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”
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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”
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”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 