Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Father Kubicki shares some words from Pope Benedict about today’s Sunday celebration. How is Mary connected with the event of Pentecost? Father explains this truth in today’s daily reflection.

Today is the feast of Mary help of Christians. Father talks about the basilica in Wisconsin dedicated to Mary under this title. How did this feast home about? Father Kubicki explains in today’s daily reflection.

Today is the anniversary of the death of the most decorated Military Chaplain in US history, Father Emil Joseph Kapaun. When he was captured by enemy soldiers, he showed great bravery and helped support his fellow comrades.

Today is the feast of Saint Rita. Her story is sad and seemed like a hopeless journey from motherhood to the convent. Could she be the saint of baseball? Father Kubicki explores this great saint in today’s reflection.

Viva Cristo Rey, Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe. That phrase use by Saint Christopher Magallanes and Companions, the saints who we celebrate today. Father Kubicki shares their story of courage.

Today is the feast of St. Bernardine of Siena, a man who defended the name of Jesus. Why is the name of Jesus so important and why should we not take it in vain? Father answers these great questions in this reflection.

Today is the feast of Pope Celestine V, a hermit who was elected pope during a division in the Church. He abdicated the papacy because of his inadequacy to the position of the papacy. Father shares the story of this great saint.

"And they’ll know we are Christians by our love by our love, and they’ll know we are Christians by our love." Where do these popular lyrics come from? Father explains the origins of these lyrics and what love is really.

Today is the feast of Paschal Baylón, a Franciscan brother who had a great devotion to the Eucharist. He spent hours in the adoration Chapel because of his great love and devotion. How can we grow in devotion of the Eucharist?

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Simon Stock, a Carmelite whom Mary entrusted with the gift of the Brown Scapular. Do you want to know more about this devotion? Check out this informative reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint Isadore the farmer. How can we sanctify our lives in our daily tasks to God? Father Kubicki answers this question through the example of today’s saint who worked for God’s glory.

Today is the feast of Saint Matthias one of the Apostles who wasn’t one of the original twelve. What is Saint Matthias known for and what can he teach us today? Father answers that question in today’s reading.

Today is the feast of our Lady of Fatima. Father talks about the devotion which Pope Francis had to our Lady of Fatima. Father shares some insights from Pope Francis about Mary under the title Our Lady of Fatima.

Today is the feast of two brothers who were soldiers in the Roman Army, Saints Nereus and Achilleus. Not much is known about these two saints but some of the early popes have said great things about them. Check it out in this reflection.

Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter and also known as Good Sheperd Sunday. We are encouraged to pray for vacations on this day. What does it mean to have a vocation and what is required for any vocation?

Today is the feast of Saint Damien of Molokai, a priest who served lepers who were not allowed to leave an island. Father explains the source of Saint Damien’s great charity and happiness. Find out that secret in today’s reflection.  

How does Mary being “our mother” help us grow closer together as people and a Church? Father explains this in the Month of May through the letters of a Bishop who was imprisoned for many years by communists

Who was the first person in history to honor Mary? Father explains this and the importance of honoring Mary, especially in this month of May. Hint: You can find it in the Bible in Luke’s Gospel.

Do you want to follow Jesus? Did you know that Jesus honored Mary as His mother? If Jesus honored His mother, shouldn’t we also on Mary? Father helps us understand love for Mary better in this reflection.

Since the early 16th century Catholics have dedicated each month to a particular devotion. The Month of May is dedicated to the Mary. Father shares a poem which may shed some light on why May is Mary’s month.

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Father Kubicki shares a story of why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The people of Mexico are such a gift to the Church, especially through their devotion to the blessed mother.

Today’s Gospel reading is from the Gospel of John. It relates how Jesus made Himself known to His Apostles after His resurrection. The way Peter and John react to Jesus’ presence is different but also both good. How do you respond to Jesus?

Today is the feast of the two Apostles, Philip and James the Lesser. Father talks about how Philip is such a relatable person in the bible. Wonder how that is? Father explains in this powerful reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint Athanasius, a great bishop and doctor of the Church. Father shares some words from this great saint about the need to keep our death in minds as we strive to live one day at a time.

Today is the feast of Saint Josph the Worker. On this day we remember the value of work in the sanctification of our lives. Father shares some inspirational prayer about our need in our trials and toils of work.