Rick Montanez

Not Quenching the Spirit

Homily: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48) 29 September 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez There is a pastor based in Mindanao who has set himself apart from humanity by declaring himself “the Appointed Son of God and owner of the universe”. He has attracted many followers, organised his “church” and generated muchContinue reading “Not Quenching the Spirit”

Greatness in God’s Kingdom

HOMILY: Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 9:30-37 22 September 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I am so amazed at how talented kids are these days! On TV the voice kids showcase incredible talent that can easily put adults to shame. I also see videos online of kids who dance like professionals butContinue reading “Greatness in God’s Kingdom”

A Far Greater Inheritance

Homily: Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 8:27-35 15 September 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I have a question for all of you. Do you like suffering? Do you enjoy it when your body is so tired or in pain that you just want to collapse but you can’t even sleep because of discomfort?Continue reading “A Far Greater Inheritance”

Restored Holiness in Christ

Homily: Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 7:31-37 8 September 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez These past couple of weeks, we have been equally entertained and irritated by the numerous senate hearings — there is one on Quiboloy and the KOJC, the budget of the OVP, the infamous Alice Guo and POGO, and theContinue reading “Restored Holiness in Christ”

Hearts in the Right Place

Homily: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 1 September 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Is it wrong to wash your hands? Of course not! Our parents taught us to wash our hands before every meal, right? During the time of COVID we were told to wash our hands well with soapContinue reading “Hearts in the Right Place”

Choosing GOD at All Times

Homily: Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) John 6:60-69 25 August 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Some years back a news article said that as a society, Pinoys have such short-term memories especially when it comes to our government officials. Politicians whose names are linked with scandals, graft and corruption still end up being re-elected.Continue reading “Choosing GOD at All Times”

Christ in the Eucharist

Homily: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) John 6:51-58 18 August 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez There are so many good restaurants in the vicinity of PLDM that I did not know about. Over the past several weeks I have been checking out the treats of each, as I get acquainted with the different ministriesContinue reading “Christ in the Eucharist”

Secure in God’s Love

Homily: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) John 6:41-51 11 August 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez We are all irritated when the cost of gasoline increases. But for car owners, we don’t really have a choice, do we? Without gas, our cars will not run! I recall this analogy when I think of Church volunteersContinue reading “Secure in God’s Love”

A Tremendous and Irreplaceable Gift

HOMILY: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) John 6:24-35 4 August 2024 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez A friend’s family always eats out on Sundays. Instead of going to the same place each time, she chooses to take her family to new restaurants. Normally, the whole family is happy to enjoy the new experience and culinaryContinue reading “A Tremendous and Irreplaceable Gift”

Sharing Our Loaves and Fish

Homily: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) John 6: 1-15 28 July 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Before anything else, I wanted to say thank you again to all those who donated funds, goods, and their time and effort to the relief operations of the church. Sa pinagsama-sama ninyong donasyon, marami po tayong natulungan saContinue reading “Sharing Our Loaves and Fish”