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 New Purpose of Demons
Friday September 22, 2023
In today's Mass, we hear that "seven demons" were cast out of Mary Magdalene. It makes us wonder, what is the purpose of demons anyway? Renowned Exorcist, Fr. Carlos Martins, asks this very question when he performs exorcisms: For what…
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Sinners Wanted Here at St. Mary's
Thursday September 21, 2023
We can easily believe the lie that we have to be perfect before we can even walk into a church. Not here at St. Mary's. We're a place for sinners who are tired of trying to satisfy our deeper thirst with the saltwater of the world. We want…
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The Blood of the Martyrs is the Seed of the Church
Wednesday September 20, 2023
The 2nd Century Christian writer Tertullian, famously wrote, "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church." During those early centuries of our history, being a Christian often meant death.
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The Healing We've Been Searching For
Thursday September 14, 2023
We're all experts at hiding from our wounds. We have our go-to bottles of alcohol; we buy more things. We run from silence. You name it. Regardless of how we cope, the result is always the same -- ignore the pain. Jesus wants to heal us.…
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Blessed Are You When People Hate You
Wednesday September 13, 2023
If people despise you because of your faith, it's a sign you're living your Christianity well. In today's Gospel, our Lord tells us directly, "Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude and insult you, and denounce your…
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Why Jesus Calls 12 Apostles
Tuesday September 12, 2023
In today's Gospel, we witness Our Lord calling the 12 Apostles for the first time. For the first century hearer, this detail is life-changing. It means only one thing -- the ancient prophecies are being fulfilled.
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