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”
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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 