By Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections
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Today is Good Friday, the day we remember in a particular way the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Father Kubicki shares some words from Pope Francis about the answer which God presents to evil in the world. Check this...
On Holy Thursday Father Kubicki reflects on love and its many ways of showing itself. How does Jesus show us His love for us? Listen to this reflection to get the surprising and beautiful answer to this question of love.
As we prepare to remember God’s love for us during Holy Week, Father Kubicki reflects on the individual nature of Jesus’ Passion on the cross. He did not die for a group of people but an individual. That individual is...
As we continue to reflect on the last days of Jesus during this Holy Week Father Kubicki reflects on the courageous act of Jesus in facing His death. Why did Jesus need to die such a terrible death? Listen to...
Father James Kubicki reflects on today’s Gospel where Mary anointed Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume and wiping his feet dry with her hair. How are you expressing your love for Jesus this week?
Today is Palm Sunday, the start of Holy Week. Father Kubicki shares some insights from Pope Francis about Palm Sunday there are many characters in the bible this week. Who are you in this story?
Today is the feast of Saint Toribio of Nohobaho, a bishop from the 1500s. What makes his story so intriguing is the unusual circumstances behind his ordination and position. In those times there was much corruption which this great saint...
As we prepare for Holy week and the graces which God wants to give us, Father Kubicki shares some insights from Pope Francis about this special and most Holy time in the Church. Check out this reflection to help you...
Father Kubicki shares powerful words from the bible about the reality of salvation being now. Father Kubicki shares a poem to illustrate the importance of today and not letting things be put off until tomorrow. What are you called to...
Father Kubicki shares a poem from a man named Theodore Radtke abut the coming of Spring. Father discusses the surprising similarity between spring and the celebration of Easter which we are preparing for now. Listen to this reflection to learn...
Today is the feast of Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph isn’t talked about much in the bible, but he is very significant. Father Kubicki shares the power of resting in the Lord. Let’s learn from Saint Joseph’s silent strength which is...
Today is the feast day of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, a Bishop of Jerusalem about 300 years after Jesus. Saint Cyril was declared a doctor of the Church for some powerful words he wrote for catechists which Father Kubicki shares...
As we draw closer to the passion and resurrection of Jesus Father shares insights into the unusual glory which Jesus talks about in today’s readings. Check out this reflection to hear what this glory is and why it is so...
Father Kubicki shares insights into today’s readings where the Temple Guards were unable to arrest Jesus because of the powerful words He spoke. Are you reading Jesus’ words in the bible and letting it penetrate you today?
Today is the feast day of Saint Louise de Marillac, a woman who founded the daughters of Charity with Saint Vincent De Paul. Father Kubicki shares the challenging life of saint Louise and her dependence on her Spiritual mother Mary.
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...