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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Growing Pains of Grace
Homily: Fifth Sunday of Easter (A) Acts 6:1–7; 1 Peter 2:4–9; John 14:1–12 3 May 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA “Growing pains.” Have you heard this expression? Usually, it refers to the aches in the joints of children who are going through sudden growth spurts. We also use it to describe the difficulties experiencedContinue reading “Growing Pains of Grace”
Led to LIFE in Abundance
Homily: Fourth Sunday of Easter / Good Shepherd Sunday Acts 2:14a, 36–41 / 1 Peter 2:20b–25 / John 10:1–10 26 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA We have all had moments when something deeply moves us—a retreat, a homily, a church song, or even a quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. We feel deeplyContinue reading “Led to LIFE in Abundance”
Recognising HE Whom We Already Know
HOMILY: Third Sunday of Easter (A) Acts 2:14, 22–33 / 1 Peter 1:17–21 / Luke 24:13–35 19 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA In recent years, something surprising has been happening in parts of the Western world. There has been a noticeable surge in people becoming Catholic—young professionals, students, even public figures. In societiesContinue reading “Recognising HE Whom We Already Know”
When Mercy Unsettles the Heart
Homily: Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) Acts 2:42–47 / 1 Peter 1:3–9 / John 20:19–31 12 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA We all know people who look a bit messy—“magulo”, disorganised—but somehow, they know exactly where everything is. And the moment you try to “fix” their things, suddenly they get irritatedContinue reading “When Mercy Unsettles the Heart”
When Absence Becomes Presence
Homily: The Resurrection of the Lord/ The Mass of Easter Day Acts10:34a, 37-43 / Colossians 3:1-4 / 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 / John 20:1-9 5 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA It is often said that to see is to believe, but in today’s gospel what prompts belief is not what is seen, but whatContinue reading “When Absence Becomes Presence”
Back to Galilee
Homily: Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter Matthew 28:1–10 4 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Are there some of us here who are afraid of the dark? Darkness can be scary and uncomfortable… and I don’t just mean the kind we experienced earlier when the lights were turned off. I amContinue reading “Back to Galilee”
When Strength Gives Way to Surrender
Homily: Friday of the Passion of the Lord Isaiah 52:13–53:12 / Psalm 31:2, 6, 12–13, 15–16, 17, 25 / Hebrews 4:14–16; 5:7–9 / John 18:1–19:42 3 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA I remember a man sitting alone in a hospital waiting room late at night. His mother was in the Intensive Care UnitContinue reading “When Strength Gives Way to Surrender”
Making Space for God’s Love
Homily: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Exodus 12:1–8, 11–14 / 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 / John 13:1–17 2 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA This morning, at the Chrism Mass, Bishop Eli invited the faithful to say to their priests, “We love you, Father!” And we priests were asked to respond, “I love you,Continue reading “Making Space for God’s Love”
When Silence Speaks Stronger
Homily: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Matthew 21:1–11 / Isaiah 50:4–7 / Philippians 2:6–11 / Matthew 26:14—27:66 29 March 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA We cannot deny that almost every family has experienced conflict. A simple misunderstanding—maybe about money, responsibilities, or a decision—suddenly blows up into something bigger. Emotions escalate and voices growContinue reading “When Silence Speaks Stronger”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 