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”