Author Archives: Rick Montanez

Homily: Second Sunday of Lent (B) 28 February 2021  Mark 9:2-10 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez, AA A good friend who likes K-Drama (more than me, of course) avoids watching an ongoing series because she hates waiting for the new episode to be aired each week. I also realised that the other reason why she waitsContinue reading “Transfiguration Moments… An Assurance in Life’s Dark Days”

Homily: First Sunday of Lent (B) 21 February 2021  Mark 1:12-15 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez According to statistical data, roughly a tenth of the country’s population, an estimated 10 million Filipinos, are working abroad for the promise of higher wages.  Although they find better opportunities for themselves and for their families back home, being an overseasContinue reading “When Armed with Prayer”

Homily: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 1:40-45 14 February 2021 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez  A good friend of mine had the misfortune of contracting Covid. I had been so worried that when she informed me that she had recovered, I was so grateful to God for sparing her life. As she recounted to meContinue reading “Having A Heart for Others”

Homily: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 1:29-39 7 February 2021  Fr. Ricky C. Montanez I feel time seems to be slipping by so quickly again. Since the easing of the lockdown many months ago, the days fly by surprisingly fast. We are anticipating the Lunar New Year on the 12th February and very soon weContinue reading “Resting in Prayer to Give More of Ourselves”

Homily: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 1:21-28 31 January 2021 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez  A friend of mine has been feeling burned out from her job in Makati.  She recently said she was considering quitting to focus on creating content on her own YouTube channel featuring her hilarious life experiences even if the videosContinue reading “Prophets After Jesus’ Heart”

Homily: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 1:14-20 24 January 2021 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez  Cardinal Chito Tagle was my professor in Theology and he was also the one who ordained me to both the diaconate and the priesthood 10 years ago. I have always known him to be a wise and humble person withContinue reading “The Power of “The Call””

Homily: Feast of the Sto. Niño (Proper Feast in the Philippines) 17 January 2021 Mark 10:13-16 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez When I was 6, I already loved to sing and I really wanted to be a professional singer. My Lola loved to sing and my Tatay was such a fan of American rockstar Ricky NelsonContinue reading “Bringing to the Fore the Child in Us”

Homily: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (B) Mark 1:7-11 10 January 2021 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez I recently chanced on a friend’s social media posts and I was in awe at how slim and flawless she looked on her Instagram and Facebook photos! When I complimented her on her age-defying looks, she “PM-ed” meContinue reading “Being True to Who We Are and our Calling”

Homily: The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Matthew 2:1-12 3 January 2021 Fr. Ricky Canet Montanez  In my family, part of our custom for welcoming the new year is to make a list of resolutions. Do you still do that?  I’ve always managed to keep my resolution to eat healthy after the holidays. AsContinue reading “Becoming Light, An “Epiphany” for Others”

Homily: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 1 January 2021 Luke 2:16-21 Fr. Ricky Canet Montanez On Christmas day, less than a week ago, in this very church, we experienced an earthquake. I was in the choir loft watching the sanctuary lamp swinging and must admit I was scared. I thought to myself… “Oh no,Continue reading “Pondering like Mary; Waiting in Hope”