Homily – Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Isaiah 55:1–3 • Romans 8:35, 37–39 • Matthew 14:13–21 2 August 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Many years ago, while I was pursuing my postgraduate studies in London, I spent three months as chaplain in a hospice, temporarily filling in for a Jesuit priest whoContinue reading “Before There Was Enough”
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The Treasure Hidden in Plain Sight
Homily – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) 1 Kings 3:5, 7–12 • Romans 8:28–30 • Matthew 13:44–52 26 July 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA My college schoolmates in Iloilo are preparing for our Jade Jubilee next year. One of them has been posting old class photos on Facebook, asking us to correctlyContinue reading “The Treasure Hidden in Plain Sight”
Still Under Construction
Homily: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 • Romans 8:26-27 • Matthew 13:24-43 19 July 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have we ever noticed how, despite the challenges of our economy, construction seems to be everywhere? Walk through almost any neighbourhood and we will find a building going up—a condominium,Continue reading “Still Under Construction”
How Is the Weather of Your Heart?
Homily: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Isaiah 55:10–11; Romans 8:18–23; Matthew 13:1–23 12 July 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA As the rainy season begins, many of us find ourselves paying closer attention to the weather. We are fortunate that the recent typhoon changed course, staying offshore and sparing us from a potentiallyContinue reading “How Is the Weather of Your Heart?”
We’re Not Carrying It Alone
Homily: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Zechariah 9:9–10; Romans 8:9, 11–13; Matthew 11:25–30 5 July 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA When someone asks us, “Kumusta ka?” (How are you?), we often hear the same answers: “Busy.” “Pagod” (Tired). Or perhaps the most common response: “I’m okay.” But sometimes, “I’m okay” simply means,Continue reading “We’re Not Carrying It Alone”
Finding Life by Losing It
Homily: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42 28 June 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA You who are parents know what it is like to sacrifice sleep just to care for a sick child. Many mothers and fathers willingly set aside their own preferences becauseContinue reading “Finding Life by Losing It”
Whose Voice Will We Trust?
Homily: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Jeremiah 20:10-13; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-33 21 June 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Whenever I had to make major decisions in life, Mama always gave me sound advice. Even though she has already passed away, I still seem to hear her voice whenever I face difficulties orContinue reading “Whose Voice Will We Trust?”
Loved Before We Are Sent
Homily: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Exodus 19:2-6a; Romans 5:6-11; Matthew 9:36–10:8 14 June 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Some call it aura, some call it charisma but whatever it is, certain people have the power to change the energy of a room just by walking into it. There are occasions when aContinue reading “Loved Before We Are Sent”
The Bread for our Journey
Homily: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a / 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 / John 6:51-58 7 June 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you ever been so stressed over something that you cannot seem to eat? Others stress-eat when they have problems. They keep eating andContinue reading “The Bread for our Journey”
Connected to God, Powered by the Spirit
Homily: Sixth Sunday of Easter (A) Acts of the Apostles 8:5–8, 14–17 • First Letter of Peter 3:15–18 • Gospel of John 14:15–21 10 May 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA “Unreliable Wi-fi.” Isn’t that one of the most frustrating experiences in this digital age? The signal appears strong—but there is no internet connection. Moreover,Continue reading “Connected to God, Powered by the Spirit”
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