Homily: Fifth Sunday of Lent (A) Ezekiel 37:12-14 / Romans 8:9-11 /John 11:1-45 22 March 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA We often hear the line — “Life is short… better enjoy it.” To a certain extent that is true. Life is short indeed, so we try to savour it: eat a good meal, spend timeContinue reading “When God Opens What We Have Closed”
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When Vision Becomes Faith
Homily: Fourth Sunday of Lent (A) [Laetare Sunday] 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6–7, 10–13a; Ephesians 5:8–14; John 9:1–41) 15 March 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Sometimes, the real problem in life is not that we cannot see, but that we fail to recognise what is right in front of us. There is a difference betweenContinue reading “When Vision Becomes Faith”
Infinite Thirst, Finite Wells
Homily: Third Sunday of Lent (A) Exodus 17:3–7 | Romans 5:1–2, 5–8 | John 4:5–42 8 March 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA A few months ago, someone confided in me. He said, “Father, I do not understand myself.” From the outside, he seemed to have everything in place — a good career, financial security,Continue reading “Infinite Thirst, Finite Wells”
Enough Light for the Next Bend
Homily: Second Sunday of Lent (A) Genesis 12:1–4a | 2 Timothy 1:8b–10 | Matthew 17:1–9 1 March 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Is there anyone here from Nueva Vizcaya or Quezon Province? Travelling to and through these provinces requires traversing a long stretch of winding roads with sharp turns and hairpin curves that canContinue reading “Enough Light for the Next Bend”
What Adam Wanted. What Christ Refused.
Homily: First Sunday of Lent (A) Genesis 2:7–9; 3:1–7 | Romans 5:12–19 | Matthew 4:1–11 22 February 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Once, I overheard someone ask his friend, “Why is it that the things we are not allowed to have seem the most attractive? And isn’t that true? Those with high blood pressureContinue reading “What Adam Wanted. What Christ Refused.”
Entrusted with Freedom
Homily: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Sirach 15:15–20 | 1 Corinthians 2:6–10 | Matthew 5:17–37 15 February 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you ever noticed how parents treat their children differently as they grow older? When children are small we grip their hands tightly when crossing the street. We practically watch theirContinue reading “Entrusted with Freedom”
Quietly Changing the World as SALT, as LIGHT
Homily: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Isaiah 58:7-10 | 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 | Matthew 5:13-16 8 February 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you ever noticed how sometimes the smallest things make a big difference? I was walking along a busy street when there was a sudden downpour. As I took shelter, IContinue reading “Quietly Changing the World as SALT, as LIGHT”
The Quiet Strength of the Meek
HOMILY: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12–13 | 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 | Matthew 5:1–12a 1 February 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Once, I had a conversation with a newly turned senior citizen (he had just turned 60). He said, “Father, I noticed something changed in me when I turned 60.” HeContinue reading “The Quiet Strength of the Meek”
When the Light Quietly Returns
HOMILY: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Sunday of the Word of God / National Bible Sunday Isaiah 8:23–9:3 | 1 Corinthians 1:10–13, 17 | Matthew 4:12–23 25 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you ever experienced feeling like a robot? Do you wake up in the morning and run through the motionsContinue reading “When the Light Quietly Returns”
Through Childlike Hearts
HOMILY: Feast of the Santo Niño (A) Isaiah 9:1–6 | Ephesians 1:3–6, 15–18 | Matthew 18:1–5, 10 18 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA When we were children, life seemed simpler. When we were young, our problems were things like: “Do I have ‘baon’ (pocket money)” or “Will we be allowed to play?” AsContinue reading “Through Childlike Hearts”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 