Homily: Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 12:28-34 3 November 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Last month I was interviewed by The Family Rosary Crusade (FRC) Philippines for their feature on priests and their pets. I even brought my corgis — Kian and Snow to their studio. We got to talk about how careContinue reading “Above all, LOVE!”
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Knowing… Persisting… Trusting…
Homily: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 10:46-52 27 October 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez 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 and insistsContinue reading “Knowing… Persisting… Trusting…”
Called to SERVE, not to be SERVED
Homily: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 10:35-45 20 October 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I came across this post and a comment that both seem very appropriate for our reflection this Sunday. Jai Cabajar posted in X: “Would you consent to a surgery to a person who has never studied to become aContinue reading “Called to SERVE, not to be SERVED”
MARY: Our Warrior-Queen
HOMILY: Solemnity of Our Lady of the Rosary of La Naval (Patroness of Quezon City) Luke 1:26-38 13 October 2024 (A Repost of the Homily on 8 October 2023) “Gentle Woman,Quiet Light,Morning Star,So Strong and Bright. Gentle Mother,Peaceful Dove,Teach Us Wisdom,Teach Us Love.” Are you familiar with this church hymn? It creates such a beautiful,Continue reading “MARY: Our Warrior-Queen”
Not just a Contract but a Covenant with God
Homily: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)Mark 10:2-166 October 2024Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Among the contentious issues in the Philippines is whether to legalise divorce or not. The Philippines is one of only two countries in the world where divorce still isn’t legalised. On 22 May 2024, the Absolute Divorce Act was approved on itsContinue reading “Not just a Contract but a Covenant with God”
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”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 