Author Archives: Rick Montanez

HOMILY: Third Sunday of Lent (A) John 4:5-15 12 March 2023  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you ever made an effort to avoid certain people because you feel judged? That’s exactly what the woman in the gospel does! She went to the well at noon, instead of the usual early morning, probably to avoidContinue reading “OPEN for HIS transforming grace”

HOMILY: Second Sunday of Lent (A) Matthew 17:1-9 5 March 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA We are persons of habit. When we like something or have a habit of doing something, we will choose it or do it over and over again. We eat the same food, watch the same TV shows, go toContinue reading “Leaving our comforts; Heeding HIS Word”

HOMILY: First Sunday of Lent (A) Matthew 4:1-11 26 February 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA  “I’m only human.” This a phrase that we may have heard of and even used at some point in our life. We use it to justify our weaknesses that cause us to fall prey to temptations. However, it isContinue reading “With HIM at Our Side”

HOMILY: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time  Matthew 5:38-48 19 February 2023  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Not everyone is easy to love. There are people who disagree with us, people who disrespect us, who hurt us! We perceive these people to be selfish, self-centred, and downright cruel. The funny thing is, we may have justContinue reading “GOD’s Way: Going the Extra Mile”

HOMILY: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 5:17-37 12 February 2023  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” That is according to Mahatma Gandhi. “The way to change other’s minds is through affection and not anger.” That is according to the Dalai Lama. Both of these menContinue reading “God’s Law: Grounded on Love”

HOMILY: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 5:13-16 5 February 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Does someone believe in you? Is it important that others have confidence in your abilities? Sometimes others see our potential and help us discover it. The world-renowned author Stephen King, who published over 65 novels, most of which wereContinue reading “Entrusted with a Mission”

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”