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Homily: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 4:26-34 13 June 2021 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez, AA  In the past 14 months many awful things have happened to us or to people we know, and humanity, in general, making us wonder if all of it really is “part of God’s plan”.  As a priest, I haveContinue reading “Dealing with the Mystery of God’s Plan”

HOMILY: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ  Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 6 June 2021 Fr. Ricky Canet Montanez, AA  I miss seeing our churches overflowing with people. Of course, the global health crisis has rendered us helpless in rectifying the situation, so we make do with what we can by God’s grace.Continue reading “A Spiritual Longing for the Eucharist”

HOMILY: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity  Matthew 28:16-20 30 May 2021 Fr. Ricky Canet Montanez, AA  In the 90’s there was a very popular sitcom on 6 young people struggling in New York to build their careers and find love together as a tight group of FRIENDS. The show ran for 10 seasons, catapultingContinue reading “The Triune God and Our Relationships”

Homily: Solemnity of Pentecost  23 May 2021 John 20:19-23 Fr. Ricky Canet Montanez, AA  Our shared life experience in the past year has profoundly altered the life perspective of many people. We all cope with a wide range of issues brought about by the COVID pandemic in a variety of ways.  I know of someoneContinue reading “The Spirit’s Enabling Power”

Homily: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord 16 May 2021 Mark 16:15-20 Fr. Ricky Canet Montanez, AA  Two years ago, my friend, a single mother, sought my advice concerning the plan of her only son to study abroad. Typical of a parent who has her child’s best interests at heart, she was extremely concernedContinue reading “Jesus’ Presence in His Absence”

Homily: Sixth Sunday of Easter (B) 9 May 2021 John 15:9-17 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez, AA Many single girls try to avoid family and school reunions because they end up in very awkward situations with people persistently asking them “Why are you still single?” “When are you getting married? Don’t you want your own family?”Continue reading “Graced to Love as God Loves”

Homily: Fifth Sunday of Easter (B) John 15:1-8 2 May 2021  Fr. Ricky C. Montanez, AA  After he survived COVID 19, a priest-friend declared that he is “born again” and has resolved not to smoke again. After battling a severe case of Covid, another friend vowed to be more diligent and consistent in maintaining healthContinue reading “Pruned to Bear Fruit”

Homily: Fourth Sunday of Easter (B) John 10: 11-18 25 April 2021  Fr. Ricky C. Montanez, AA It isn’t easy to care for someone — to be responsible for the well-being of another person.  Husbands and wives are responsible for each other. Parents are responsible for their kids. And when kids grow up, they becomeContinue reading “Shepherding God’s Flock from the Heart”

HOMILY: THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (B) 18 April 2021 Luke 24:35-48  Fr. Ricky C. Montanez, AA My Facebook wall is currently swamped with sad news. Friends abroad who are  unable to come home to be with family as they grieve the loss of loved ones have taken to social media to express their sorrow andContinue reading “Seeing Past the Pain to Recognise the Risen Jesus”

Homily: Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday John 20:19-31  11 April 2021 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez, AA I would like to start this reflection by posing a few questions to all of you. Do you believe God is merciful?  Do you pray for God’s mercy? Are you in need of God’s mercy? TodayContinue reading “Being Merciful: In Imitation of Jesus”