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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”

HOMILY: Fifth Sunday of Easter John 13:31-35 15 May 2022 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA There was a little boy who desperately wanted to own a puppy. When their neighbour’s dog gave birth, the boy’s parents allowed him to select a puppy as his birthday present. The little boy was so thrilled when he sawContinue reading ““Loving” as Jesus Loves Us”

HOMILY: Good Shepherd Sunday John 10:27-30 8 May 2022 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA One of the last musicals I saw before returning to the Philippines in the late 2019 was Hamilton. I made sure to watch it in its West End production with Rachel Anne Go playing Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. During the intermission, IContinue reading “Learning by Heart Jesus’ Voice “

HOMILY: Third Sunday of Easter John 21:1-19 1 May 2022  Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA By now you know how much of a K-Drama fan I am. It should not surprise you that I will begin this homily with a beautiful quote from the K-Drama, Twenty-Five Twenty-One: “Don’t ever forget how you earned a newContinue reading “Staying the Course of Discipleship”