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!”
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Living A Purposeful Life
Homily: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (B) John 18:33-37 24 November 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez When I was young and life was much simpler, I considered a man reclining on pillows on a sunny beach surrounded by beautiful girls feeding him with a bunch of grapes to be anContinue reading “Living A Purposeful Life”
Unworthy Servants that We Are
Homily: Memorial of St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr (13th Sacerdotal Ordination Anniversary) Luke 17:7-10 12 November 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I think all of us will agree that our initial impression of the master in our gospel passage is harsh and ungrateful for what his servant has done for him. However, I invite youContinue reading “Unworthy Servants that We Are”
No Holding Back
Homily: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 12:38-44 10 November 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez One Sunday morning mass when I was still in San Roque Parish, an elderly woman entered the church at offertory. At first, I thought she was going to sit on the front pew beside the lay ministers but sheContinue reading “No Holding Back”
Above all, LOVE!
Homily: Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 12:28-34 3 November 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Last month I was interviewed by The Family Rosary Crusade (FRC) Philippines for their feature on priests and their pets. I even brought my corgis — Kian and Snow to their studio. We got to talk about how careContinue reading “Above all, LOVE!”
Knowing… Persisting… Trusting…
Homily: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 10:46-52 27 October 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I have a friend who is a shopaholic. She loves to walk around the malls and hunt for great deals. When there is a mall wide sale, she spends hours buying all sorts of things she fancies and insistsContinue reading “Knowing… Persisting… Trusting…”
Called to SERVE, not to be SERVED
Homily: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 10:35-45 20 October 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I came across this post and a comment that both seem very appropriate for our reflection this Sunday. Jai Cabajar posted in X: “Would you consent to a surgery to a person who has never studied to become aContinue reading “Called to SERVE, not to be SERVED”
MARY: Our Warrior-Queen
HOMILY: Solemnity of Our Lady of the Rosary of La Naval (Patroness of Quezon City) Luke 1:26-38 13 October 2024 (A Repost of the Homily on 8 October 2023) “Gentle Woman,Quiet Light,Morning Star,So Strong and Bright. Gentle Mother,Peaceful Dove,Teach Us Wisdom,Teach Us Love.” Are you familiar with this church hymn? It creates such a beautiful,Continue reading “MARY: Our Warrior-Queen”
Not Quenching the Spirit
Homily: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48) 29 September 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez There is a pastor based in Mindanao who has set himself apart from humanity by declaring himself “the Appointed Son of God and owner of the universe”. He has attracted many followers, organised his “church” and generated muchContinue reading “Not Quenching the Spirit”
Greatness in God’s Kingdom
HOMILY: Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 9:30-37 22 September 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez I am so amazed at how talented kids are these days! On TV the voice kids showcase incredible talent that can easily put adults to shame. I also see videos online of kids who dance like professionals butContinue reading “Greatness in God’s Kingdom”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 