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”
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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 