Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Today is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Mary under this title is the patroness of the entire western hemisphere. Father shares some words from Pope Saint John Paul II about Our Lady of Guadalupe which encourages us to have trust in Mary.

Today is the feast of Pope Damasus I. This saint did many things to help the Church. One of which is his promotion of the veneration of the saints. Why is it important to venerate the saints? Father explains in this reflection.

Today is the feast of Our lady of Loreto. Loreto is a town in Italy with a special house. Father explains what makes this house so special. It belongs to a very important person in salvation history.

Today we celebrate the solemnity of the Immaculate conception. Do you want to know what this feast day is and why it is so important? Check out this insightful and informative reflection from Father James Kubicki.

The readings for today’s Mass are about road building. Father Kubicki talks about the importance of good, paved roads and shares some stories from his childhood to help illustrate this concept. Check out this great advent reflection.

Today is the feast of saint Ambrose of Milan. How long did it take Saint Ambrose to get ordained after his baptism? Father Kubicki explains this and many other great things about this great saint.

Today is the feast of Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas was at a major council of the Church. Do you know which one that is? Father shares some insights about how we are called to be lights which reflect the light of Christ to those around us.

Advent tells us that Christmas is at hand. Father Kubicki shares some words from Pope John the XXIII who prayed the third Joyful mystery of the rosary for all of the children who would be morn that day.

Do you have any pictures of loved ones in your wallet or in your house? Is it bad to look lovingly at a photo of your loved one? In the same way is it bad to venerate icons? Today’s saint was a great defender of icons in the Church.

Today is the feast of Saint Francis Xavier and the anniversary of the apostle ship of prayer’s founding. Father Kubicki shares how this missionary work was founded and invites us to join in on the missionary work through our prayers.

Father Kubicki shares the origins of the advent wreath. The advent wreaths are blessed at the beginning of advent and used in the Church in preparation for Christmas. Check out this reflection to learn about the symbolism of this object.

Today is the beginning of the new year in the Church’s calendar, so Happy New Year! Father Kubicki shares some insights from Pope Benedict about the season of Advent which we are called to reflect on the time we have.

Today is the feast of Saint Andrew the apostle. Father Kubicki shares how Saint Andrew was called by Jesus to follow him. Father Kubicki shares how this story is a great example of evangelization.

Father Kubicki shares some insights from Dorothy Day, a woman who converted to the Catholic Church though Grace that springs from Charity. This great woman shares with us the truth of the Catholic Church in very eloquent words.

Today, on Thanksgiving, Father Kubicki reflects on the history of our country and of the national holiday of Thanksgiving. When things are going well, we often forget to be thankful. Let us thank God at all times through the good and the bad.

Mary appeared to a sister named Catherine Labore. Father Kubicki shares some words from this simple saint who experienced many graces and blessings from Mary one of which is a medal known as the Miraculous Medal.

Today is the feast day of Cathrine of Alexandria. This saint is a great saint who challenged an emperor with her great wisdom. Father shares some lofty words from this eloquent saint and invites us to meditate upon them.

Today is the feast of Saint John Berchmans, a young Jesuit saint who is the patron saint of alter serves. Father Kubicki shares a letter from this saint about gratitude for God for all of the things He has done for us.

Today on the last Sunday of the Churches calendar we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. Father shares some insights from today’s Gospel and shares how Jesus is indeed a king but not of this world.

Today is the feast of Saint Father Miguel Pro, a martyr for the Church. Father shares a great story about his execution. This story is filled with valor, forgiveness and a great mystery which points to our feast tomorrow.  

Today is the feast of Saint Cecilia, a martyr of the Church who sang the praises of God even as she lay dying from many wounds. Music is very powerful, Father Kubicki explains the great importance of music.

Today is the feast of the Presentation of Mary. This is a different feast from the presentation of Jesus. When Mary was young, she was dedicated to the temple and spent her time preparing herself to become the temple of God when Jesus was conceived.

As we remember the dead Father Kubicki invites us to reflect on the loss of our loved ones. How much do you think about your own death? Death is not the end, but a new beginning so be sure to prepare for your own death. 

The month of November is dedicated to praying for the souls of the faithful departed. Father Kubicki shares a document from the second Vatican Council about the souls in purgatory being united in the body of Christ just like us.

In the United States of America, we Celebrate the feast of a French woman who came to America. Her name is Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne. In many respects she was not very successful, but she was faithful which is what we are all called it.