Homily: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 2 June 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez When I was still a religious in formation, one of my assigned tasks was to work with a community in the Northern Philippines for their relocation because they lived in danger zones — onContinue reading “The EUCHARIST: A Gift and A Challenge”
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The Triune God and Our Call to Discipleship
Homily: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Matthew 28:16-20 26 May 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez How many stars do you think there are in the sky? If we check tonight, we will see maybe a hundred of the brightest stars from the constellations. However, have we ever seen the night sky while we wereContinue reading “The Triune God and Our Call to Discipleship”
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”
Saved to Proclaim the Good News
Homily: Solemnity of the Lord’s Ascension (B)Mark 16:15-2012 May 2024Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Today, most of the world over, celebrates Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas, nanays, inays, mommies and moms! Today, we celebrate how special you all are. The lady who raised me was pretty special too. Unfortunately, l can noContinue reading “Saved to Proclaim the Good News”
Love in All of Us
Homily: Sixth Sunday of Easter (B) 5 May 2024 John 15:9-17 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez As I was preparing for ordination, a classmate jokingly asked, “Why do you want to be ordained a priest? You will be single forever. Who will cry over your coffin or urn when you leave this planet?” (Ganern?) A singleContinue reading “Love in All of Us”
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”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 