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.
ESPRESSO SHOT: Why Hell is Necessary for Love
Friday February 27, 2026
Jesus today in the Gospel talks about one of the most mysterious and misunderstood Christian doctrines -- hell.
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: Never Stop Praying!
Thursday February 26, 2026
Jesus tells us simply -- never stop praying!
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: Is God Really Good?
Wednesday February 25, 2026
You can sum up all of Salvation History as God's attempt to prove to humanity one simple fact -- that He is good.
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: The Eyes Reveal the Deep Truth
Saturday February 21, 2026
When you look at the eyes of Our Lord, what do you see?
ListenASH WEDNESDAY: Into the Desert We Go
Wednesday February 18, 2026
Lent is the holy season by which we willingly choose weakness over strength, pain over comfort, and the love of Jesus over my own will.
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: Let's Get Weak!
Tuesday February 17, 2026
Lent is upon us! In this holy season, the Church asks us to purposely become weak.
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: How People Get Possessed by Demons
Thursday February 12, 2026
When an exorcist meets with a person allegedly possessed by a demon, one of the first questions the priest must ascertain is how the demon gained access to the soul.
ListenESPRESSO SHOT: The Rise of Fighting Monks
Wednesday February 11, 2026
Hardwired in the soul of a man is to fight and serve. It's by divine design.
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