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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”

HOMILY: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 5:1-12 29 January 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Do you know persons who do not drink water? They will only eat if they have a very cold soda at hand? However, when they are already very thirsty, they can also consume a ton of cold water. Water,Continue reading “The Kingdom: Already Here But Not Fully Yet”

HOMILY: Thanksgiving Mass, University Week, West Visayas State University La Paz, Iloilo City (Memorial of St. Frances de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) 24 January 2023 Gospel: Mark 3:31-35 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Alumnus 1992, BSED-English College of Education It is so nice to be back at our alma mater! It warmsContinue reading “Belonging to Jesus”

HOMILY: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 4:12-23 22 January 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA It feels good to always win. It’s awesome when we seem to come out on top of each game of chance.  We could be lucky in the lottery, lucky in business, lucky at work, lucky in marriage or lucky inContinue reading “Bearers of Christ’s Light”

HOMILY: Feast of the Santo Niño (Proper Feast in the Philippines) 15 January 2023 Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA When I was young… very young, I wished I would grow up as quickly as possible. I simply couldn’t wait to be an adult. Did you have the same experience when you wereContinue reading “Seeking God’s Guidance”

HOMILY: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Matthew 2:1-12 8 January 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Did you enjoy the Christmas Season? We can actually still greet one another Merry Christmas until…. tomorrow. Liturgically, the Christmas season ends on the feast of the Baptism of Our Lord.  Traditionally, other countries end their celebrationContinue reading “One in the Lord”

HOMILY: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Luke 2:16-21 1 January 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA  One of the most dreaded questions young children ask is “WHY?” It is easier to respond… “What’s this?” or “Who’s that?” It is harder to respond to a “why” question. The parents’ answer is often… “That’s it. That’sContinue reading “MARY: Mother. of. God.”

HOMILY: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 25 December 2022 John 1:1-18 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA When do you  usually open your Christmas gifts — the 24th or the 25th of December?  Do you remember the most expensive gift you have ever received? What did you give in return to the one who gave you thatContinue reading “Divine Gift: Imbalanced and Uneven”

HOMILY: Fourth Sunday of Advent (A) Matthew 1:18-24 18 December 2022  Fr. Ricky C. Montanez, AA Just before Advent, the Christ the King Parish celebrated its 43rd fiesta. If I recall correctly, the theme was ‘Welcome back to CTK!’, in line with the CBCP Directive encouraging parishioners to return to face-to-face worship in the church.Continue reading “Emmanuel: God-with-Us”