HOMILY: Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (A) Numbers 6:22–27 / Galatians 4:4–7 / Luke 2:16–21 1 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Another year has come to a close. We look back on 2025 and see that it was filled with a mix of good things and bad. Some experienced financial success,Continue reading “Walking into the New Year with Mary”
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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”
Why Christmas Matters
HOMILY: The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Isaiah 52:7-10 / Hebrews 1:1-6 / John 1:1-18 25 December 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Every year, Christmas comes — and it surprises me that I always get asked: “Father, why do we have to celebrate Christmas?” “Can we not believe in Jesus withoutContinue reading “Why Christmas Matters”
Emmanuel Amidst our Unanswered Questions
HOMILY: Fourth Sunday of Advent (A) Isaiah 7:10-14 / Romans 1:1-7 / Matthew 1:18-24 21 December 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA A few years ago, someone came to see me late in the afternoon. He sat down, sighed deeply, and said, “Father, I did everything right. I followed the rules. I tried to beContinue reading “Emmanuel Amidst our Unanswered Questions”
Ignited by Christ to be “light”
Homily: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (C) Luke 2:22-32 2 February 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Candles today come in all shapes and sizes. They come scented like flowers or fruits, herbs, and even popular food and drink like cake and coffee. I am shocked to know that some candles can evenContinue reading “Ignited by Christ to be “light””
Walking with our Children in Faith
Homily: Feast of the Sto. Niño (Proper Feast in the Philippines) 19 January 2025 Luke 2:41-52 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez, AA Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Santo Niño, a feast proper to the Philippines. The gospel for this feast relates the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple — the 5th JoyfulContinue reading “Walking with our Children in Faith”
Epiphany: The Journey of Faith
Homily: Solemnity of the Lord’s Epiphany Matthew 2:1-12 5 January 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA There is a video circulating that suggests that the Magi who visited Jesus at His birth were connected to the prophet Daniel who was among the exiles in Babylon. Daniel impressed King Nebuchadnezzar so much that he made himContinue reading “Epiphany: The Journey of Faith”
Blessed to Belong to God’s Family
Homily: Feast of the Holy Family (C) Luke 2:41-52 29 December 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Recently I read an article that says the population in Japan is declining. It is not unlike the problem in many European countries where there is a disproportion between the aging and the newborns. One of the reasons givenContinue reading “Blessed to Belong to God’s Family”
Beware, Frequent-flyers!
Homily: First Sunday of Advent (C) Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 1 December 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Do you remember the first time you rode an airplane? Were you excited? Anxious? Frightened? Perhaps all three? After all, all these are typical of a new experience. Air travel is much more common these days, than when IContinue reading “Beware, Frequent-flyers!”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 