By Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections
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Did you know we can pray by arguing with God? In today’s reflection Father Kubicki shares words from Pope Francis about the importance of honest prayer as if we are opening our heart to a friend.
As we focus on prayer this Lent Father Kubicki shares some reflections from a British Monk and Cardinal Archbishop named Bazel Hume. This Man struggled with prayer a lot, but prayer has value in our faithfulness rather than our comfort...
Today is the anniversary of the Canonization of many great saints by Pope Gregory the 15th. Father mentions many of the great saints who were canonized on this day, but he also mentions a more humble saint. Listen to this...
Father Kubicki shares insights from a Gospel story in today’s readings. A royal official asked Jesus to heal his child. How far did this official need to go in order to see Jesus? Check out today’s reflection to find the...
Father Kubicki shares some insights into the powerful and merciful words of Saint John in today’s Gospel. God doesn’t want to condemn us but to be merciful to us. Are you able to soften your heart today and ask for...
Today is the feast of Saint Frances. As a girl Saint Frances wanted to be a nun but her parents had arranged a marriage for her against her wishes. She and her husband grew in holiness and when he died,...
Today is the feast of Saint John of God, a man who founded many hospitals and had great love for the impoverished in life. Saint John of God had the same compassionate love that God has. Does that love live...
Today is the feast of two women who were both Mothers and Martyrs, Saint Perpetua and Felicity. They were imprisoned for wanting to be Catholic and eventually executed because they wouldn’t renounce their faith.
In his message for Lent this year, Pope Francis talked about the three traditional Lenten practices: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. He said that these three practices are related and constitute a movement away from sin.
As we continue through Lent Father Kubicki shares a special Lenten message which Pope Francis shared with the faithful this year during this time of penance and temptation. Father Kubicki shares insights into temptation and how it leads to freedom.
Today is the feast of Saint Casimir, a prince you died at the age of twenty-five, before he was able to ascend the throne. Father Kubicki shares some words from a biography about this great saint and his great holiness.
How do we understand today’s Gospel where Jesus gets angry and drives the money changers out of the temple? Father Kubicki sheds light on the emotion of anger and we should deal with anger. Need advice on this? Check out...
Today is the first Saturday of the month. Our lady asked for something special as an act of reparation for the damage which sin has caused in our world. Listen to the reflection to learn about this pious devotion.
Today is the first Friday in the month of Saint Joseph. Since we remember the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the first Friday of each month and we remember Saint Joseph during this month Father Kubicki explores these two hearts.
Today is the feast of Saint John Cassian, an important influencer of the monastic life. Father Kubicki shares a reflection from Saint John Cassian on one of the psalms. He says anyone can relate to this verse, is that true...
Father Kubicki invites us to not be too preoccupied with our sorrow and penances. We are to think of ourselves less and turn our attention more to God and Jesus Christ who suffered and died for us.
How are you at Catholic Trivia? Check out this reflection to test your skills. Also get some great insights from Father Kubicki about today’s feast day, Saint Gregory of Narek who was an Armenian monk.
Father Kubicki checks in with how we are doing two weeks into lent. Father Kubicki highlights fasting. We can fast from food but we can also fast from other things. Check out this reflection to hear the surprising reason why...
Today is the second Sunday of lent. We hear about the transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor. Father Kubicki explains why this gospel is read at this time each year during the Lenten season. Check out this reflection for some...
Father Kubicki tackles the words from Jesus in today’s Gospel at Mass. Why would Jesus tell us to love our enemies and do good to those who harm you? Father Kubicki explains this passage in today’s reflection.
Today is the feast of Saint Polycarp, a bishop of the Church and disciple of Saint John the Apostle. Father Kubicki shares some amazing stories of Saint Polycarp which includes an inspirational letter which he wrote to the faith!
Today is the feast of the Chair of Saint Peter. The Chair of Saint Peter represents the authority of Saint Peter as the head of the Church which we celebrate today. The one who sits on the Chair of Saint...
Today is the feast of Saint Peter Damian, a priest who was also a professor. Father Kubicki shares some words from Saint Peter about consolation. Are you discouraged? Check out this reflection to get some consolation.
Today is the feast of Saint Jacinta and Saint Francisco, Siblings, and visionaries of the apparitions of Fatima. These two saints are the youngest non-martyrs to be canonized as saints. Let us cling to Mary just as these children did.
Father Kubicki shares inspirational insights into the word “lent” as we journey through this time of penance this reflection will help you delve even deeper into the mystery of this sacred season in the Church.
Do you fight temptation? Have you ever been discouraged because you are tempted so much by various sins? Father Kubicki shares how Jesus really was tempted just as we were and experienced our human struggle and weakness.
Today we celebrate the feast of the seven holy founders of the Servite Order. Father Kubicki shares the radical story about these seven holy people who listened to God and followed his word amidst a corrupt world.
In every Catholic Church you will see a set of 14 images depicting the Jesus’ passion on Good Friday, these are known as the Stations of the Cross. Father Kubicki shares the origins of this pious practice. Check out this...
Today is the feast of Saint Claude la Colombiere, the spiritual director of Saint Margaret Mary. Saint Claude didn’t have an easy life which is reflected in a prayer Father Kubicki shares from this great saint about the love of...
Today we celebrate Ash Wednesday, a day that marks the beginning of lent. Father Kubicki encourages us to remember the mortality of life and that we will eventually need to face death. Remember our impending death can help us grow...
Today is the anniversary of the death of Sister Lucia, one of the three visionaries during the apparitions of Fatima. Father Kubicki shares some words from sister Lucia which reveals the secret of finding happiness.
Yesterday was the 32nd annual world day of the sick, and day instituted by Saint Pope John Paul II. Father Kubicki shares some insights from Pope Franics about this day and the inherent meaning and value of human life.
Today’s Gospel talks about leprosy. Father Kubicki explains the severity of this disease in Jesus’ time and share how incredibly drastic it was for Jesus to touch a leper in order to heal him. He enters into our sin to...
Today is the feast of saint Scholastica, a religious who was the twin sister of Saint Benedict. Father Kubicki shares a great story about one very important day in the life of Saint Scholastica which revolved around a conversation she...
Today is the feast of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, a Nun who had many visions of the passion of Christ. She also bore the wounds of Jesus in the stigmata. We remember her message through her life that through Christ’s...
Today is the feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita, a woman who was trafficked as a child and suffered greatly at the hands of her cruel masters. Listen to this reflection to hear how Saint Bakhita was able to find freedom...
Today Father Kubicki remembers the death of a seminarian who died at the young age of 20 years old. This holy man’s name was Frank Parater. Father shares a testament from this holy man about his consecration to the Sacred...
Today is the feast of the martyrs of Japan. There are many issues that we face today which those martyrs faced many years ago. What are those issues and how do we solve it? Check out this reflection to find...
Today is the feast of Saint Agatha a virgin Martyr of the early Church. Agatha is one of four virgins martyred who are mentioned during one of the Eucharistic prayers at Mass. Check out this reflection to learn about this...
Father shares some insights from the first reading into today’s mass from the book of Job. Job experienced much suffering. How do you handle suffering in your life? Father shares some words from Pope Benedict to help you handle suffering.
Today is the feast of Saint Blaise. But there is another saint who we celebrate today known as Saint Ansgar. He was a French monk who left for the wild region of Scandinavia to spread the love of God to...
Today is the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the temple. Traditionally this is a time celebrated with blessing candles and a procession. Check out this reflection to hear about the meaning behind the blessed candles on this day.
With two weeks till lent Father Kubicki recommends a great practice which you can do during the time of prayer and fasting. Also hear about the inspirational conversion story of Saint Ignatius and how it relates to you today.
Today is the feast of Saint John Bosco, a great priest who passed away today in the year 1888. Saint John Bosco had many gifts and talents but that is not what made him a saint. Check out this reflection...
As we come up on the end of the first month of the year Father Kubicki encourages you to not give up even if you haven’t been able to keep your resolution. In the same way we should not give...
Jesus was known as a great healer during his three years of public ministry. In that time Jesus drove out many demons. Do demons still attack people today though? Listen to this reflection to hear how we fight the Devil...
Today is the fourth Sunday in ordinary time. Father Kubicki shares insights to the scriptures today about Jesus’ authority which came from himself. Check out this insight to hear just how powerful Jesus' authority is.
Today is the feast of Saint Angela Merici, a sister who believed women should be well educated to fulfill their calling from God. To this end Saint Angela started a religious group known as the Ursulines who helped raise up...
Today is the feast of Saints Timothy and Titus, companions of Paul. Just as Paul shared the gospel with Saint Timothy and Saint Titus let us also maintain share the gospel with those around us.
Today is the feast of the conversion of Saint Paul. Father Kubicki shares some words from Pope Francis about this feast day. There is a real union between Jesus Christ and his followers which is revealed to Saint Paul during...