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.
Holy Week Begins
Sunday April 10, 2022
Holy Week is upon us. It commences with a procession outside, with waving palm branches in hand. We mimic the crowds that trumpeted Jesus Christ entrance into the city of Jerusalem. However, these same voices that heralded him would…
ListenWhy God Does NOT Exist
Sunday April 3, 2022
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for many people to believing in God's existence is the problem of suffering. If your God exists, I'll often hear, then why do horrible things happen? Why do little kids get cancer? Why did God let my…
ListenWhy We Give
Sunday March 27, 2022
As Christians, have you ever why God calls us to give? We all have plenty of bills that need our attention. We have home projects, car repairs, gas to buy, groceries to spend on, that all require our hard-earned money.
ListenNothing To See Here
Sunday March 20, 2022
The Christian sees the world differently than anyone else. We look with eyes of faith, penetrating far beneath the surface of things. In fact, you can even say we have Superman-like powers. A burning bush you say? No I see the revelation…
ListenWho Gives You Your Identity?
Sunday March 13, 2022
Who gives you your identity? It's the question of all questions. For from our identity, flows the manner in which we live. How I answer will determine the course of my life.
ListenThe Christian Life Will Always Leave Scars
Sunday March 6, 2022
The Christian life lived well will always leave scars. We're called to love like Jesus in full totality, without counting the cost. The greek word "agape", which is translated into "love" in English means to desire the greatest good of the…
ListenThe Glory of Ash Wednesday
Wednesday March 2, 2022
It has begun! Lent is here. It's one of my favorite liturgical seasons of the entire year. The forty days mimic the time Jesus spent in the desert before beginning his public ministry.
Listen"See, I Told You My Dad Would Save Us"
Sunday February 27, 2022
Ash Wednesday is upon us, marking the beginning of the holy season of Lent. Schedule: 6:30AM & 5:30PM -Holy Family (Portola) 12:10PM -Holy Rosary (Loyalton)
ListenGod Reveals Who We Are
Sunday February 20, 2022
"Do you have any last words?" The captain of the fire squad asked Fr. Miguel Pro.
ListenThe World's Most Dangerous Book
Sunday February 13, 2022
The last two years have been rough to say the least. The pandemic shuttered our lives in unimaginable ways. Schools, churches, small businesses, all closed. Then the social unrest of protests and riots in our major cities ensued.…
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