HOMILY: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Luke 6:27-38 23 February 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA It is natural for people to get upset or angry when hurt, cheated or placed at a disadvantage. It is so instinctive that if you watch a toddler who can barely speak, swat another toddler with his hand,Continue reading “Taking the High Road: The Path of Mercy”
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Uniquely Gifted and Called to Serve
HOMILY: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Luke 5:1-11 9 February 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA These days more than ever, I hear of people leaving the Catholic faith and joining other religions or simply ceasing the practice of the Christian faith. Just recently someone complained to me that her son left the CatholicContinue reading “Uniquely Gifted and Called to Serve”
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””
Fulfilling the Word of God
Homily: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) (Sunday of the Word of God/National Bible Sunday) Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 26 January 2025 “U.S. President Donald Trump took his oath of office on Monday with his right hand raised, but without placing his left hand on the two Bibles that his wife Melania held as she stoodContinue reading “Fulfilling the Word of God”
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”
Well-Pleasing to the Father
Homily: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (C) Luke 3:15-16, 21-23 12 January 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA It is always heart-warming to witness parents publicly expressing joy and pride over their child’s achievements. Some parents zealously shout “Anak ko yan!” when their child graduates or has rendered a performance showcasing their talent. Continue reading “Well-Pleasing to the Father”
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”
The GIFT of our PRESENCE
Homily: Fourth Sunday of Advent (C) Luke 1:39-45 22 December 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Last Thursday, after Fr. Steve presided over the PLDM Misa de Gallo as one of its former parish priests, he and I visited an elderly lady who used to be a staunch supporter of the parish projects. She is quiteContinue reading “The GIFT of our PRESENCE”
The Cause of our JOY
Homily: Third Sunday of Advent (C) Zephaniah 3:14-18 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 15 December 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez A priest friend once spoke of this lady who had gone to him for counselling. She sat quietly waiting for him, looking very serene. He wondered what could possibly be bothering her. When he entered theContinue reading “The Cause of our JOY”
Restored in Christ Jesus
Homily: Second Sunday of Advent (C) Luke 3:1-6 8 December 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez We often hear the expression “To straighten things out…” or “To straighten someone out!” Why do we bother to do this? When we use this for objects perhaps the typical translation in Filipino will be ” ayosin” or “i-derecho” whichContinue reading “Restored in Christ Jesus”
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