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.
The Bread From Heaven
Sunday August 4, 2024
***Bonus*** After the homily is a 3 minutes special chant that is sung before the beginning of the Traditional Latin Mass. Called the "asperges," meaning "sprinkling" or "washing," it recalls the saving water from of baptism.
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: The Good News
Friday August 2, 2024
How can the crucifixion be "Good News"? It's ugly, graphic, and bloody hideous. All very true. The "good" can be beautifully found when asked why did Jesus allow himself to be tortured in such a way? The answer reveals the eternal love God…
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: What Happens When We Read Our Bibles?
Thursday August 1, 2024
Without faith-filled Christians, the world is bland and dark. Our Lord tells us today in the Gospel, we are the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world."
ListenCATHOLIC ESPRESSO SHOT: What Ever You Want Jesus
Wednesday July 31, 2024
Today, the Church remembers one of her famous sons, St. Ignatius of Loyola. He is the 16th century founder of the Jesuit Order. His conversion story shows us what God can do when a Christian finally stops rebelling against God and…
ListenCATHOLIC ESPRESSO SHOT: Why You Have Faith and Others Do Not
Tuesday July 30, 2024
Have you ever wondered why you have faith while others do not? It's a great mystery why God gives this gift the way he does. One thing is for certain, the gift of faith is meant for others.
ListenWhy God Allows Evil
Saturday July 27, 2024
If you've ever wondered why God allows evil and good to exist side by side in our lives, our Gospel passage this morning is for you.
ListenSt. James Shows Us the Way
Thursday July 25, 2024
In today's Gospel, St. James makes an appearance. Still stuck in his worldly thinking, Jesus shows him the better path. The Christian is meant for a higher path than mere material wealth and lofty titles. True riches are found in becoming…
ListenHow to Unite Our Suffering to Jesus
Thursday July 18, 2024
The Incarnation changes how we deal with our suffering. God is not longer out there somewhere in the ether, indifferent to our pain. Rather, he is in us. Once we realize that, the yoke becomes easy and the burden light.
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