Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Today is the feast of Saint Gregory the Great, the man who created Gregorian chant. If you haven’t heard this music yet today would be a good day to give it a try. Father Kubicki shares the effect of this music on people.

Father shares that most Christians spend more time watching TV then reading the bible. How much do you read the bible in your life? Father Kubicki invites us to spend more time emersed in the word of God.

Father Kubicki challenges us in today’s reflection. In the readings today at Mass James challenges us to be doers of the word as well as hearers. What does it mean to be a doer of the work? Find out in this reflection.

Father shares some insights from Pope Francis regarding today’s readings. Christians are called to be people of action! How do you use the talents you have received from God for the Glory of Jesus’ Kingdom?

Father Kubicki shares insights into Jesus’ role as the master gardener. Do you think of Jesus as someone works with us to help grow our food? Jesus also gardens our souls and weeds out any sins and brings forth fruits of the Spirit.

Today is the feast of the passion of Saint John the Baptist. Father Kubicki shares the reason why Saint John was beheaded. Let us follow Saint John and stand up for what is right even if it costs our life.

Today is the feast of Saint Augustine, a great theologian of the Catholic Church. Father Kubicki shares some insights from this great saint about how near God is to us and how the Holy spirit dwells within us.

Today is the feast of Saint Monica, the mother of the great Saint Augustine. Father shares some insights about Saint Monica who spent many tears on your child Augustine who eventually came back to the faith with great zeal.

Today is the feast of our Lady of Częstochowa. Father shares the story behind this image and the meaning behind the damages it sustained throughout the years. Want to learn more about Mary? Check out this reflection.

Father Kubicki discusses today’s Gospel and Jesus teaching of the reality of the Eucharist. Jesus lost many followers with this teaching. Do you wonder why he lost so many? Listen to this reflection to find out!

Today is the feast of Saint Bartholomew, also known as Nathaniel. Saint Bartholomew is one of the twelve apostles. Father Kubicki shares a story about this saint from the Gospels. How can Saint Bartholomew saint help you in your life?

Today is the feast of Saint Rose of Lima, a single woman who refused to get married even against the wishes of her parents. Since she didn’t want to disobey her parents, she never entered religious life but found sanctity in singlehood.

Today we celebrate the Queenship of Mary. How can Mary be the queen of heaven and earth? Father Kubicki explains this in a unique way by first explaining the reality that Mary is the Mother of God.

Today is the feast of Saint Pope Pius X. Father Kubicki shares the episcopal modo which Pope Pius chose for his motto. There was an illness during his time and that illness still lingers today. Find out more in this reflection.

There was a great promise made in the Old Testament talking about giving us new hearts and taking away our stony hearts. Father poses the question as to when this transformation happened. Do you?

Today is the feast of Saint John Eudes. He is very famous for his devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Father Kubicki shares some inspiring words from this great saint about the love of Jesus Sacred Heart for us.

Father Kubicki shares some insights from today’s reading from Saint John’s Gospel. Jesus’ teaching on the Eucharist is difficult to believe but it is the words of Jesus, and it takes an active belief which we must make regularly.

Father Kubicki remembers an Irish Jesuit Priest, Father William Doyle, who was killed in World War II. He was a Chaplin for the military who was brave and compassionate to the men he served. Father Kubicki shares some words from this saintly man.

Today is the feast of Saint Stephen of Hungary, a man crowned King of Hungary. Father Kubicki shares some words from this saint which he wrote to his son. We can take to heart these words in our life.

Today is the feast of the Assumption of Mary into heaven. Father Kubicki shares some words from pope Francis about this feast day. Mary’s assumption into heaven is a mile marker and great hope for humanity.

Today is the feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, a priest who was arrested by the Nazi and placed in the concentration camps. Father Kubicki shares the story of Saint Maximilian’s martyrdom for a fellow human being.

Today is the feast of Saints Pontian and Hypolytus. They were rivals in the Church but before they died from exile to salt mines, they were able to reconcile. What did they fight about? Find out in this reflection.

Today is the feast of Jane Frances de Chantal a woman who founded the Visitation Order of Sisters. God’s faithfulness is so great that even if we failed Him, He would not fail us. Let us humble ourselves before God.

In today’s Gospel we hear about Jesus’ teaching on the Eucharist. In the Gospel of John, Jesus could have clarified that he was not speaking literal but instead he speaks more and more literal. Father shares an incredible insight on this from Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Today is the feast of Saint Lawrence, most commonly known for being roasted alive on a grid iron and made a joke while under intense pain. He is more importantly known for something else. Listen to this reflection to find out what that is.