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.
Why St. Peter is Buried in Vatican City
Friday May 26, 2023
Christianity is more than a collection of ancient dos and don'ts. Rather, at its core, Christianity is about a relationship with the Incarnate Word of God, Jesus Christ. St.
ListenThe Simple Mission of Jesus
Wednesday May 24, 2023
The mission of Jesus is simple -- unite the family of God back to the Trinity. He comes to restore the union we once had before the Fall of Adam and Eve. By his blood we are healed.
ListenA Window into the Heart of Jesus
Tuesday May 23, 2023
When we pray from the depths of our inner most heart, a pure, distilled, sense of our soul arises. All pretenses are removed. The masks come off. There's no one to impress. Jesus in today's stunning gospel, is in that very place.
ListenThe Most Powerful Word in the Universe
Friday May 19, 2023
Jesus makes a bold promise in today's reading from the Gospel: "Amen, Amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you." (Cf. John 16:23). Let's put it into practice!
ListenYou Have the Holy Spirit
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Jesus promised us in last Sunday's Gospel reading to never leave us orphans. At no time are we ever alone, especially in the midst of the storms of our lives. This Holy Spirit that was given to us at our baptism is the source of our…
ListenBeatings, Earthquakes and a Delicious Meal
Tuesday May 16, 2023
In the first reading today, we find St. Paul in the city of Philippi, which will be the first church he establishes on the European continent.
ListenWhen a Prostitute Met a Catholic
Friday May 12, 2023
In the dark, nefarious, underworld of Chicago's male prostitution, a Catholic walked in. He would bring something with him that would change the life of a young man forever.
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