HOMILY: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Sunday of the Word of God / National Bible Sunday Isaiah 8:23–9:3 | 1 Corinthians 1:10–13, 17 | Matthew 4:12–23 25 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you ever experienced feeling like a robot? Do you wake up in the morning and run through the motionsContinue reading “When the Light Quietly Returns”
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Through Childlike Hearts
HOMILY: Feast of the Santo Niño (A) Isaiah 9:1–6 | Ephesians 1:3–6, 15–18 | Matthew 18:1–5, 10 18 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA When we were children, life seemed simpler. When we were young, our problems were things like: “Do I have ‘baon’ (pocket money)” or “Will we be allowed to play?” AsContinue reading “Through Childlike Hearts”
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!”
God’s Quiet Light in the Dark
HOMILY: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord (A) Isaiah 60:1–6 | Ephesians 3:2–3a, 5–6 | Matthew 2:1–12 4 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA A few nights ago, while many of us were welcoming the New Year with fireworks, loud celebrations, and tables filled with food and drinks, a tragedy quietly entered theContinue reading “God’s Quiet Light in the Dark”
Walking into the New Year with Mary
HOMILY: Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (A) Numbers 6:22–27 / Galatians 4:4–7 / Luke 2:16–21 1 January 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Another year has come to a close. We look back on 2025 and see that it was filled with a mix of good things and bad. Some experienced financial success,Continue reading “Walking into the New Year with Mary”
Holiness in the Mess: Lessons from the Holy Family
HOMILY: Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (A) Sirach 3:2–6, 12–14 / Colossians 3:12–21 / Matthew 2:13–15, 19–23 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Every time we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, many of us come carrying mixed emotions because when we hear the word family, we do not alwaysContinue reading “Holiness in the Mess: Lessons from the Holy Family”
Why Christmas Matters
HOMILY: The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Isaiah 52:7-10 / Hebrews 1:1-6 / John 1:1-18 25 December 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Every year, Christmas comes — and it surprises me that I always get asked: “Father, why do we have to celebrate Christmas?” “Can we not believe in Jesus withoutContinue reading “Why Christmas Matters”
Emmanuel Amidst our Unanswered Questions
HOMILY: Fourth Sunday of Advent (A) Isaiah 7:10-14 / Romans 1:1-7 / Matthew 1:18-24 21 December 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA A few years ago, someone came to see me late in the afternoon. He sat down, sighed deeply, and said, “Father, I did everything right. I followed the rules. I tried to beContinue reading “Emmanuel Amidst our Unanswered Questions”
Quiet Grace in Advent
HOMILY: Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10, James 5:7-10 and Matthew 11:2-11. 14 December 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA A few years ago, I visited a woman grieving the loss of her husband. Every time I checked on her, she would say, “Father, I have been praying… pero wala naman nagbabago.”Continue reading “Quiet Grace in Advent”
Turning Toward the Light
HOMILY: First Sunday of Advent (A) Isaiah 2:1-5 / Psalm 122:1-9 / Romans 13:11-14 / Matthew 24:37-44 30 November 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Are you good at taking selfies? Some people are such experts — alam na nila agad (they know right away) where the light is, how to angle their face, howContinue reading “Turning Toward the Light”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 