Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

In some parts of the world today, the Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Ransom. What is the story behind this feast day? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today is the Feast of St. Padre Pio, A Capuchin Franciscan Friar who is one of the most popular saints in modern times. Hear more about the life of this great saint on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

I am thinking of light today, because Jesus talks about light in the Gospel. What is the purpose of light in the Gospel? Find out in today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

The Parables of Jesus are designed to provoke thought and almost shock a person into deeper thought. To hear more about the dishonest steward, listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today the Church honors the memory of St. Andrew Kim Taegon and 102 other Christians who were martyred in Korea in the 1800's. Find out more on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

A lot of people are gathering today in Naples, Italy to celebrate the Feast of St. Januarius. He was their bishop and he died in the year 305 during the last big persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire. What else is this saint known for? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Not all the saints whom the Church honors have a feast day that the entire Church celebrates. Today we remember St. Thomas Villanova who was Archbishop of Valencia, Spain. What did St. Thomas do with the 4,000 pieces of gold he recieved? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Some people consider St. Robert Bellarmine to be the greatest theologian of his time. St. Robert was a member of the Society of Jesus and developed a reputation for answering Protetant objections to Catholic doctrine. To learn more about this great saint, listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today we celebrate the feast of two saints who wrote to each other regrading admitting those who renounced the faith out of fear of martyrdom. Who were these great saints? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

After celebrating a feast in honor of the Cross, today we share in the memory of Our Lady of Sorrows. It used to be called the Seven Sorrows of Mary. To find out what those seven sorrows are, listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Have you ever wondered why we Catholics and Orthodox Christians make the Sign of the Cross? There is more to this sign that meets the eye. To learn more, listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today the Church honors a great saint of the Eastern Church, St. John Chrysostom. This great bishop had a lot of great things to say about prayer. Hear some of them on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today we celebrate the feast of The Holy Name of Mary. Why do we honor the name of Mary? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today we remember what happened during the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Hear what Archbishop Jose Gomez had to say in 9/11's aftermath on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Have you ever thought about what the word "Beatitude" means? Find out more about the meaning behind this word on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

One of the greatest evils in human history was slavery. Kidnapping and enslaving individuals is a grave injustice. Today we are celebrating the Feast Day of St. Peter Claver who cared for the African slaves as they arrived in South America.

Get the cake and the candles out because we are celebrating the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary! Why do we celebrate this feast day? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

At Mass today we hear some challenging words from Jesus about picking up our crosses and following him. How are we to take these words? Listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki to find out.

On this First Saturday we pray to the Immaculate Heart Of Mary. Pray with Fr. Kubicki on today's reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Father shares some powerful words from Saint Teresa to a priest. What does it mean to be little? Why is it important for us to be empty in our lives? Check out this powerful reflection.

The Gospel at Mass today is from the beginning of Luke 5 where Jesus the carpenter tells Peter the professional fisherman how to fish. To hear more about this Gospel, listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today's saint was born in Rome and studied law before entering into public service as a Prefect. Two years later he became a monk. Who was this great saint who eventually become a Pope? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

I'd like to reflect on the idea of laboring with God. God created the world and set humanity over it to care for it and fill it. Fr. Kubicki talks more about why we have not done a great job of taking care of the world and one another. So, why not? Find out the answer on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

On the last holiday of the summer, it is time for a lot of people to go back to school or back to work. One of the things that I like to help people understand is that a morning offering can help us offer our entire day to God. To hear more listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Jesus was a great storyteller, and the Gospels are filled with these stories which are called parables. Today's Gospel witnesses Jesus tell one of these parables where people are arriving at a banquet and looking to get the places of honor. To find out more about the meaning behind this parable, listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.