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”
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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”
Accepting the Inevitable with Faith and Hope
Homily: Fifth Sunday of Lent (B) John 12:20-33 17 March 2024 Fr. Ricky Montanez “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” I have always loved these lines from the Prayer for Serenity because they knockContinue reading “Accepting the Inevitable with Faith and Hope”
Infinitely LOVED to LOVE
Homily: Fourth Sunday of Lent / Laetare Sunday (B) John 3:14-21 10 March 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 I’ve heard it said that if allContinue reading “Infinitely LOVED to LOVE”
Owning Up to Our Mistakes
Homily: Third Sunday of Lent (B) John 2:13-25 3 March 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez In the entire Bible, Jesus is only recorded as having completely lost his temper one time. We are definitely not used to hearing about Jesus acting gruffly. The Jesus we come to know in the Gospels is one who isContinue reading “Owning Up to Our Mistakes”
To LISTEN To be SILENT
Homily: Second Sunday of Lent (B) Mark 9:2-10 25 February 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez One time, I was trying to prepare my Sunday homily when loud music was blaring from outside the rectory. The dogs were startled and they started barking. I could hear the household staff speaking loudly but I couldn’t make outContinue reading “To LISTEN To be SILENT”
Deliver Us from Evil, Lord!
Homily: First Sunday of Lent (B) Mark 1:12-15 18 February 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez One time a little boy sadly told me, “Ang hirap maging mabait, Father.” (It’s hard to be good, Father.) Nananahimik ka minsan pero may mga makukulit ka talagang kaklase na magsisimula ng gulo. (Sometimes you are trying to mind yourContinue reading “Deliver Us from Evil, Lord!”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 