Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Today is the feast of St. James. There were two Apostles named James and the one we honor today is called "the Greater" but for other reasons. To find out what Pope Benedict 16 had to say about this, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today the Church honors one of our Eastern brothers, a monk of the Maronite Church, St. Charbel Makhlouf. He is a great example of how the saints continue to pray for our needs after death. To find out more about this great saint, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

A lot of times we know the name of a saint because of the prayers they wrote, but not much more. I think that's the case with St. Bridget of Sweden. To hear more about this saint's life, listen to more of this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today is the feast of someone whom St. Thomas Aquinas called, the Apostle of the Apostles and yet she wasn't one of the apostles. Learn more about this great saint in this latest reflection from Fr. Kubicki. 

St. Lawrence of Brindisi was an Italian Capuchin friar who had a gift for languages and preached in at least 6 different tongues. To hear more about this great saint and what he said, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today's Gospel is from Luke 10 about how Jesus said that Mary had chosen the better part because she sat at his feet listening while Martha was busy serving. When something in the Gospel causes us some trouble, we know it is a signal that God is trying to get our attention. To find out how, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Quoting Isaiah, Matthew writes that God's chosen servant won't contend or cry out, won't break the bruised read or quench the smoldering wick. In Him all peoples will find hope. To learn more about what this passage means, listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

St. Camillus lived in the late 1500's and developed a special love for the sick because he himself suffered from an ulcerated leg and found spiritual and physical help form those who helped care for him. To find out more, listen to this episode from Fr. Kubicki.

We can say that alongside revelation contained in Sacred Scripture, there is a divine manifestation in the blaze of the sun and at the fall of night. To find out more about how God's inexhaustible riches are shown forth in nature, find out more in this reflection from Fr. Kubicki

Do you wear a brown scapular? You know that small piece of brown wool that you wear around your neck? We are celebrating a feast day in honor of the woman who gave the first brown scapular to the Carmelite order 700 years ago. To find out more about Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel and the Carmelites, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today is the feast of St. Bonaventure. This man who is called the seraphic doctor is a Doctor of the Church, meaning a great theologian and teacher. To find out more about why he is called "seraphic", listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today we celebrate the first Native American woman to be canonized, St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Many native people around the U.S. claim her as one of their own as can we all, because holiness crosses all boundaries and cultures. To find out more about this great saint, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

In today's Gospel, Jesus tells the Parable of The Good Samaritan. Some years ago Pope Benedict 16 encouraged an audience to help others and drew their attention to his encyclical, "God Is Love". To learn more about what Pope Benedict said, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Tomorrow is the anniversary of the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, Louis and Zelie Martin. They are a good reminder to us of how we are all called to be saints and grown in holiness. Listen to more in this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today we are celebrating the feast of St. Benedict who wrote a rule for monks that's been followed by men and women since the 6th Century. Also, I think you are all familiar with the expression "firm purpose of amendment". To hear more, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki. 

When going on vacation, I like  to go to a familiar place and spend time with my Jesuit brothers. I think when Pope Benedict 16 was Pope, he also liked to go to a familiar place. To find out how useful vacations can be, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

St. Veronica Giuliani was very pious and developed a deep devotion to the Passion of Jesus. Pope Benedict 16 was so moved by the integration of her life and concern for the poor that he devoted one of his Wednesday general audiences to her. To find out more, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Last week while I was on vacation, I did a lot of golfing. I learned about prayer through golf which taught me that God is everywhere. God can be a spiritual exercise where you lift your heart and mind to God. To learn more about this, listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today is the feast day of the Ulma family, a family who were protecting Jews during WWII. They were killed and martyred for the valiant acts and all were canonized. Father shares some words about this family from Pope Francis.

Why were so many people so attracted to Jesus? Father Kubicki answers this question in today’s Gospel reading about the apostles talking about being able to drive out demons. The answer may surprise you.

Today is the feast of Saint Anthony Mary Zachariah. What is the ideal for perfection in the Church? Are you called to be perfect and holy? Father answers this question with a quote from St John Paul II.

Happy Fourth of July! Father talks about what freedom really is. How can we exercise our freedom as a gift for God? Father shares a prayer which is used in the liturgy during times of civic holidays.

Today is the feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle, known as the doubter. Why is Saint Thomas known for being a doubter and what is doubts role in Faith? Father explains the interplay of doubt and faith in today’s reflection.

Father discusses an old tradition of celebrating the month of July in honor of the Holy Blood of Christ. What is the meaning of blood and why is it so important in the Catholic tradition? Father explains in today’s daily reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint Junipero Serra, the founder of many of the missions in California. His heart was in the missions and God blessed his work. Where is God calling your heart in your life today?