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HOMILY: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 13:24-43 23 July 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez We recently concluded the Painting Workshop for our children in San Roque Parish. There were 150 who signed up for the intensive painting classes moderated by three artists — all graduates of the University of Santo Tomas. On the secondContinue reading “Good Things Are Not Rushed”

HOMILY: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 13:1-23 16 July 2023  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez “I’ve heard it said that people come into our lives For a reason, bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow If we let them, and we help them in returnContinue reading “Receptivity to God’s Word”

HOMILY: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 11:25-30 9 July 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Cardinal Tagle loves telling the story of how he enjoyed commuting. He knew the routes for buses, jeeps and tricycles from Cavite to Metro Manila. Even as a bishop, he used to commute. He brings with him an extra poloContinue reading “Learning Humility from Jesus”

HOMILY: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 10:37-42 2 July 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Our parish community is very blessed! In San Roque Parish, the spirit of volunteerism is very much alive. Despite this, there is still something I wish for our worshipping community.  Do you know what that is? A sense of hospitalityContinue reading “A Welcoming Faith Community”

HOMILY: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 10:26-33 25 June 2023  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez The gospel today is very meaningful to me. Its message hits me hard. As it says “… even the hairs on your head have all been counted.” (Matthew 10:30) I really feel it because if you notice my hairline itContinue reading “Tremendously Loved by God”

HOMILY: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 9:36-10:8) 18 June 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez In my 12 years in the priesthood, I’ve come across some funny misconceptions about priests. They say all seminarians or priests can sing well. Hmmm… maybe most but not all. The talent has been sharpened by the constant seminary singingContinue reading “Qualified for the Mission”

HOMILY: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ John 6:51-58 11 June 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA I think it is safe to say we all like receiving gifts, right?  What is the best gift you have ever received? Was it something bought from a store or one that is home andContinue reading “Joyful Reception of the Eucharistic Gift”

HOMILY: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (Basic Ecclesial Community BEC Sunday) John 3:16-18 June 4, 2023  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA I chanced upon a video of a young Filipina stand-up comedian cracking a joke about the Catholic practice of making the sign of the cross. She likened it to hand signals used byContinue reading “LOVE: Essence of the Trinitarian Life”

HOMILY: Pentecost Sunday John 20:19-23 28 May 2023  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Pentecost Sunday is the “Birthday of the Church.”Please say to the person beside you, “Happy Birthday to us!” Can we be livelier than that? Is that how we greet a birthday celebrant? Even if there is no party and food, we stillContinue reading “Pentecost: A Celebration of Life”

HOMILY: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Matthew 28:16-20 21 May 2023 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Recently, I accompanied a group of pilgrims to different iconic and religious sites in Italy. Among the sites we visited were the Sistine Chapel in Rome which contains Michelangelo’s finest frescoes and the breath-taking Cathedral of FlorenceContinue reading “The Ascension and Our Christian Mission”