Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

A lot of people think that the Pope's home Church is St. Peter's Basilica, but it isn't. What is the reality? Fr. Kubicki fill listeners in on today's reflection.

What prayer did St. Elizabeth of the Trinity say to overcome her struggle with a bad temper? Hear it on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today is the First Friday of November, a month when we remember and offer special prayers for our deceased family and friends and for all those who have died. How might we unite this tradition with that of the Sacred Heart? Fr. Kubicki reveals how to do so on today's reflection.

As I am sure you know, several months have special dedications. For example, last month was dedicated to the most Holy Rosary, while May is dedicated to Mary and June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart. What is November dedicated to? Fr. Kubicki knows and so will you if you listen here.

November is the last month of our liturgical year and during this month we remember our deceased friends and family. What does the Church have to say about the kingdom of heaven in the Divine Office? Fr. Kubicki shares the answer on today's reflection.

Tough times often make for great saints. That was true 400 years ago, when the saint we honor today lived, and it's true today. Who was this great saint? Fr. Kubicki gets you up to speed on today's reflection.

Today the Church honors the memory of St . Martin de Porres. He is the patron saint of interracial justice and was the son of a white Spanish knight and a free Black woman. God blessed his charitable service and worked miracles through him. 

Today we celebrate a feast that acknowledges we are part of a communion of saints, some of whom have died but have not attained perfect holiness before dying. Fr. Kubicki considers more of the meaning of  All Souls day on today's reflection.

Happy All Saints Day! St. Bernard had some beautiful words about the reason why we honor the saints. If you want to know what they are, press play on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Where does Halloween come from and how should Christians approach this day.? Fr. Kubicki gives the answer on today's reflection. 

On September 27, 1992, Pope Saint John Paul II beatified 17 Irish martyrs including a Jesuit brother named Dominic Collins. What was Blessed Dominic's occupation before he joined the Jesuits? Hear the answer on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Do you know who the first "Generation X" person to be named a Blessed is? Learn more on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

As far as I know there is only one Cathedral in the United States that is dedicated to Saints Simon and Jude. Today is their feast day, and these two saints remind us of something really important. Discover what that is on today's reflection with Fr. Kubicki.

Where I live, most of the leaves have been gathered from the trees to be thrown away. What did the great American poet, Robert Frost have to say about raking leaves? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

There are all sorts of virtues, the ones we call "theological", and others, the ones we call "cardinal". What is the one other virtue that we need to make all of these work? Uncover what it is on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today the Church honors a saint who found 2 communities to serve the developmentally disabled. It was the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus that motivated him. Who was this great saint? Discover who on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

I'm sure you've heard the expression that "when God closes one door, he will always open up another". I thought of this expression today in light of the life of St. Anthony Marie Claret. Find out more about this great saint on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today's Saint is the patron saint of military chaplains. Who was this great saint who administered to the armies who fought against Turkish invaders at the Battle of Belgrade? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today is the feast of Saint Pope John Paul II, though he died in April, his feast day is being celebrated on the day he was officially inaugurated Pope in 1978. Pray with Fr. Kubicki using a special prayer invoking the Holy Spirit on today's reflection.

Have you ever thought of the Rosary as a mindless and meaningless prayer as an example of the vain repetition that Jesus warned against? The reality is that if you pray the Rosary and not just say the Rosary, it is a powerfully contemplative prayer. Hear what Pope Benedict 16 had to say on today's reflection from Fr. James Kubicki.

St. Paul of the Cross was deeply devoted to the passion of Jesus. He founded a religious congregation called the Passionists. What did this saint have to say about the patience of Christ? You will know if you listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today's Gospel has a parable about the necessity to pray always without becoming weary. Hear what Pope Francis had to say about this parable on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Of The 4 Gospels which is your favorite? Many like the Gospel of Luke whose feast day is today. Inform yourself on who this great saint is on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Some years ago in my final preparation for ordination, I worked with Sister Dorothy who worked with seminarians on their field assignments. Hear what Sister Dorothy said on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

At the Last Supper, Jesus prayed for His apostles to the Father. I thought of this because it is the feast of St. Margaret Mary and she wrote a consecration prayer. What does it mean to consecrate oneself? Uncover the answer on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.