Homily: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 6:1-6 7 July 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Last Saturday I was received in what they call a very-PLDM festive fashion with matching street dancing, waving of flags, billboard sized welcome tarps and a fun-filled program after the welcome rite. I am deeply honoured but at theContinue reading “Advocates of Truth”
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Coming to Jesus for Healing
Homily: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 5:21-42 30 June 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Parish Priest, The Parish of the Lord of Divine Mercy My friend had an aunt who migrated to the US and became a doctor. She was very successful and she became active in many Filipino-American organisations and an avidContinue reading “Coming to Jesus for Healing”
Unto Safer Shores with Jesus
Homily: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 4:35-41 23 June 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez For the past two months, the discomfort I have been feeling in my stomach has been giving me sleepless nights. I was so scared as we have a family history of colon cancer. Regular colonoscopies would have ensured early detectionContinue reading “Unto Safer Shores with Jesus”
The Kingdom Beyond Us
Homily: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 4:26-34 16 June 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Early last year I attended our school’s alumni homecoming as we (our batch) were pearl jubilarians. I had the chance to get together with my former colleagues at Assumption Iloilo (most of them are either retired or have gone abroadContinue reading “The Kingdom Beyond Us”
Saved to Proclaim the Good News
Homily: Solemnity of the Lord’s Ascension (B)Mark 16:15-2012 May 2024Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Today, most of the world over, celebrates Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas, nanays, inays, mommies and moms! Today, we celebrate how special you all are. The lady who raised me was pretty special too. Unfortunately, l can noContinue reading “Saved to Proclaim the Good News”
Love in All of Us
Homily: Sixth Sunday of Easter (B) 5 May 2024 John 15:9-17 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez As I was preparing for ordination, a classmate jokingly asked, “Why do you want to be ordained a priest? You will be single forever. Who will cry over your coffin or urn when you leave this planet?” (Ganern?) A singleContinue reading “Love in All of Us”
Staying Connected to Jesus
Homily: Fifth Sunday of Easter (B) John 15:1-8 28 April 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Do you notice how it is very common for our politicians to groom their children to be their successors? It happens in the baranggay level, mayoral, congress, senate and even for the presidency. Do you realize that three of ourContinue reading “Staying Connected to Jesus”
Encounters with God in the Ordinary
Homily: Third Sunday of Easter (B) Luke 24:35-48 14 April 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez One time, Pope Francis had the opportunity to speak to a group of children who were candidates for confirmation. The Holy Father advised them that “it is important to encounter Jesus, who loves us, who has saved us, who gaveContinue reading “Encounters with God in the Ordinary”
Bearing Our Pains with Dignity and Grace
HOMILY: Friday of the Passion of the Lord / Good Friday John 18:1-19:42 29 March 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I have been following some news in the UK because of the media storm that has been surrounding Prince William and Princess Kate. What spurred it was the noticeable absence of the Princess of WalesContinue reading “Bearing Our Pains with Dignity and Grace”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 