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HOMILY: Mass of the Lord’s Supper/Holy Thursday John 13:1-15 6 April 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA When we want our friends to remember us, we usually give them gifts. Sometimes we give them gifts we know they will like, or give them things that will remind them of us, or sometimes we treat themContinue reading “The Eucharist: Jesus’ Gift of Himself”

HOMILY: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Matthew 27:11-54 2 April 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Do you like the feeling of being alone? It’s true that some prefer to be alone. They are at peace — alone but not lonely. But loneliness is far different from being alone. It can be felt even when youContinue reading “Not Alone; Not Abandoned”

HOMILY: Fifth Sunday of Lent (A)John 11:1-4526 March 2023Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA It is crazy and annoying to read or watch “nega” posts and videos on social media. It destroys our peace and mental well-being. Even in text messages, if we are not careful, we might be spreading fake news. As my friend calls it,Continue reading “As Christ-like, As Life-givers”

HOMILY: Fourth Sunday of Lent (A) John 9:1-41 19 March 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities…. This is proof that dreams come true.” This is what Michelle Yeoh said in her acceptance speech asContinue reading “Seeing the Good; Seeing God in all Things”

HOMILY: Third Sunday of Lent (A) John 4:5-15 12 March 2023  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you ever made an effort to avoid certain people because you feel judged? That’s exactly what the woman in the gospel does! She went to the well at noon, instead of the usual early morning, probably to avoidContinue reading “OPEN for HIS transforming grace”

HOMILY: Second Sunday of Lent (A) Matthew 17:1-9 5 March 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA We are persons of habit. When we like something or have a habit of doing something, we will choose it or do it over and over again. We eat the same food, watch the same TV shows, go toContinue reading “Leaving our comforts; Heeding HIS Word”

HOMILY: First Sunday of Lent (A) Matthew 4:1-11 26 February 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA  “I’m only human.” This a phrase that we may have heard of and even used at some point in our life. We use it to justify our weaknesses that cause us to fall prey to temptations. However, it isContinue reading “With HIM at Our Side”

HOMILY: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time  Matthew 5:38-48 19 February 2023  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Not everyone is easy to love. There are people who disagree with us, people who disrespect us, who hurt us! We perceive these people to be selfish, self-centred, and downright cruel. The funny thing is, we may have justContinue reading “GOD’s Way: Going the Extra Mile”

HOMILY: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 5:17-37 12 February 2023  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” That is according to Mahatma Gandhi. “The way to change other’s minds is through affection and not anger.” That is according to the Dalai Lama. Both of these menContinue reading “God’s Law: Grounded on Love”

HOMILY: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 5:13-16 5 February 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Does someone believe in you? Is it important that others have confidence in your abilities? Sometimes others see our potential and help us discover it. The world-renowned author Stephen King, who published over 65 novels, most of which wereContinue reading “Entrusted with a Mission”