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”
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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”
Growing Pains of Grace
Homily: Fifth Sunday of Easter (A) Acts 6:1–7; 1 Peter 2:4–9; John 14:1–12 3 May 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA “Growing pains.” Have you heard this expression? Usually, it refers to the aches in the joints of children who are going through sudden growth spurts. We also use it to describe the difficulties experiencedContinue reading “Growing Pains of Grace”
Led to LIFE in Abundance
Homily: Fourth Sunday of Easter / Good Shepherd Sunday Acts 2:14a, 36–41 / 1 Peter 2:20b–25 / John 10:1–10 26 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA We have all had moments when something deeply moves us—a retreat, a homily, a church song, or even a quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. We feel deeplyContinue reading “Led to LIFE in Abundance”
Recognising HE Whom We Already Know
HOMILY: Third Sunday of Easter (A) Acts 2:14, 22–33 / 1 Peter 1:17–21 / Luke 24:13–35 19 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA In recent years, something surprising has been happening in parts of the Western world. There has been a noticeable surge in people becoming Catholic—young professionals, students, even public figures. In societiesContinue reading “Recognising HE Whom We Already Know”
When Mercy Unsettles the Heart
Homily: Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) Acts 2:42–47 / 1 Peter 1:3–9 / John 20:19–31 12 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA We all know people who look a bit messy—“magulo”, disorganised—but somehow, they know exactly where everything is. And the moment you try to “fix” their things, suddenly they get irritatedContinue reading “When Mercy Unsettles the Heart”
Back to Galilee
Homily: Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter Matthew 28:1–10 4 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Are there some of us here who are afraid of the dark? Darkness can be scary and uncomfortable… and I don’t just mean the kind we experienced earlier when the lights were turned off. I amContinue reading “Back to Galilee”
When Strength Gives Way to Surrender
Homily: Friday of the Passion of the Lord Isaiah 52:13–53:12 / Psalm 31:2, 6, 12–13, 15–16, 17, 25 / Hebrews 4:14–16; 5:7–9 / John 18:1–19:42 3 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA I remember a man sitting alone in a hospital waiting room late at night. His mother was in the Intensive Care UnitContinue reading “When Strength Gives Way to Surrender”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 