Greater the Sinner, Greater the Mercy

Greater the Sinner, Greater the Mercy

From Fr. Brian Soliven Sermons by Rev. Brian J. Soliven

April 13, 2026 · 21 min · Season 2026

About this episode

Fr. Brian Soliven reflects on the significance of the Easter Sunrise Mass and the transformative power of the Resurrection.

It was a glorious morning, as over a hundred of St. Mary’s faithful and hearty parishioners ascended the hill at Caligiuri Ranch in the darkness for what has become a popular Easter tradition – the 6AM Sunrise Mass. Crowned on its peak is a huge life-sized wooden cross overlooking the wide expanse of the Central Valley. A soft hazy midst still draping the farmfields in the distance, adding to the mystical drama of the reason why were there to celebrate.  In the still darkness, the Holy Mass begins. As we move to the Eucharist, the timing of it all is absolutely perfect. “Take this all of you… and eat of it. This is my Body giving up for you.” At the sacred words of consecration, where the risen Jesus Christ is made perfectly present, the sun begins to crest the Sierra Mountains bursting its warm rays of light (This moment is captured on the front page of our Sunday Bulletin). Jesus Christ has been raised from the dead. All creation proclaims its glory! The Resurrection changes everything.    The Resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything . Upon this one single doctrine of our Christian religion, the entire 2,000 year old edifice of the Catholic Church is…

People in this episode

Host: Brian

Topics covered

  • Easter
  • Resurrection
  • Holy Mass
  • Eucharist

Keywords

  • St. Mary's
  • Caligiuri Ranch
  • faithful parishioners
  • sacred words
  • Jesus Christ

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cf. 1 Corinthians 15:14

Places: the Central Valley, the Sierra Mountains

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