Father Brian was born in Hawaii and grew up in Sacramento. He first felt the call to serve while in college and growing in his Catholic faith. It was “a song in his head” that kept getting louder and louder. He is currently the pastor of St. Mary's Parish in Vacaville, CA.
ESPRESSO SHOT: Lazarus is Everywhere
Thursday March 20, 2025
The parable of Lazarus and the rich man, told by Jesus in Luke 16:19-31, contrasts the fates of two men: a poor beggar named Lazarus and a wealthy man who lived in luxury. Lazarus suffers outside the rich man's gate, longing for scraps of…
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: The Mass is Perfect
Tuesday March 18, 2025
The Holy Mass holds profound significance as it is the central act of worship, where believers come together to celebrate the sacred mystery of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist.
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: We're Made for Relationship
Friday March 14, 2025
Christian teaching emphasizes the importance of reconciling with God and with one another as a central aspect of faith. Through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, believers are offered forgiveness and the opportunity to restore their…
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: The Secret to Deeper Prayer
Thursday March 13, 2025
Perseverance in prayer is a key theme in the teachings of St. John of the Cross, St. Benedict, and St. Teresa of Avila. For St. John of the Cross, prayer is a path of union with God that often involves dark nights of the soul, where…
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