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”
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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”
A Tremendous and Irreplaceable Gift
HOMILY: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) John 6:24-35 4 August 2024 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez A friend’s family always eats out on Sundays. Instead of going to the same place each time, she chooses to take her family to new restaurants. Normally, the whole family is happy to enjoy the new experience and culinaryContinue reading “A Tremendous and Irreplaceable Gift”
Sharing Our Loaves and Fish
Homily: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) John 6: 1-15 28 July 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Before anything else, I wanted to say thank you again to all those who donated funds, goods, and their time and effort to the relief operations of the church. Sa pinagsama-sama ninyong donasyon, marami po tayong natulungan saContinue reading “Sharing Our Loaves and Fish”
A Heart to Serve
Homily: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 6:30-34 21 July 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Lately, I have been consulting a gastroenterologist for my discomfort. My last conversation with him revealed a lot of traits I find admirable. He was sharing with me how his colleagues often call him “crazy” for having clinic hoursContinue reading “A Heart to Serve”
Together in Mission
HOMILY: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 6:7-13 14 July 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez There is a quote that says: “If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together.” There is wisdom in working in a team. To work alone, we may get things doneContinue reading “Together in Mission”
Advocates of Truth
Homily: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 6:1-6 7 July 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Last Saturday I was received in what they call a very-PLDM festive fashion with matching street dancing, waving of flags, billboard sized welcome tarps and a fun-filled program after the welcome rite. I am deeply honoured but at theContinue reading “Advocates of Truth”
Coming to Jesus for Healing
Homily: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 5:21-42 30 June 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Parish Priest, The Parish of the Lord of Divine Mercy My friend had an aunt who migrated to the US and became a doctor. She was very successful and she became active in many Filipino-American organisations and an avidContinue reading “Coming to Jesus for Healing”
Unto Safer Shores with Jesus
Homily: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 4:35-41 23 June 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez For the past two months, the discomfort I have been feeling in my stomach has been giving me sleepless nights. I was so scared as we have a family history of colon cancer. Regular colonoscopies would have ensured early detectionContinue reading “Unto Safer Shores with Jesus”
