By Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections
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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...
Today is the feast of Saint Francis De Sales, the patron saint of journalist and the Catholic press. Where do you get your information? Are you getting it from reliable sources? Let us pray for all those involved in Catholic...
Today is the feast of Saint Mother Marianne Cope, a saint of the state of Hawaii. After founding hospitals in New York, she received a called to go to Hawaii and serve the people. Courageously she answered this called.
Today is a day of penance in reparation for sins against life. Priests can wear violet vestments today as a sign of penance. Father Kubicki shares a great prayer from Pope Benedict about the need for respect to life.
This liturgical year is from the Gospel of Mark. Today is also the Sunday of the word of God. Jesus calls us to repent and believe in the Gospel. Father explains what it means to repent. Are we repenting as...
Today is the feast of Saint Sebastian, a martyr of the Church who sought to go to where persecution was greatest in order to suffer for God. We don’t have to seek out persecution to experience suffering, but we need...
Father Kubicki shares the unique people who Jesus chose to be his 12 apostles. They were so diverse the only way they could stay together was through the love of Jesus. Listen to this reflection to hear a great analogy...
This is a week where Christians around the world pray for unity amongst ourselves. The theme this year is from the Gospel of Luke Chapter 10. Let us pray with our bishops for unity in the Church and all to...
Today is the feast of Saint Anthony of the Desert, a hermit who lived in Egypt around the year AD 300. Father shares some stories about Saint Anthony who endured many challenges during his time in the desert.
Father shares some insights from the first reading at Mass today. God chose the youngest and weakest son of Jesse to be king over His people. Let us try to imitate King David and continue to follow God even though...
Father Kubicki shares some words from pope Francis about remarks from Martin Luther King Jr. as we honor this social justice leader. Let us work to build a community upon fraternal love where we treat all with honor.
Today’s Gospel from the first chapter of John talks about Saint Andrew’s first encounter with Jesus Christ. When he first met Jesus what do you think he wanted to know? Listen to this reflection to find out.
Today is the feast of Saint Hilary, a 4th century bishop. At This saint’s time there was a terrible heresy called Arianism. Even today this heresy is spread in our world. Listen to this reflection to learn how to combat...
Father Kubicki shares his experience with teaching after getting out of school. One woman who helped him out a lot in his teaching was part of a congregation whose feast day is today. Listen to this reflection to find out...
Father Kubicki shares one of his favorite healing stories of a leper found in Mark’s Gospel. Father Kubicki shares some insights from Pope Frances on this passage. Find out how Jesus’ contact affects those who are sick.
Father Kubicki shares a prayer from Pope Saint John XXIII about the baptism of the Lord. We are called to spread the Gospel through prayer, suffering and obedience to God. If you need a little inspiration to pick up your...
Do you remember when you were baptized? If you were baptized as an infant, then it might be difficult to remember. As a baptized person you are called to share in Jesus’ threefold mission. Check out this reflection to learn...
Today is the feast of the Baptism of Jesus. Why did Jesus need to be baptized? The answer has to do with the love God has for his people. Check out this reflection to hear Father Kubicki give the answer...
Today is the feast of the Epiphany, the story of the wisemen who visited Jesus with the gifts for the king. They followed a star which led them to the baby Jesus. Father Kubicki offers amazing insights into the meaning...
Today is the feast of Saint Andre Bessette a religious brother from Montreal, Canada. 1 million people came to his funeral because of his great influence and miraculous healings which God worked through him. Let us imitate this saint’s humility.
Today is the feast of Saint John Neumann a bishop who came to Philadelphia. He was dedicated to Education and devotion to the Eucharist. Father Kubicki shares a powerful prayer from this saint about desire for the love of Jesus.
Today is the feast day of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American born to be canonized. Father tells her story first as a wife and mother then later as a religious. Father Kubicki shares a great prayer from this...
Today we honor the Holy name of Jesus. Father Kubicki talks about the holy name society which dedicates itself to the sacred name of Jesus. Let us protect and honor the Holy name of Jesus with our words and actions.
Today is the feast of Saint Bazil and Gregory. Father Kubicki invites us to take up spiritual exercises in this new year, with some powerful words from Saint Bazil about the power of the Holy Spirit.
Father Kubicki reflects on the solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, and the annual World Day of Peace. He shares Pope Francis' message of offering heartfelt wishes of peace and promoting active nonviolence.
Today is the feast of the Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus. The dignity of the family life is made known in today’s feast. Our world is rejecting this plan, but the Church stands boldly for the family and...
Even after Christmas we must still remember the light which Christmas brings. This light is the light of Jesus. Father encourages us to let this light shine everywhere. Are you living with the light of Jesus shining through you?
Today is the feast of Saint Thomas Becket, a bishop and friend of king Henery II. Saint Thomas was a man of integrity and would not go along with the king’s immoral plans, listen to this reflection to learn the...
Today we celebrate the feast of the holy innocence, the children who were killed by Harod in attempts to destroy the king of the Jews, Jesus. Listen to hear how Father Kubicki answers the question of suffering in today’s reflection.
On the second day after Christmas, we celebrate the feast of Saint John the Apostle. Saint John is known as the beloved disciple. Father Kubicki shares what it means to love someone. You don’t even need to like them necessarily.
Today is the feast of Saint Stephen, a deacon and the first martyr of the early Church. Why do we celebrate a such an early martyr’s death on the day after Christmas? This perplexing is answered from words from Pope...
Merry Christmas! Father Kubicki shares a family tradition which his family has on Christmas. God wanted to be part of the family of the human race, so he became a baby and today is his birthday. Take a moment today...
Are you ready to celebrate Christmas coming up tomorrow? Father Kubicki shares some insights from Pope Francis about God with as we eagerly wait for Christmas and the coming of our God as a child in Jesus Christ. Do you...