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.
Without Pain There Can Be No Saints
Thursday June 1, 2023
Whatever vocation we embrace, marriage or celibacy, suffering will follow in some way. It's by design. We cannot escape it. However, with the eyes of faith, this suffering can be the catalyst for our holiness. Without pain, there can be no…
ListenGod is Boring... and That's the Best Part!
Wednesday May 31, 2023
The best part about God is how boring He is. He always uses the smallest, the least extravagant, and the underwhelming to accomplish his divine plans.
ListenA Miracle in our Midst?
Tuesday May 30, 2023
In the middle of America's Heartland, a monastery pierces the endless horizon of rolling hills and wheat fields. It's packed with young nuns who fill the air of their newly constructed chapel with harmonious ancient chants that evaporated…
ListenWhy St. Peter is Buried in Vatican City
Friday May 26, 2023
Christianity is more than a collection of ancient dos and don'ts. Rather, at its core, Christianity is about a relationship with the Incarnate Word of God, Jesus Christ. St.
ListenThe Simple Mission of Jesus
Wednesday May 24, 2023
The mission of Jesus is simple -- unite the family of God back to the Trinity. He comes to restore the union we once had before the Fall of Adam and Eve. By his blood we are healed.
ListenA Window into the Heart of Jesus
Tuesday May 23, 2023
When we pray from the depths of our inner most heart, a pure, distilled, sense of our soul arises. All pretenses are removed. The masks come off. There's no one to impress. Jesus in today's stunning gospel, is in that very place.
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