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.
Hardest Part of Being a Christian?
Tuesday November 14, 2023
What's the hardest part of being a follower of Jesus? The answer lies in one of the promises that each priest makes on his ordination day. We promise obedience. There it is. Obedience is hard for a heart infected with rebellion. Since the…
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The Providence of God
Thursday November 9, 2023
Today we celebrant the dedication of the cathedral of Rome, the "Mother Church of all Christendom." This feast day reminds us of one critical, important fact -- God's providence in human history. We need not worry about world events…
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Picking Up Our Cross
Wednesday November 8, 2023
In today's Gospel passage, Jesus tells us that if we want to be his disciples, we must embrace the crosses of our lives and follow him. For the first century listener, they new what Our Lord was asking of them. They would have seen people…
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Something Greater is Here
Friday November 3, 2023
Resist the temptation to be bored with Jesus. Look at him with Jewish eyes. The shock of his words will hit you square in the chest.
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Is it Worth it to Follow Jesus?
Thursday November 2, 2023
Following Jesus Christ means putting him first. By definition, it means my ego must die. That process is never easy.
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Am I Alone?
Wednesday November 1, 2023
Today's Solemnity of All Saints answers the existential angst of the human heart, "Am I alone?"
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Fire Upon the Earth
Thursday October 26, 2023
When we were baptized, something made an appearance. This same something will return at our death, when the Christian Burial Rites are done. It's a solemn reminder that those in Christ can never be extinguished.
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