Gathering as ONE in the Spirit

Homily: Pentecost Sunday (B) John 20:19-23 19 May 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez How many of us know Fr. Thomas Green? For those who may not know him, he is a well-loved and respected Jesuit priest who was a mentor to many priests like myself.  He was my professor in two of the Spirituality coursesContinue reading “Gathering as ONE in the Spirit”

Staying Connected to Jesus

Homily: Fifth Sunday of Easter (B) John 15:1-8 28 April 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Do you notice how it is very common for our politicians to groom their children to be their successors? It happens in the baranggay level, mayoral, congress, senate and even for the presidency. Do you realize that three of ourContinue reading “Staying Connected to Jesus”

Shepherds to One Another

Homily: Fourth Sunday of Easter / Good Shepherd Sunday / World Day of Prayer for Vocations John 10:11-18 21 April 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez When I was still studying in London, I was invited by a family from Cebu for dinner. The family has three sons and a much-awaited daughter who was born whenContinue reading “Shepherds to One Another”

Encounters with God in the Ordinary

Homily: Third Sunday of Easter (B) Luke 24:35-48 14 April 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez One time, Pope Francis had the opportunity to speak to a group of children who were candidates for confirmation.  The Holy Father advised them that “it is important to encounter Jesus, who loves us, who has saved us, who gaveContinue reading “Encounters with God in the Ordinary”

A Community of Faith

Homily: Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday (B) John 20:19-31 7 April 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez  Lately, I have been conducting an evaluation of my three-year ministry here in San Roque Parish – Bagumbayan in preparation for the impending transfers of parish assignments. I have been constantly asking myself if my presence here hasContinue reading “A Community of Faith”

Bearing Our Pains with Dignity and Grace

HOMILY: Friday of the Passion of the Lord / Good Friday John 18:1-19:42  29 March 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I have been following some news in the UK because of the media storm that has been surrounding Prince William and Princess Kate.  What spurred it was the noticeable absence of the Princess of WalesContinue reading “Bearing Our Pains with Dignity and Grace”