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.
God's Original Plan for the Family
Sunday October 6, 2024
Jesus touches on one of his most controversial teachings in today's Sunday Gospel -- divorce and remarriage.
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: The Gift of the Poor
Friday September 27, 2024
Jesus became poor for our sake. In response, we must love the poor among us. They are Christ in disguise.
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: What To Do With This Gift?
Wednesday September 25, 2024
Every Christian has a gift. The only question is what do we do with it?
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: Fidelity to Christ First
Friday September 13, 2024
As priests, there's always a real temptation to soften Church teaching, especially when it opposes the ethos of the age. Think of the traditional teaching on marriage, abortion, and human sexuality. If you want to get into an argument,…
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: Love Your Enemies
Thursday September 12, 2024
One of Jesus' hardest teachings is found in today's Gospel. "Love your enemies," he commands us. It's not a suggestion. Can anything be more counterintuitive? Hardly. Yet our Lord demands this of his followers.
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