Enough Light for the Next Bend
Homily: Second Sunday of Lent (A) Genesis 12:1–4a | 2 Timothy 1:8b–10 | Matthew 17:1–9 1 March 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Is there anyone here from Nueva Vizcaya or Quezon Province? Travelling to and through these provinces requires traversing a long stretch of winding roads with sharp turns and hairpin curves that can…
What Adam Wanted. What Christ Refused.
Homily: First Sunday of Lent (A) Genesis 2:7–9; 3:1–7 | Romans 5:12–19 | Matthew 4:1–11 22 February 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Once, I overheard someone ask his friend, “Why is it that the things we are not allowed to have seem the most attractive? And isn’t that true? Those with high blood pressure…
Entrusted with Freedom
Homily: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Sirach 15:15–20 | 1 Corinthians 2:6–10 | Matthew 5:17–37 15 February 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you ever noticed how parents treat their children differently as they grow older? When children are small we grip their hands tightly when crossing the street. We practically watch their…
Quietly Changing the World as SALT, as LIGHT
Homily: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Isaiah 58:7-10 | 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 | Matthew 5:13-16 8 February 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you ever noticed how sometimes the smallest things make a big difference? I was walking along a busy street when there was a sudden downpour. As I took shelter, I…
The Quiet Strength of the Meek
HOMILY: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12–13 | 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 | Matthew 5:1–12a 1 February 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Once, I had a conversation with a newly turned senior citizen (he had just turned 60). He said, “Father, I noticed something changed in me when I turned 60.” He…
When the Light Quietly Returns
HOMILY: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Sunday of the Word of God / National Bible Sunday Isaiah 8:23–9:3 | 1 Corinthians 1:10–13, 17 | Matthew 4:12–23 25 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you ever experienced feeling like a robot? Do you wake up in the morning and run through the motions…
Through Childlike Hearts
HOMILY: Feast of the Santo Niño (A) Isaiah 9:1–6 | Ephesians 1:3–6, 15–18 | Matthew 18:1–5, 10 18 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA When we were children, life seemed simpler. When we were young, our problems were things like: “Do I have ‘baon’ (pocket money)” or “Will we be allowed to play?” As…
JUST LOVED!
HOMILY: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (A) Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7, Acts 10:34-38 and Matthew 3:13-17. 11 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Let me begin with a simple yet difficult question: “When was the last time you felt truly loved for who you are — not because you were a big help,…
God’s Quiet Light in the Dark
HOMILY: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord (A) Isaiah 60:1–6 | Ephesians 3:2–3a, 5–6 | Matthew 2:1–12 4 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA A few nights ago, while many of us were welcoming the New Year with fireworks, loud celebrations, and tables filled with food and drinks, a tragedy quietly entered the…
Walking into the New Year with Mary
HOMILY: Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (A) Numbers 6:22–27 / Galatians 4:4–7 / Luke 2:16–21 1 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Another year has come to a close. We look back on 2025 and see that it was filled with a mix of good things and bad. Some experienced financial success,…
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