HOMILY: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 6:7-13 14 July 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez There is a quote that says: “If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together.” There is wisdom in working in a team. To work alone, we may get things doneContinue reading “Together in Mission”
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Advocates of Truth
Homily: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 6:1-6 7 July 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Last Saturday I was received in what they call a very-PLDM festive fashion with matching street dancing, waving of flags, billboard sized welcome tarps and a fun-filled program after the welcome rite. I am deeply honoured but at theContinue reading “Advocates of Truth”
Coming to Jesus for Healing
Homily: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 5:21-42 30 June 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Parish Priest, The Parish of the Lord of Divine Mercy My friend had an aunt who migrated to the US and became a doctor. She was very successful and she became active in many Filipino-American organisations and an avidContinue reading “Coming to Jesus for Healing”
Unto Safer Shores with Jesus
Homily: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 4:35-41 23 June 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez For the past two months, the discomfort I have been feeling in my stomach has been giving me sleepless nights. I was so scared as we have a family history of colon cancer. Regular colonoscopies would have ensured early detectionContinue reading “Unto Safer Shores with Jesus”
The Kingdom Beyond Us
Homily: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 4:26-34 16 June 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez Early last year I attended our school’s alumni homecoming as we (our batch) were pearl jubilarians. I had the chance to get together with my former colleagues at Assumption Iloilo (most of them are either retired or have gone abroadContinue reading “The Kingdom Beyond Us”
Standing Up for Jesus
Homily: Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Mark 3:20-35 9 June 2024 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez The Crown is a series on Netflix that I find interesting because it is about the British Royal Family. In one episode they depicted a conversation that allegedly transpired between Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher when she wasContinue reading “Standing Up for Jesus”
The EUCHARIST: A Gift and A Challenge
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”
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”
Sunday Gospel Reflections 