Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Happy Feast of St. Joseph! Today is the feast day of the man whom God called to be the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. Why is St. Joseph a saint? Fr. Kubicki offers an explanation on today's reflection.

Today is the feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem. As we honor his memory, let's remember what he said about the Holy Spirit on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Join Fr. Kubicki in praying part of the Breastplate of St. Patrick on today's reflection.

We usually think of the prophet Isaiah as a prophet to be read in the season of Advent, but he is also read at mass today from the Book of Consolation. Fr. Kubicki proclaims this passage on today's reflection.

Happy Laetare Sunday! Guess what color vestments priests can where today? Fr. Kubicki delivers the answer on today's reflection.

St. Maximus the Confessor has a Lenten thought that Fr. Kubicki shares on today's reflection. Hear more about his bravery.

We're in the holy season of Lent a time of preparation for the celebration of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus. How can we change ourselves during this time? Father Kubicki gives the essential answer on today's reflection.

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.