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”
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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”
JUST LOVED!
HOMILY: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (A) Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7, Acts 10:34-38 and Matthew 3:13-17. 11 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Let me begin with a simple yet difficult question: “When was the last time you felt truly loved for who you are — not because you were a big help,Continue reading “JUST LOVED!”
God’s Quiet Light in the Dark
HOMILY: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord (A) Isaiah 60:1–6 | Ephesians 3:2–3a, 5–6 | Matthew 2:1–12 4 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA A few nights ago, while many of us were welcoming the New Year with fireworks, loud celebrations, and tables filled with food and drinks, a tragedy quietly entered theContinue reading “God’s Quiet Light in the Dark”
Holiness in the Mess: Lessons from the Holy Family
HOMILY: Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (A) Sirach 3:2–6, 12–14 / Colossians 3:12–21 / Matthew 2:13–15, 19–23 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Every time we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, many of us come carrying mixed emotions because when we hear the word family, we do not alwaysContinue reading “Holiness in the Mess: Lessons from the Holy Family”
Turning Toward the Light
HOMILY: First Sunday of Advent (A) Isaiah 2:1-5 / Psalm 122:1-9 / Romans 13:11-14 / Matthew 24:37-44 30 November 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Are you good at taking selfies? Some people are such experts — alam na nila agad (they know right away) where the light is, how to angle their face, howContinue reading “Turning Toward the Light”
Where Love Reigns: In the Quiet Places of Sacrifice
HOMILY: Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (C) 2 Samuel 5:1–3 | Colossians 1:12–20 | Luke 23:35–43 23 November 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA We Filipinos admire winners. When we are strong, wealthy, or well-connected — we get respect. Many times, our idea of leadership is shaped by loudness andContinue reading “Where Love Reigns: In the Quiet Places of Sacrifice”
When the World Shakes, God Stands Firm
Homily: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Malachi 3:19–20a; 2 Thessalonians 3:7–12; Luke 21:5–19 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA 16 November 2025 Do you look forward to the Second Coming of Jesus? Are you excited to see Him? If we truly love Him, our instinct is to say, “Of course!” Yet every time we hearContinue reading “When the World Shakes, God Stands Firm”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 