Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

On this day in El Salvador in 1977, Fr. Rutilio Grande and two of his parishioners, Manuel Solórzano and Nelson Rutilio Lemus were martyred as they went to the Church they served. Fr. Kubicki reflects on the meaning of their martyrdom in today's reflection. 

Have you ever been in a race? I have to admit I haven't but let's talk about the race each of us is in on today's reflection. Hear what St. Paul has to say about this.

The word that is central to the Gospel today is forgiveness. We use that word all the time, but what does it mean? Uncover the meaning on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

About a month ago when we were reading the Gospel of Mark at daily mass, I was really struck by how many times crowds flocked to Jesus. St. Frances of Rome was a saint who reflected Christ and who also drew crowds. Fr. Kubicki reveals why on today's reflection.

Today is the third Sunday of Lent and we have the story of when Jesus met a Samaritan woman at the well. What does this story show us about Jesus's teaching? Fr. Kubicki gives us a unique insight into this on today's reflection.

Today the Church honors two young women who were martyred in North Africa, Saints Perpetua and Felicity. Did you know that stories of persecution and martyrdom happen today? Fr. Kubicki provides some serious food for thought on today's reflection.

Lent is traditionally known as a time of conversion, and the most effective conversion is not simply what you do but your very heart. Fr. Kubicki describes Jesus's essential teaching about the heart, on today's reflection.

One of my favorite stories of the parables that Jesus told is the story of Lazarus and the rich man. In the story, Lazarus lies at the door of the rich man's house. Fr. Kubicki shares the most important lesson from this story on today's reflection.

Today the Church honors the memory of a Polish prince who lived a saintly life in a short time. I am hoping that you and I could share his outlook on life. Hear more on today's reflection. 

What would you do if you were guaranteed $1000 a day to spend? That's a question that today's saint faced. Fr. Kubicki tells more on today's reflection.

In the today's Gospel, Jesus calls each one of us to be merciful just as God the Father is merciful. How does this tie in with Divine Mercy? Hear more on today's reflection from Father James Kubicki.

Every year on the 2nd Sunday of Lent we have the Gospel account of the Transfiguration of Jesus. What does the Transfiguration inspire in us? Fr. Kubicki speaks to this question using Pope Benedict XVI's words on today's reflection.

Over 25 years ago, I was engaged in the strictest Lenten fast of my life. Where was I that I was fasting like this? You can guess, but the real answer is on today's reflection.

Hi, I am Fr. James Kubicki. Let me introduce you to one of Our Lady's principal poets on today's reflection.

On today's reflection I quote Pope Leo XIV on words that we should refrain from using. What kind of words is Pope Leo referring to? 

Fasting is another one of our traditional exercises that Catholics take up. What did Pope Leo have to say about fasting recently? Fr. Kubicki highlights the answer on today's reflection.

One of the traditional Lenten practices is prayer, but what do we mean by "prayer?" Fr. Kubicki shares an explanation from Pope Leo XIV on today's reflection.

Today we celebrate St. Polycarp, who was a disciple of the Apostle John. St. Polycarp is a good example that you are never too old to serve God. How so? Father highlights more on the life and words of St. Polycarp on today's reflection.

Today, on this first Sunday of Lent, we always have a Gospel about the temptations of Jesus in the desert. Jesus went into the desert wilderness where he was tempted for 40 days. How could God be tempted? I explain more about this on today's reflection.

Today we honor a saint who was born in Italy, and was raised by an older brother. This man became a leader of monks, a bishop and then a cardinal. Who was this great saint? Fr. Kubicki says who on today's reflection.

In 2017, Pope Francis canonized Francisco and Jacinta, two of the visionaries at Fatima. Today, I share a story about Francisco and his love of birds.

Let's talk about the name of the season we started yesterday, "Lent." Where does this word come from and what does it mean? I give the answer on today's reflection.

Pope Francis in the year 2024 spoke about the reality of the human condition and how we are dust, but that God loves this dust that we are. Hear more about Pope Francis's words on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Materialism, the belief that things, possessions, and money will make you happy is not new. This is a temptation that is as old as humanity. What saints counteracted the tide of materialism? Find out as Fr. Kubicki delves into today's reflection and the order of the Servites.

Happy Presidents' Day from Fr. Kubicki! What did George Washington say in his farewell address? Find out on today's reflection.