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.
Sainthood Or Nothing!
Tuesday November 1, 2022
We're made to be great saints! It's not reserved to the boring, church nerdy few. Quite the contrary, it's a path for all to embrace, if we dare.
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Sunday October 30, 2022
In Genesis 1:27, God reveals the deepest truth of who we are. Each and everyone one of us is created in his "image and likeness." Human dignity rests on those simple, yet profound words. From that principle, we can begin to see why…
ListenThe Secret To Praying Like A Saint
Sunday October 23, 2022
Do you want to know the secret to profound prayer? You may already know the answer. Think back to the last time you watched an ocean sunset. Notice how words tend to fall away in the face of the beauty. Your breathing slows as the breaths…
ListenWhat The World Needs
Saturday October 22, 2022
More than anything else, we need Jesus Christ. It's that simple. You and I, as baptized Christians, are tasked with the great mission of bringing Him to the heart of a starving, hungry, and confused world.
ListenSaturday Baptism Homily
Saturday October 8, 2022
On Saturday, the Kingdom of God grew by 10 more souls. These beautiful children, created in God's "image and likeness", were born again. Their journey to their eternal homeland of Heaven commences, as the waters of baptism flowed over…
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Sunday October 2, 2022
While imprisoned in Rome, St. Paul wrote the second reading that we heard at Mass this Sunday.
ListenAngels And Demons
Thursday September 29, 2022
Few things still fascinates us as angels and demons. Unlike us, they are purely spiritual beings, while we are composed of both a spiritual and a physical nature. What would make one of these angels fall and become demons? The answer is…
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