Homily: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Isaiah 55:10–11; Romans 8:18–23; Matthew 13:1–23 12 July 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA As the rainy season begins, many of us find ourselves paying closer attention to the weather. We are fortunate that the recent typhoon changed course, staying offshore and sparing us from a potentiallyContinue reading “How Is the Weather of Your Heart?”
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We’re Not Carrying It Alone
Homily: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Zechariah 9:9–10; Romans 8:9, 11–13; Matthew 11:25–30 5 July 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA When someone asks us, “Kumusta ka?” (How are you?), we often hear the same answers: “Busy.” “Pagod” (Tired). Or perhaps the most common response: “I’m okay.” But sometimes, “I’m okay” simply means,Continue reading “We’re Not Carrying It Alone”
Finding Life by Losing It
Homily: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42 28 June 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA You who are parents know what it is like to sacrifice sleep just to care for a sick child. Many mothers and fathers willingly set aside their own preferences becauseContinue reading “Finding Life by Losing It”
Whose Voice Will We Trust?
Homily: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Jeremiah 20:10-13; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-33 21 June 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Whenever I had to make major decisions in life, Mama always gave me sound advice. Even though she has already passed away, I still seem to hear her voice whenever I face difficulties orContinue reading “Whose Voice Will We Trust?”
Loved Before We Are Sent
Homily: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Exodus 19:2-6a; Romans 5:6-11; Matthew 9:36–10:8 14 June 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Some call it aura, some call it charisma but whatever it is, certain people have the power to change the energy of a room just by walking into it. There are occasions when aContinue reading “Loved Before We Are Sent”
The Bread for our Journey
Homily: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a / 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 / John 6:51-58 7 June 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you ever been so stressed over something that you cannot seem to eat? Others stress-eat when they have problems. They keep eating andContinue reading “The Bread for our Journey”
Enough in the Eyes of God
Homily: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9 | 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 | John 3:16-18 31 May 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Many people spend their lives trying to prove their worth, afraid that without success or achievement, they may no longer be valued. Workers feel appreciated only when they produce results.Continue reading “Enough in the Eyes of God”
Pentecost in the Locked Rooms
Homily: Solemnity of Pentecost (A) Acts 2:1-11 | 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 | John 20:19-23 24 May 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Heartbreak is brutal—and not just the sting of a messy breakup or a cheating partner but also the heavy, crushing kind of heartbreak—the devastating loss of someone you love, the blow ofContinue reading “Pentecost in the Locked Rooms”
Not Gone, But Nearer Than Ever
Homily: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (A) Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:17-23, Matthew 28:16-20 17 May 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Who among us have seen Jesus Christ with his/her own eyes? Maybe some of us have dreamed of Him, but I can guarantee that none of us has seen Him. Most especiallyContinue reading “Not Gone, But Nearer Than Ever”
Connected to God, Powered by the Spirit
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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