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.
How One Look Can Change Everything
Friday July 7, 2023
When you're hated by others, you can immediately tell by how they look at you. Imagine the glaring eyes St. Matthew would have gotten from his fellow Jews sitting in the custom post. His countrymen would have seen him as a traitor, a…
ListenThe Shocking Faith of Abraham
Thursday July 6, 2023
In the first reading today, Abraham ascends a mountain with his own beloved Son, Isaac. In a sheer, shocking act of obedience to God, he shows he is willing to sacrifice what he loves most. As the knife was about to strike, an angel…
ListenHow to Remove the False Idols in Our Lives
Sunday July 2, 2023
***Bonus song at the end of this homily from our Latin Mass choir***
ListenWhat Our Enemies Can Teach Us
Saturday July 1, 2023
By definition our "enemies" are shunned and sidelined. They offer few things of value to us. Yet, it's precisely an "enemy" who opens the door to something magnificent in today's gospel. A Roman centurion arrives on the scene who will…
ListenStop Practicing Your Faith
Thursday June 22, 2023
Can you imagine a scenario that would compel you to abandon the Lord and stop practicing your faith? Most of us hope that our love would be strong enough. The saints we remember today held fast. In the face of the storm, they didn't even…
ListenHow to Conquer the World in one Easy Step
Wednesday June 21, 2023
"The one who is begotten by God conquers the world," we're told in the first reading (Cf. 1 John 5:4). How so? I want to be amazing, rich, and victorious. The saint we remember on this day, showed us the way.
ListenWhy the Virgin Mary is a Big Deal
Saturday June 17, 2023
From the beginning of Christianity, Mary has held a place of prominence in the hearts of the followers of Jesus. As anyone who strives to be faithful knows, it's easier to stray from the faith than you think. We need all the help we can…
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