Rick Montanez

Alive in God’s Heart

Homily: Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Wisdom 3:1–9 / Romans 6:3–4, 8–9 / John 6:37–40 2 November 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA When someone we love dies, it feels like a part of our heart goes missing — that space reserved exclusively for them. Over the years, it gets easier to manage the longing,Continue reading “Alive in God’s Heart”

Holiness Hidden in Ordinary Lives

Homily: Solemnity of All Saints Revelation 7:2–4, 9–14 / 1 John 3:1–3 / Matthew 5:1–12 1 November 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA A few years ago, I was at the wake of a quiet woman from our parish. She was not the type to stand in front or hold positions. She sat in theContinue reading “Holiness Hidden in Ordinary Lives”

No Space, No Grace

Homily: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 / 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 / Luke 18:9-14 26 October 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Imagine someone coming up to you to give you a big box containing ten (10) million pesos in cash, legitimately and tax free (‘Di po galing sa ghost project!’)….Continue reading “No Space, No Grace”

Holding the Line of Faith

Homily: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) Exodus 17:8–13; 2 Timothy 3:14–4:2; Luke 18:1–8 19 October 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA These days I have observed that many Filipinos are so tired. Tired of working for little pay. Tired of paying taxes that do not benefit the nation. Tired of injustice. Tired ofContinue reading “Holding the Line of Faith”

When God’s Ways are Hidden in the Ordinary

Homily: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) (2 Kings 5:14–17; 2 Timothy 2:8–13; Luke 17:11–19) 12 October 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you ever noticed how often God surprises us — and not always in ways we like? How many of us are familiar with Oprah Winfrey? Yes, she trained for a careerContinue reading “When God’s Ways are Hidden in the Ordinary”

When God Speaks in Silence

Homily: Solemnity of Our Lady of the Rosary of La Naval de Manila (Diocese of Cubao) Zechariah 2:14–17; Acts 1:12–14; Luke 1:26–38 12 October 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA The past few weeks have been difficult for our brothers and sisters in Masbate, Cebu and the Davao Provinces. Social media is loaded with videosContinue reading “When God Speaks in Silence”

Unprofitable Servants, Unshakable Faith

Homily: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 / 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 / Luke 17:5-10 5 October 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Do you find it easy to work with a team? Or do you prefer to work alone? A friend of mine found himself working with a group of backwardContinue reading “Unprofitable Servants, Unshakable Faith”

Who is the Lazarus at Your Gate?

Homily: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Amos 6:1a,4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:11-16; and Luke 16:19-31 28 September 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Is it a sin to be rich? Raise your hand if your answer is “no”! As for those of you who did not raise their hand, do I assume yourContinue reading “Who is the Lazarus at Your Gate?”

When God Calls Us to Account

Homily: Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Amos 8:4-7 / 1 Timothy 2:1-8 / Luke 16:1-13 21 September 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Are you upset by the news of corruption in the government? You should be! A government post is a public trust. Whatever resources are given to government officials and authorities doContinue reading “When God Calls Us to Account”

Exalting the Cross, Embracing New Life

Homily: Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross Number 21:4-9 / Philippians 2:6-11 / John 3:13-17 14 September 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Do you remember a time when you felt really sick? Maybe it was a horrible stomach upset or a terrible migraine, or maybe just a simple toothache? Did you tell yourself,Continue reading “Exalting the Cross, Embracing New Life”