Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Today is the feast of Saint John of Capistrano, a Franciscan of the 15th century. He was thrown into prison when he was a practicing lawyer and experienced a deep conversion which made him one of the greatest preachers of his time.

Today is the feast of Saint Pope John Paul II. Father Kubicki shares some words from this great saint about the need humanity has to be connected with Christ. How do we connect with Christ? Father explains in this reflection.

October is the month of the Missions. Father talks about the Apostleship of prayer which he use to be a part of. Jesuit Seminarians learned that they could be missionaries by offering up their day for the people doing mission work in the world.

In today’s Gospel Jesus calls His disciples to seek the throne of servitude which is the Cross that Jesus ascended to on Calvery. Let us humble ourselves so that instead of seeking worldly riches and honor we may seek the Cross to be our throne.

Today is the feast of Saint Isaac Jogues, a missionary of North America who was martyred brutally. Even if we aren’t called to be martyred Father shares the necessity for us all to suffer for Jesus in our own way.

Today is the feast of Saint Luke, one of the four evangelists. Many people like the Gospel of Saint Luke for different reasons which father Kubicki points out in this reflection. Not least of which is the expressive descriptions of Mary.

Today is the feast of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, a bishop of the early Church. He was martyred in the colosseum less than a hundred years after Jesus was crucified. Father shares some words from this great saint about love for Christ.

Today is the feast of Saint Margaret Mary, a woman to whom Jesus revealed His Sacred Heart to. Why do we use hearts as a symbol of love? Father Kubicki explains this and what the true meaning of love is in today’s reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint Teresa of Avila, a woman who lived in the 1500s and reformed the Carmelite Order. There was a time when she struggled with great dryness in prayer. Father Shares how she coped with it.

Today is the feast of Saint Callistus I. Father shares the story of this saint who had a rough time as a youth. But late in life became Pope. Father especially highlights the way he would care the dead.

Father Kubicki shares some insights from Pope Saint John Paul II about this reading from the Gospel of Mark in today’s readings. What is Good? Why does it matter in the context of this passage? Learn that in this reflection.

Today we Celebrate the feast of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a boy who will soon be canonized as a saint. Carlo Acutis was a computer kid and was able to use the technology of the internet in order to spread the word of God.

Father Kubicki shares Saint Pope John XXIII personal ten commandments for living. While not canonical, these are great rules to live by. Check reflection out and don’t forget to take notes!

Father Kubicki shares some reflections on today’s Gospel from Luke about our Heavenly Father giving us good things. Why does it seem like God doesn’t always give us what we ask for? Father explains in this reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint Denis, the first Bishop of Paris. Father Kubicki shares the story of Saint Dennis martyrdom and encourages us to face our own battles with temptation and sin with the same courage as this saint.

Today is the anniversary of a great fire which happened in WI in 1871. There was a miracle that happen during this time which is tied with the only approved Marian apparition in the United States. Check out this reflection to find out more.

Today is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Father shares how important the rosary is and how you can pray it even if you have a busy schedule. It is important to pray the rosary for peace so let’s pray it today.

Today is respect life Sunday. Father Kubicki shares how Jesus valued life in His time even when others did not. In our world today we also must stand up for life even when others think that some life is not worth living.

Today is the feast of Saint Faustina, a Polish nun who had visions of Jesus wanting her to share His Divine Mercy with the world. Father Kubicki shares part of a prayer from this saint about being merciful to those around us.

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, a great saint who received the wounds of Jesus in his own body. Father Kubicki shares some words from Pope Francis about Saint Francis and his love.

Today is the eve of the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi and the eve of the First Friday where the Church remembers the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Father Kubicki shares the awesome connection between Saint Francis and the Sacred Heart.

Today is the feast in honor of our guardian angels. Our angels are both here protecting us and in the presence of our heavenly Father. How can this be? Father Kubicki answers this question on today’s reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint Therese of Lisieux, known as the little flower. Father Kubicki shares a story about Saint Therese’s courageous prayers, sacrifices and trust in God for the soul of a hardened criminal.

Today is the feast day of Saint Jerome, a man known for his translation of the bible from Greek and Hebrew into Latin. He also had a temper and father Kubicki shares with us the secret to how to control your temper.

Many people think of Jesus as a “nice guy” but father Kubicki shows how in today’s Gospel reading Jesus shows that, while He is all loving, He loves people enough to point out the need for them to repent from their sins.