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.
The Temple and the End of the World: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday November 17, 2019
One of the great blessings of living in the United States is our ability to practice our faith in peace. Not so in many parts of the world. According to the Pew Research Center, Christianity is the most persecuted religion on the planet.
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Demons and the End of Marriage: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday November 10, 2019
Jesus couldn't be more clear: we're all locked in spiritual warfare.
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Look What God Can Do When We're Open: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday November 3, 2019
This week, I break down an amazing email that I recieved a few weeks ago. As any preacher will tell you, we can easily fall into the devil's trap of thinking that no one is listening. All our effort and prayer is wasted. We might as well…
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Why I Fail You: Homily for All Saints Day
Friday November 1, 2019
As hard as I try, I will fail you as your priest. My legion of faults and vices will always get in the way for those I am called to serve. Yet amazingly, the freeing truth is that we are not alone in this battle.
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Kill the Pride - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday October 27, 2019
If we want better lives, happier families, a vibrant parish, and an intense relationship with Jesus Christ, there’s one thing we can do now that will make all the difference in the world: KILL THE PRIDE. Squash it. Strangle it. Punch it in…
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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday October 13, 2019
Emotions are fickle. Superficial beauty fades away. And yet, the powerful truth remains.
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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday October 6, 2019
When we grow in trust, the crosses of life can become bearable and maybe even beautiful.
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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday September 29, 2019
What are you doing with all your power and strength? That is the question Jesus proposes to us today with our Scripture readings this Sunday. When we use our gifts for others, were given something even better in return.
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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday September 22, 2019
Why do you exist? How would you respond if someone asked you that question? Answering this question rightly gives life a lightning focus. If we answer it wrongly, we can easily find ourselves adrift and dazed. Our Creator gives us a clue.
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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday September 15, 2019
We do the most ridiculous things for love, don't we? Not only teenagers are guilty of this, but even God himself. In fact, I dare say, Christianity can only be best understood in this way.
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