Author Archives: Rick Montanez

HOMILY: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 13:24-32 14 November 2021  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA I saw this witty tweet last night as I was preparing this homily. Let me share it with you… When the Israelites saw Goliath, they said, “He’s so big, we’re doomed.” When David saw Goliath he said, “He’s tooContinue reading “Battling our Goliaths with Jesus in our Hearts”

HOMILY: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 12:38-44 7 November 2021 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA  Why do you give? Do you give out of your excess? There is a famous person who gives her least favourite signature bags to friends because she knows she will hardly use them anyway. Is she truly beingContinue reading “Giving from the Heart”

Homily: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed  2 November 2021  Today, the commemoration of All Souls, we pray for all our departed loved ones.  In a special manner, we also pray for many people who have lost loved ones so suddenly during this pandemic. We remember those who had no chance to receive theContinue reading “In God’s Loving Embrace”

Homily: Solemnity of All Saints Matthew 5:1-12 1 November 2021 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Today is All Saints’ Day. It is a day for all the saints. But how does one become a saint? Who are those qualified to be a saint?  We often think of sainthood as something that is beyond our grasp.Continue reading “Called to Holiness”

HOMILY: Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)  Mark 12:28-34 31 October 2021  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Although usually there are designated communities for the retired religious of the congregation in every country, our Assumption communities are always a mix of both old and young religious living together. This is to provide a healthy balanceContinue reading “Listening with the Heart”

Homily: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 10:46-52 24 October 2021 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA  I have a friend who is a shopaholic. She loves to walk around the malls and hunt for great deals. When there is a mall wide sale, she spends hours buying all sorts of things she fancies andContinue reading “Know, Persist and Trust”

HOMILY: Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 10:46-52 17 October 2021  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA I have a friend who hates losing an argument because she believes she is always right. Can you relate with that?  I’m sure, if I ask you, you could identify politicians who cannot accept their loss inContinue reading ““No” to Lording it Over Others “

HOMILY: Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 10:17-30 10 October 2021  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA I chanced upon a tweet that said “Wala akong pakialam kung sino ang sinuportahan at binoto mo noong mga nakaraang eleksyon. Tapos na ‘yon. Ang mahalaga ay kung sino ang iboboto mo sa 2022. ‘Yong jowa moContinue reading “In Choosing the Higher Good”

HOMILY: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 10: 2-16 3 October 2021  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Before I officiate over weddings, I conduct canonical interviews with the couples preparing for marriage. When I’d ask how the preparations are getting along, their usual response is about accomplishing the paper work, finalising the entourage, choosingContinue reading “Re-examining our Commitment to LOVE”

Homily: Feast of St. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels 29 September 2021 Who are angels? What roles do they play in our faith history, in the story of human salvation?  It is most fitting that we give light to these questions as we celebrate today the feast of Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.  The word “angels”Continue reading “Called to be Messengers, Consolers and Defenders”