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 Holy Family Catholic Church in Portola, CA and Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Loyalton, CA.
Love Even When It Hurts: 6th Sunday of Easter
Sunday May 9, 2021
Always remember, you and I are created for greater things. The boring, superficial, lackluster, droning message that we hear from the world that tells us that happiness will be found in the selfish pursuit of more wealth, more honor, more…
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Without Me You Can Do Nothing: 5th Sunday of Easter
Sunday May 2, 2021
Have you ever felt the desire to stop practicing your faith, to drift quietly away from the Lord like a dried leaf that falls into a running stream, only to be whisked away by the humdrum muddle that makes up our lives? Every Christian has…
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The Greatest Event In The Universe: 4th Sunday of Easter
Sunday April 25, 2021
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the greatest event that has ever happened in the history of the universe. Nothing more amazing has or ever will happen than the empty tomb.
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How the Resurrection Matters: 3rd Sunday of Easter
Sunday April 18, 2021
Last Friday evening I was called to the home of a long time parishioner: "Father, she has taken a turn for the worst. She doesn't have much time," said the familiar voice over the phone.
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Jesus Goes to "Hell"(((HOMILY))) Easter Morning
Sunday April 4, 2021
At 3pm on Good Friday, Jesus let out his last breath. His dead corpse was still nailed to the cross. It makes you wonder, where did his spirit go?
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No More Shame (((HOMILY))) Divine Mercy Sunday
Sunday April 4, 2021
One of the worst things to hear from someone is "Shame on you!" Whatever the cause, shame strikes to the heart of who we are. It is a dreadful emotion felt only in relationship to someone when a bond is ruptured, severed, or damaged. Shame…
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Don't Forget Your Story (((HOMILY))): Easter Vigil
Saturday April 3, 2021
The Easter Vigil is not for the faint of heart. It's called the "Mother of all vigils" due to its length and ancient rites, going all the way back to the early Church. It's on this night new adult Christians are baptized and reborn into…
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The Greatest Gifts God Left Us (((HOMILY))): Holy Thursday
Thursday April 1, 2021
Knowing he was about to be arrested and killed, Jesus gave humanity his two greatest gifts at the Last Supper. Everything was leading up to this moment. All the lessons he taught his disciples was now coming to a grand finale. Pay…
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Palm Sunday (((HOMILY)))
Sunday March 28, 2021
We all want to be happy. The question becomes, "How do we achieve it?" If you've been listening to my sermons over these last few years, you know my answer: RELATIONSHIP. Happiness is not a something (money, power, pleasure, beauty) but a…
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Facing Your Deepest Fears: 5th Sunday of Lent
Sunday March 21, 2021
What do you see when you gaze upon a crucifix? Do you see your fear of rejection? It's there. Do you see your fear of loneliness? That's there to. Do you see your fear of pain and death? How about your fear of being laughed at? How about…
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