Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Today is the feast of Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein. Saint Teresa was a Carmelite nun during the time Germany when the Nazi’s were in power. Because of her Jewish blood she was sent to the concentration camps.

Today is the feast of saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominicans. Dominic set the world on fire in his time. Father shares some valuable insights about the necessity for truth to be present in love.

Today is the feast of Saint Cajetan, a priest who founded a religious order known as the Theatines. Father shares some words from this saint about the need to stay close to Jesus and surrender to Him.

Today is the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Father Kubicki shares his experience of visiting the mountain that Jesus climbed when He was transfigured. Father shares his experience of prayer there which is different than you probably imagine.

Today we celebrate the anniversary of the first and largest basilica dedicate to Mary. Mary herself choose the location of this basilica by causing a miraculous snow fall. We honor Mary because she is the mother of the son of God.

Father Kubicki shares insights into today’s gospel reading from the gospel of John. Jesus tells the crowd that they followed Him because they ate their fill of bread. Do only follow Jesus because he feeds us? Or do we love him for more than what He gives us?

Today is the first Saturday in the month of August. We celebrate Mary in a special way on the first Saturday of each month. Father shares some special words to help us understand the Hail Mary prayer better.

Today is the feast of Saint Peter Eymard, he was known as the apostle of the blessed sacrament because of all the numerous orders he founded with devotion to Jesus.  Father shares a consoling quote from Saint Peter about the Eucharist.

Today is the feast of saint Alphonsus Liguori. Father Kubicki shares some insights from this saint about the love of God. God loved us before we even had the ability to love him or even before He created the universe. God loves you.

Today is the feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the man who founded the Jesuits. Father Kubicki shares one book that Saint Ignatius wrote which will probably change your life. Check out this reflection to find out more.

Today is the feast of Saint Peter Chrysologus which means, golden worded. This saint was a great preacher and Father Kubicki shares some inspirational words about how we are to offer ourselves as sacrifices.

Today we celebrate the feast of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus, the family that lived in Bethany, near Jerusalem. They were friends of Jesus and appear many times throughout the Gospel so deserve our honor.

Father shares some interesting thoughts on today’s Gospel reading about Jesus feeding five thousand people with just a small amount of food. If we give Jesus, the little we have as Andrew gave his food Jesus can do marvelous things with it.

Tomorrow is the fourth annual world day for grandparents and the elderly, which is celebrated on the nearest Sunday to the feast of Saint Joakim and Ann. Father Kubicki shares the theme for this year.

Today is the feast of Saints Joakim and Ann, the grandparents of Jesus. Today is a fitting day to give thanks to our grandparents. May grandparents never be ignored or excluded but always be welcomed in their families.

Today is the feast of Saint James the Apostle. Father shares some words from Pope Benedict about Saint James. We can learn much from this great apostle. Saint James leads the way as the first apostle to be a martyr for the Church.

Today, the Church honors St. Charbel Makhlouf. Though he lived a relatively unknown life, the miracles that occurred after his death made him one of the wonder-workers of the 20th century.

Today the Church honors St. Bridget of Sweden. She lived in the 14th century, married at an early age, had 8 children, was widowed and then traveled to Rome and the Holy Land.

Today we honor the memory of one of Jesus' female disciples, the great St. Mary Magdalene. According to the gospel of St. Luke, she was possessed by 7 demons, and Jesus healed her.

Today is the 16th Sunday in Ordinary time. Today’s Gospel is a good example of a retreat in the bible. We must take time in our lives to recharge our batteries physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Make sure you are taking to relax in Christ.

Today is the feast of Saint Apollinaris, a saint who was ordained by Saint Peter himself and was a powerful witness to the Faith. He converted so many people with his works of charity that he was martyred by the Roman Emperor.

As we continue the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Father Kubicki shares some words from Pope Francis about the primacy of God in the Eucharist. Let us become a Church devoted to the Holy Eucharist. 

Today is the feast of Saint Camillus de Lellis, a man who founded an order called the servants fo the sick in order to care for the wounded and sick in Italy. He saw Jesus in the sick, do you see Jesus in the those around you?

Today is the start of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. This is the climax of the Eucharistic revival which the United States have been a part for the past two years. The effect of the Eucharist must move us to love one another.

Today is the feast of our Lady of Mount Carmel. Father Kubicki shares his close connection with the Carmelite Sisters who pray for him as a priest. Mary is there for you no matter what your distress or pain may be.