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 To Pray Like Jesus
Sunday July 24, 2022
On Sunday, the parish happily welcomed back one of her sons for a brief visit, Brother Bryan. He joined Pro Ecclesia Sancta (translated from the Latin, it means"For the Holy Church"), a religious community over three years ago. Many…
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What St. Mary Magdalene Teaches Us
Friday July 22, 2022
This Friday, July 22nd, the Church remembers St. Mary Magdalene -- the first to witness the resurrected Jesus after his death. Watching her example, we can find meaning with the little "deaths" we all endure. It's a cold fact that we all…
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Called To Live Differently
Sunday July 10, 2022
Each Christian is a missionary. The moment the cold water was poured over heads at our baptism and the solemn words were prayed, "I baptize you In the name of Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit", we were thrusted into battle.…
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My First Sermon: "Satan Is Afraid Of Us!"
Sunday July 3, 2022
So it begins. My first weekend commences as the pastor of St. Mary's Vacaville. I'm eager and excited to see what the Lord wants to do here at this parish. Even my sister drove all the way here to come to my first Mass and support her…
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My Last Homily
Sunday June 26, 2022
It's amazing how fast time blazes. Six years go by like six quick breaths. As God calls me to another part of his vineyard to preach the Kingdom of God, I leave you with these parting words which echo the words of St. Paul in the Second…
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Is It Really You, Jesus?
Sunday June 19, 2022
"It was as if the walls of the church exploded outwards and disappeared... like I was suddenly dropped in the middle of the Pacific Ocean." He struggled for words to describe what happened as he knelt in Eucharistic Adoration.
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A Love Story
Sunday June 12, 2022
This past January, I flew out to Tallahassee, Florida for my yearly retreat. Each priest is required by Church law to take a breather from parish life to spend a few days in prayer with the Lord.
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Receive Fire: Pentacost Sunday
Sunday June 5, 2022
The Christian has an impossible mission -- to proclaim Jesus Christ and convert the world. Before he sends us, he must empower us. On Pentacost Sunday, the promise is finally fulfilled as a divine force falls from Heaven. We receive fire.…
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You Can Move The Needle
Sunday May 29, 2022
Behind the smiles we can all carry tremendous burdens. Often in the silence of our pain, we cry out to God and hear nothing. "Where are you Jesus?" We often wonder. But that is the wrong question for the Christian to ask. You see, we have…
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You Are Made For The Trinity
Sunday May 22, 2022
Never forget this important fact: Nothing, absolutely nothing in this world can fill the void you feel. This frustration is by design. It was put there at the dawn of your creation, woven if you like, into the fabric of your soul. Your…
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