Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Today, on Thanksgiving, Father Kubicki reflects on the history of our country and of the national holiday of Thanksgiving. When things are going well, we often forget to be thankful. Let us thank God at all times through the good and the bad.

Mary appeared to a sister named Catherine Labore. Father Kubicki shares some words from this simple saint who experienced many graces and blessings from Mary one of which is a medal known as the Miraculous Medal.

Today is the feast day of Cathrine of Alexandria. This saint is a great saint who challenged an emperor with her great wisdom. Father shares some lofty words from this eloquent saint and invites us to meditate upon them.

Today is the feast of Saint John Berchmans, a young Jesuit saint who is the patron saint of alter serves. Father Kubicki shares a letter from this saint about gratitude for God for all of the things He has done for us.

Today on the last Sunday of the Churches calendar we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. Father shares some insights from today’s Gospel and shares how Jesus is indeed a king but not of this world.

Today is the feast of Saint Father Miguel Pro, a martyr for the Church. Father shares a great story about his execution. This story is filled with valor, forgiveness and a great mystery which points to our feast tomorrow.  

Today is the feast of Saint Cecilia, a martyr of the Church who sang the praises of God even as she lay dying from many wounds. Music is very powerful, Father Kubicki explains the great importance of music.

Today is the feast of the Presentation of Mary. This is a different feast from the presentation of Jesus. When Mary was young, she was dedicated to the temple and spent her time preparing herself to become the temple of God when Jesus was conceived.

As we remember the dead Father Kubicki invites us to reflect on the loss of our loved ones. How much do you think about your own death? Death is not the end, but a new beginning so be sure to prepare for your own death. 

The month of November is dedicated to praying for the souls of the faithful departed. Father Kubicki shares a document from the second Vatican Council about the souls in purgatory being united in the body of Christ just like us.