Homily – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) 1 Kings 19:9a, 11–13a • Romans 9:1–5 • Matthew 14:22–33 9 August 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA A few years ago, a close friend’s mother went in for a routine check-up. When she was told, “We need to run a few more tests.”, fear immediatelyContinue reading “When Fear Becomes the Narrator”
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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?”
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”
Quietly Changing the World as SALT, as LIGHT
Homily: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Isaiah 58:7-10 | 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 | Matthew 5:13-16 8 February 2026 Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA Have you ever noticed how sometimes the smallest things make a big difference? I was walking along a busy street when there was a sudden downpour. As I took shelter, IContinue reading “Quietly Changing the World as SALT, as LIGHT”
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