Homily: Solemnity of the Lord’s Ascension (B)Mark 16:15-2012 May 2024Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Today, most of the world over, celebrates Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas, nanays, inays, mommies and moms! Today, we celebrate how special you all are. The lady who raised me was pretty special too. Unfortunately, l can noContinue reading “Saved to Proclaim the Good News”
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Love in All of Us
Homily: Sixth Sunday of Easter (B) 5 May 2024 John 15:9-17 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez As I was preparing for ordination, a classmate jokingly asked, “Why do you want to be ordained a priest? You will be single forever. Who will cry over your coffin or urn when you leave this planet?” (Ganern?) A singleContinue reading “Love in All of Us”
Staying Connected to Jesus
Homily: Fifth Sunday of Easter (B) John 15:1-8 28 April 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Do you notice how it is very common for our politicians to groom their children to be their successors? It happens in the baranggay level, mayoral, congress, senate and even for the presidency. Do you realize that three of ourContinue reading “Staying Connected to Jesus”
Shepherds to One Another
Homily: Fourth Sunday of Easter / Good Shepherd Sunday / World Day of Prayer for Vocations John 10:11-18 21 April 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez When I was still studying in London, I was invited by a family from Cebu for dinner. The family has three sons and a much-awaited daughter who was born whenContinue reading “Shepherds to One Another”
Encounters with God in the Ordinary
Homily: Third Sunday of Easter (B) Luke 24:35-48 14 April 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez One time, Pope Francis had the opportunity to speak to a group of children who were candidates for confirmation. The Holy Father advised them that “it is important to encounter Jesus, who loves us, who has saved us, who gaveContinue reading “Encounters with God in the Ordinary”
A Community of Faith
Homily: Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday (B) John 20:19-31 7 April 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Lately, I have been conducting an evaluation of my three-year ministry here in San Roque Parish – Bagumbayan in preparation for the impending transfers of parish assignments. I have been constantly asking myself if my presence here hasContinue reading “A Community of Faith”
Press Onwards, Easter People!
Homily: Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection John 20:1-9 31 March 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez In 2003, I spent my Holy Week in Chile. You should know that this country in South America is predominantly Catholic like the Philippines. Hence, I really did not feel I was far from home because we practically shareContinue reading “Press Onwards, Easter People!”
Bearing Our Pains with Dignity and Grace
HOMILY: Friday of the Passion of the Lord / Good Friday John 18:1-19:42 29 March 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I have been following some news in the UK because of the media storm that has been surrounding Prince William and Princess Kate. What spurred it was the noticeable absence of the Princess of WalesContinue reading “Bearing Our Pains with Dignity and Grace”
Faithfully, Gladly, Willingly Serving the Lord
HOMILY: Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper John 13:1-15 28 March 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez When I was studying Theology in Boston, I used to spend my Saturday mornings with my good friend, Steve, who is now Fr. Steve (not Zabala though). Aside from our usual favourites, we would go around Boston tryingContinue reading “Faithfully, Gladly, Willingly Serving the Lord”
Holy Week: A Journey to Holiness
Homily: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Mark 15:1-39 24 March 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I think it is safe to say that among Catholics in the Philippines no other days in the liturgical calendar are believed to be holier than the days we commemorate the passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In fact, GoodContinue reading “Holy Week: A Journey to Holiness”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 