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HOMILY: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time  Luke 11:1-13 24 July 2022 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Paano ka magdasal? How do you pray?  Kailangan ba nakapikit ka at nakaluhod? Sa loob ka lang ba ng simbahan nakakapagdasal? Do you pray rosaries and novenas? Or do you pray from the heart? To whom do you addressContinue reading “Prayer Lessons from Jesus”

HOMILY: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 10: 38-42  17 July 2022 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA For the past 2 days, we served as hosts for two simple parties in the parish. Last Thursday it was the birthday of Bro. Julius and last Friday was my (15th) birthday. I always find it challenging toContinue reading “Finding the Happy Mean”

HOMILY: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 10:25-37 10 July 2022  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Narinig niyo na ba ang kasabihang ang taong mapagkakatiwalaan sa maliit na bagay ay mapagkakatiwalaan sa malalaking bagay? “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” (Luke 16:10) The key is consistency. Pag palagiContinue reading “Cultivating Good Samaritan Kindness”

HOMILY: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 10:1-12,17-20 3 July 2022 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA As a teacher, I know from experience that not all of our students will have the same receptivity to what we, teachers are trying to teach them. Some would take heed what are instilled in them while others wouldn’t.Continue reading “In Doing God’s Work”

HOMILY: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 9:51-62 26 June 2022 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Just this week, a member of San Roque’s SOCOM Ministry, passed the Board Exam for Architects. He may have taken the exam last weekend, but he had been preparing for it since last year. He was set to takeContinue reading “Resolute in our Faith Convictions”

HOMILY: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ  Luke 9-11-17 19 June 2022 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Do you remember what it feels like to be hungry? I’m sure all of us have felt it at one time or another. When I was a student, it was typical for my classmatesContinue reading “Sacrifice, Sustenance and Symbol of Love”

HOMILY: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity John 16:12-15 12 June 2022 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Did you know that in 2019, an organization released the results of a study on the learning capacity of students from around the world? The Philippines ranked the lowest in reading comprehension and second lowest in science andContinue reading “Our Triune God: Revealing Himself, His Truth “

HOMILY: Solemnity of Pentecost John 20: 19-23 5 June 2022 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA We have a beautiful church with many beautiful images. Some of them are still up on the choir loft.  Look around!  We see Jesus, Mama Mary, St. Joseph, San Roque, angels, etc. However, do you see representations of the HolyContinue reading “The Spirit of God: The Breath of Life”

HOMILY: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Luke 24:46-53 29 May 2022  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA My friend has two beautiful daughters. One of them is leaving in August to study abroad for a year or two. It is a happy yet sad occasion for their family because they treasure their daughters andContinue reading “Jesus’ Witnesses in the World”

HOMILY: Sixth Sunday of Easter John 14:23-29 22 May 2022 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA  “Masa” ka ba?  Tipong masandal lang, tulog agad? I have a friend who falls asleep so easily, waiting for hours is no bother to him. He finds a comfortable spot, leans his back and he is out like a light.Continue reading “The Peace of Christ”