Closed

Homily: Fifth Sunday of Lent (A) Ezekiel 37:12-14 / Romans 8:9-11 /John 11:1-45 22 March 2026  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA  We often hear the line — “Life is short… better enjoy it.” To a certain extent that is true. Life is short indeed, so we try to savour it: eat a good meal, spend timeContinue reading “When God Opens What We Have Closed”

When Vision Becomes Faith

Homily: Fourth Sunday of Lent (A) [Laetare Sunday] 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6–7, 10–13a; Ephesians 5:8–14; John 9:1–41) 15 March 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Sometimes, the real problem in life is not that we cannot see, but that we fail to recognise what is right in front of us. There is a difference betweenContinue reading “When Vision Becomes Faith”

Infinite Thirst, Finite Wells

Homily: Third Sunday of Lent (A) Exodus 17:3–7 | Romans 5:1–2, 5–8 | John 4:5–42 8 March 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA  A few months ago, someone confided in me. He said, “Father, I do not understand myself.”  From the outside, he seemed to have everything in place — a good career, financial security,Continue reading “Infinite Thirst, Finite Wells”