sunday-homilies – Sunday Gospel Reflections

Before There Was Enough

Homily – Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Isaiah 55:1–3 • Romans 8:35, 37–39 • Matthew 14:13–21 2 August 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Many years ago, while I was pursuing my postgraduate studies in London, I spent three months as chaplain in a hospice, temporarily filling in for a Jesuit priest whoContinue reading “Before There Was Enough”

Still Under Construction

Homily: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 • Romans 8:26-27 • Matthew 13:24-43 19 July 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have we ever noticed how, despite the challenges of our economy, construction seems to be everywhere? Walk through almost any neighbourhood and we will find a building going up—a condominium,Continue reading “Still Under Construction”

Finding Life by Losing It

Homily: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42 28 June 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA You who are parents know what it is like to sacrifice sleep just to care for a sick child. Many mothers and fathers willingly set aside their own preferences becauseContinue reading “Finding Life by Losing It”

Whose Voice Will We Trust?

Homily: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Jeremiah 20:10-13; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-33 21 June 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Whenever I had to make major decisions in life, Mama always gave me sound advice. Even though she has already passed away, I still seem to hear her voice whenever I face difficulties orContinue reading “Whose Voice Will We Trust?”

Loved Before We Are Sent

Homily: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Exodus 19:2-6a; Romans 5:6-11; Matthew 9:36–10:8 14 June 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Some call it aura, some call it charisma but whatever it is, certain people have the power to change the energy of a room just by walking into it. There are occasions when aContinue reading “Loved Before We Are Sent”

Not Gone, But Nearer Than Ever

Homily: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (A) Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:17-23, Matthew 28:16-20 17 May 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Who among us have seen Jesus Christ with his/her own eyes? Maybe some of us have dreamed of Him, but I can guarantee that none of us has seen Him. Most especiallyContinue reading “Not Gone, But Nearer Than Ever”

Led to LIFE in Abundance

Homily: Fourth Sunday of Easter / Good Shepherd Sunday Acts 2:14a, 36–41 / 1 Peter 2:20b–25 / John 10:1–10 26 April 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA We have all had moments when something deeply moves us—a retreat, a homily, a church song, or even a quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. We feel deeplyContinue reading “Led to LIFE in Abundance”

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”