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.
We Need More Jesus
Friday July 12, 2024
When someone asked billionaire John D. Rockefeller, how much money was enough? He famously said, "one more dollar." For us Christians, if someone asked how much Jesus is enough, our reply should always be similar, "More Jesus!" More Jesus…
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The Father's Heart Burns For You
Wednesday July 10, 2024
Jesus Christ reveals the Father's heart for you and I. That is why he sends his son into the world, to seek and gather the lost. That's the drama of Christianity, pure and simple.
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The Miracle People
Monday July 8, 2024
Expecting miracles is part of our Christian DNA. Story after story in Scripture, we see the disciples of Jesus Christ acting boldly, reckless in faith, to the point of looking ridiculous. Yet, this should not surprise us. God has come down…
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The Risk of Following Jesus
Thursday July 4, 2024
People who say religion is a "crutch" that we use to feel better about ourselves, like a warm bottle of milk or a bedtime story, have no idea what they're talking about. Following Christ on the narrow road always involves risk. It commands…
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How Big is Your God?
Wednesday July 3, 2024
From the papacy to the Eucharist, to the Sacrament of Confession to the resurrection itself, the scandalous disagreements between Christian denominations can boiled down to our minuscule preconceived notions of God. In other words, we like…
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Living the Call to Love
Friday June 21, 2024
When asked what is the greatest commandment, Jesus quoted the famous verse from Deuteronomy 6, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." The second is…
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