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 Christian Paradox Par Excellence
Tuesday October 17, 2023
The weirdness of Christianity is found in today's Gospel. Our Lord tell us the way to find our true life. Strangely, it's not the way we think. To find it, we must actually lose it.
ListenWho Are the "People of the Word"?
Saturday October 14, 2023
As Catholics, we are known as the "People of the Word" as opposed to merely the "People of the Book". As important as Sacred Scripture is, Jesus has given us more. So much more. He gives us himself. Jesus is the Word of God in the flesh (…
ListenNever Stop Praying
Thursday October 12, 2023
We've all been tempted to stop praying. Especially when our cries go unanswered, we wonder, "What is the point anyway? God is not listening." To all who want to give up, Jesus speaks directly to us in today's Gospel.
ListenJesus Teaches Us the Perfect Prayer
Wednesday October 11, 2023
In today's Gospel, Jesus teaches us the perfect prayer. It reveals the truth of our identity, which we so desperately long.
ListenA Thousand Lives
Thursday September 28, 2023
"I am a Catholic. Had I a thousand lives I would gladly offer them all for him. Never shall I apostatize. You may kill me, if that is what you want. To die for God -- such is my will.” These were the last words uttered by St.
ListenGod's Family
Tuesday September 26, 2023
"I LOVE YOU" should be the most heard phrase in our families. The second is like it, "I'm sorry."
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