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.
Created For More
Thursday March 21, 2024
We are so much more than what we've been told. I am not an upright monkey with an iPhone. I am not my sins. I am not merely a consumer of things. Our identity, revealed to us in Christ, shows us who we truly are.
ListenHow to Respond to Crisis (According to St. Joseph)
Tuesday March 19, 2024
How do we respond to the crisis' of our lives? We all know they will hit us eventually, like the next coming ocean wave. Today, as the Church celebrates the Solemnity of St. Joseph, we can find inspiration in his example. In Scripture, we…
ListenLove Requires Vulnerability
Friday March 15, 2024
Love forces us to be vulnerable. It requires me to open myself to you and put my life in your hands. Jesus does this by dwelling among us. Even more, he does this at every single Holy Mass.
ListenLive the Faith Boldly
Thursday March 7, 2024
The oldest of the prayers used at the Holy Mass is called the Roman Canon. It's marked by a list of strange names that the early Christians wanted to remember. When we learn their stories, it's no surprise why.
ListenLooking Beyond the Surface
Sunday February 25, 2024
To unlock the power of Lent, we need one thing—love. Love gives us the superpower to peer beyond the mere superficial. Take the prime example of bride and groom on their wedding day. Notice how they look at one another.
ListenThe Christian Prays Differently
Tuesday February 20, 2024
The Christian prays differently, according to our Lord in today's Gospel. He possesses something that the pagans "who babble" and "think they will be heard because of their many words." Once we understand this from the depths of our souls…
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