Author Archives: Rick Montanez

HOMILY: Sixth Sunday of Easter John 14: 15-21 14 May 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA The lawyers among us would readily know that the best witnesses in any trial are not those who speak about what “might have happened” or can only speculate about the “probable cause”. It is however credible witnesses themselves whoContinue reading “The Spirit of Truth”

HOMILY: Fifth Sunday of Easter John 14: 1-12 7 May 2023  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA In the first few years of my religious formation in Worcester, Massachusetts, the American Assumptionists found it quite amusing and hilarious at the same time how we, Filipinos tend to use our lips to point to certain things. One time,Continue reading “Following Jesus, The Way”

HOMILY: Fourth Sunday of Easter / Good Shepherd Sunday John 10:1-10 30 April 2023 Fr. Ricky C. Montañez, AA When you need guidance or advice, whom do you turn to? To whom are you listening? In a small survey, it was found that Gen Xers listed parents, grandparents, family and friends as influential in theirContinue reading “Recognising the Voice of the Divine Shepherd”

HOMILY: Third Sunday of Easter Luke 24: 13-35 23 April 2023  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Please raise your hand if you believe that Jesus is present at every mass? The Holy Mass is the one opportunity for us to come face to face with our God not just through the presider, but through theContinue reading “The MASS: An Emmaus Experience”

HOMILY: Second Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 16 April 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA It is very common among charismatic groups to say… “God is good….all the time!” Can we all say it out loud? “God is good, all the time!”  Do you believe this? Raise your hand if you truly believe this statement.Continue reading “Goodness beyond Measure”

HOMILY: Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection John 20:1-9 9 April 2023  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA  Not too long ago, 2,010 British adults were surveyed about their religious beliefs.  The research was commissioned by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) local radio for Palm Sunday of that year. The result was surprising. It revealed thatContinue reading “EASTER: Our FOREVER with GOD”

HOMILY: Mass of the Lord’s Supper/Holy Thursday John 13:1-15 6 April 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA When we want our friends to remember us, we usually give them gifts. Sometimes we give them gifts we know they will like, or give them things that will remind them of us, or sometimes we treat themContinue reading “The Eucharist: Jesus’ Gift of Himself”

HOMILY: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Matthew 27:11-54 2 April 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Do you like the feeling of being alone? It’s true that some prefer to be alone. They are at peace — alone but not lonely. But loneliness is far different from being alone. It can be felt even when youContinue reading “Not Alone; Not Abandoned”

HOMILY: Fifth Sunday of Lent (A)John 11:1-4526 March 2023Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA It is crazy and annoying to read or watch “nega” posts and videos on social media. It destroys our peace and mental well-being. Even in text messages, if we are not careful, we might be spreading fake news. As my friend calls it,Continue reading “As Christ-like, As Life-givers”

HOMILY: Fourth Sunday of Lent (A) John 9:1-41 19 March 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities…. This is proof that dreams come true.” This is what Michelle Yeoh said in her acceptance speech asContinue reading “Seeing the Good; Seeing God in all Things”