Homily: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Jeremiah 20:7-9 • Romans 12:1-2 • Matthew 16:21-27 30 August 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA I once met a single woman who shared something very moving with me. As the last of her siblings to be unmarried, she remained in their family home with her parents.Continue reading “The Cross Is Not A Detour”
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Still Under Construction
Homily: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 • Romans 8:26-27 • Matthew 13:24-43 19 July 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have we ever noticed how, despite the challenges of our economy, construction seems to be everywhere? Walk through almost any neighbourhood and we will find a building going up—a condominium,Continue reading “Still Under Construction”
Not Gone, But Nearer Than Ever
Homily: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (A) Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:17-23, Matthew 28:16-20 17 May 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Who among us have seen Jesus Christ with his/her own eyes? Maybe some of us have dreamed of Him, but I can guarantee that none of us has seen Him. Most especiallyContinue reading “Not Gone, But Nearer Than Ever”
Recognising HE Whom We Already Know
HOMILY: Third Sunday of Easter (A) Acts 2:14, 22–33 / 1 Peter 1:17–21 / Luke 24:13–35 19 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA In recent years, something surprising has been happening in parts of the Western world. There has been a noticeable surge in people becoming Catholic—young professionals, students, even public figures. In societiesContinue reading “Recognising HE Whom We Already Know”
When God Opens What We Have Closed
Homily: Fifth Sunday of Lent (A) Ezekiel 37:12-14 / Romans 8:9-11 /John 11:1-45 22 March 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA We often hear the line — “Life is short… better enjoy it.” To a certain extent that is true. Life is short indeed, so we try to savour it: eat a good meal, spend timeContinue reading “When God Opens What We Have Closed”
Infinite Thirst, Finite Wells
Homily: Third Sunday of Lent (A) Exodus 17:3–7 | Romans 5:1–2, 5–8 | John 4:5–42 8 March 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA A few months ago, someone confided in me. He said, “Father, I do not understand myself.” From the outside, he seemed to have everything in place — a good career, financial security,Continue reading “Infinite Thirst, Finite Wells”
JUST LOVED!
HOMILY: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (A) Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7, Acts 10:34-38 and Matthew 3:13-17. 11 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Let me begin with a simple yet difficult question: “When was the last time you felt truly loved for who you are — not because you were a big help,Continue reading “JUST LOVED!”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 