HOMILY: Third Sunday of Lent (C) Luke 13:1-9 23 March 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA “Habang may buhay, may pag-asa.” (“As long as we are alive, there is hope.”) Do we believe this? I guess, we should! A wise Jesuit said death only makes permanent the state of our soul at our last breath.Continue reading “Turning Back to God”
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Unexpected Paths to Glory
Homily: Second Sunday of Lent (C) Luke 9:28-36 16 March 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA One time I presided over a golden wedding anniversary mass and renewal of wedding vows in my previous parish. The couple in their late 70’s chose to renew their vows in the parish church with a hundred of theirContinue reading “Unexpected Paths to Glory”
Surrendering Control to God
HOMILY: First Sunday of Lent (C) Luke 4:1-13 9 March 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Do you know what is your greatest weakness? Is it your temper? Is it your desire for wealth? Is it the pursuit of eternal youth? Sometimes when we fail to control our instincts and leanings towards these things, we forget ourselvesContinue reading “Surrendering Control to God”
Integrity: The Fruit of a Christian Life
HOMILY: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Luke 6:39-45 2 March 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Do you follow people on social media? Whether they be entertainers, politicians, critics or artists? I find it quite difficult to take people at their word these days. It is not easy to believe people, even those whoContinue reading “Integrity: The Fruit of a Christian Life”
Taking the High Road: The Path of Mercy
HOMILY: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Luke 6:27-38 23 February 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA It is natural for people to get upset or angry when hurt, cheated or placed at a disadvantage. It is so instinctive that if you watch a toddler who can barely speak, swat another toddler with his hand,Continue reading “Taking the High Road: The Path of Mercy”
Uniquely Gifted and Called to Serve
HOMILY: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Luke 5:1-11 9 February 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA These days more than ever, I hear of people leaving the Catholic faith and joining other religions or simply ceasing the practice of the Christian faith. Just recently someone complained to me that her son left the CatholicContinue reading “Uniquely Gifted and Called to Serve”
Ignited by Christ to be “light”
Homily: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (C) Luke 2:22-32 2 February 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Candles today come in all shapes and sizes. They come scented like flowers or fruits, herbs, and even popular food and drink like cake and coffee. I am shocked to know that some candles can evenContinue reading “Ignited by Christ to be “light””
Fulfilling the Word of God
Homily: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) (Sunday of the Word of God/National Bible Sunday) Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 26 January 2025 “U.S. President Donald Trump took his oath of office on Monday with his right hand raised, but without placing his left hand on the two Bibles that his wife Melania held as she stoodContinue reading “Fulfilling the Word of God”
Walking with our Children in Faith
Homily: Feast of the Sto. Niño (Proper Feast in the Philippines) 19 January 2025 Luke 2:41-52 Fr. Ricky C. Montanez, AA Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Santo Niño, a feast proper to the Philippines. The gospel for this feast relates the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple — the 5th JoyfulContinue reading “Walking with our Children in Faith”
Well-Pleasing to the Father
Homily: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (C) Luke 3:15-16, 21-23 12 January 2025 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA It is always heart-warming to witness parents publicly expressing joy and pride over their child’s achievements. Some parents zealously shout “Anak ko yan!” when their child graduates or has rendered a performance showcasing their talent. Continue reading “Well-Pleasing to the Father”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 