Homily: Feast of the Holy Family (C) Luke 2:41-52 29 December 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Recently I read an article that says the population in Japan is declining. It is not unlike the problem in many European countries where there is a disproportion between the aging and the newborns. One of the reasons givenContinue reading “Blessed to Belong to God’s Family”
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The GIFT of our PRESENCE
Homily: Fourth Sunday of Advent (C) Luke 1:39-45 22 December 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Last Thursday, after Fr. Steve presided over the PLDM Misa de Gallo as one of its former parish priests, he and I visited an elderly lady who used to be a staunch supporter of the parish projects. She is quiteContinue reading “The GIFT of our PRESENCE”
The Cause of our JOY
Homily: Third Sunday of Advent (C) Zephaniah 3:14-18 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 15 December 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez A priest friend once spoke of this lady who had gone to him for counselling. She sat quietly waiting for him, looking very serene. He wondered what could possibly be bothering her. When he entered theContinue reading “The Cause of our JOY”
Restored in Christ Jesus
Homily: Second Sunday of Advent (C) Luke 3:1-6 8 December 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez We often hear the expression “To straighten things out…” or “To straighten someone out!” Why do we bother to do this? When we use this for objects perhaps the typical translation in Filipino will be ” ayosin” or “i-derecho” whichContinue reading “Restored in Christ Jesus”
Living A Purposeful Life
Homily: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (B) John 18:33-37 24 November 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez When I was young and life was much simpler, I considered a man reclining on pillows on a sunny beach surrounded by beautiful girls feeding him with a bunch of grapes to be anContinue reading “Living A Purposeful Life”
Onward to the Kingdom!
HOMILY: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 13:24-32 17 November 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez How do you feel when people talk about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ? Are you excited? Are you afraid? Are you anxious? Generally, people dread the day because of the extraordinary occurrences that surround it — absolute darkness,Continue reading “Onward to the Kingdom!”
Unworthy Servants that We Are
Homily: Memorial of St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr (13th Sacerdotal Ordination Anniversary) Luke 17:7-10 12 November 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I think all of us will agree that our initial impression of the master in our gospel passage is harsh and ungrateful for what his servant has done for him. However, I invite youContinue reading “Unworthy Servants that We Are”
No Holding Back
Homily: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 12:38-44 10 November 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez One Sunday morning mass when I was still in San Roque Parish, an elderly woman entered the church at offertory. At first, I thought she was going to sit on the front pew beside the lay ministers but sheContinue reading “No Holding Back”
Knowing… Persisting… Trusting…
Homily: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 10:46-52 27 October 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I have a friend who is a shopaholic. She loves to walk around the malls and hunt for great deals. When there is a mall wide sale, she spends hours buying all sorts of things she fancies and insistsContinue reading “Knowing… Persisting… Trusting…”
Not Quenching the Spirit
Homily: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48) 29 September 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez There is a pastor based in Mindanao who has set himself apart from humanity by declaring himself “the Appointed Son of God and owner of the universe”. He has attracted many followers, organised his “church” and generated muchContinue reading “Not Quenching the Spirit”
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