Homily: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Readings: Acts 12:1–11; 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 17–18; Matthew 16:13–19 29 June 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Today we celebrate two giants of our faith: Peter and Paul — pillars of the Church, apostles, martyrs, and saints. They were responsible for the spreading of the faith amongContinue reading “Saints with a Past, Witnesses of Grace”
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Taken, Blessed, Broken, Given
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (C) Luke 9:11-17 22 June 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Today, we celebrate Corpus Christi Sunday. We honour the Body of Christ which we experience through the Blessed Sacrament or Consecrated Hosts during Communion and the Eucharistic Adoration. Later, during the LiturgyContinue reading “Taken, Blessed, Broken, Given”
When Life Gives You Tangerines: A Pentecost Perspective
Homily: Solemnity of Pentecost (C) John 20:19-23 8 June 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you heard the phrase: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Recently I watched a similarly titled Korean Drama called: “When Life Gives You Tangerines”. In the Philippines, we know them more as Ponkan oranges. They generally look sweet,Continue reading “When Life Gives You Tangerines: A Pentecost Perspective”
Belonging to God through Love
HOMILY: Sixth Sunday of Easter (C) John 14:23-29 25 May 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Who do you consider family? Does a family member always need to be a blood relative? Do they need to marry into your family? Some families adopt children, others consider close friends part of their family. Others consider strangersContinue reading “Belonging to God through Love”
A Love that Glorifies God
Homily: Fifth Sunday of Easter (C) John 13:31-33a; 34-35 18 May 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA It is that time of year again for graduation marches, moving up ceremonies, and recognition days. Students heave a sigh of relief for having made it through the many years of exams, projects and presentations. I know ofContinue reading “A Love that Glorifies God”
The Shepherd’s Mission to All Nations
Homily: Fourth Sunday of Easter (C) / Good Shepherd Sunday / World Day of Prayer for Vocations John 10:27-30 11 May 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA When I was a child, whenever my siblings and I were wandering out in public, we knew precisely when Mama was calling us to her side without herContinue reading “The Shepherd’s Mission to All Nations”
Empty Nets, Full Hearts: Encountering Christ Again
Homily: Third Sunday of Easter (C) John 21:1-19 4 May 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Is there anyone here who believes he/she owes a deep debt of gratitude to someone else? (Meron ba kayong pinagkakautangan ng loob?) I am not talking about a monetary debt, but rather one that arises from another or othersContinue reading “Empty Nets, Full Hearts: Encountering Christ Again”
Kenosis: The Descent of Love
Homily: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (C) Luke 1:1-49 13 April 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA At the start of the mass, we gathered outside with our palm fronds to get a feel of what it was like to be present at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. This was a momentContinue reading “Kenosis: The Descent of Love”
Mercy Over Judgment: Jesus’ Response to Sin
Homily: Fifth Week Week of Lent (C) John 8:1-11 6 April 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA “Bawal ang judgmental!” (“Being judgmental is prohibited!”) I’m sure most of you have heard that line before. It is a very common sentiment these days, especially among the young. In books, memes, movies, videos, and even in everydayContinue reading “Mercy Over Judgment: Jesus’ Response to Sin”
Embracing God’s Unconditional Love
HOMILY: Fourth Sunday of Lent (C) (Laetare Sunday) Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 30 March 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA In the past few days, no one has made us prouder to be Filipino than 19-year-old Filipino Tennis Player Alexandra “Alex” Eala. On Thursday she won against the world’s #2 tennis player, Iga Swiatek. However, herContinue reading “Embracing God’s Unconditional Love”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 