Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Today is the feast of Saint Joseph the worker. By celebrating this feast day we are reminded of the importance of work in our sanctification. We imitate God and Jesus through uniting our work with Jesus’ redemptive work.

Today is the feast day of Saint Pope Pius V. Pope Pius changed the garments of the holy father from expensive garments to a simple white cassock which is still worn by popes today. Dominic had a great love for a devotion which Father Kubicki shares today.

Today is the feast of Catherine of Siena, the first female doctor of the Church. Father Kubicki shares some wisdom from this great saint about what to do if you feel like you have lost charity in your heart.

Father Kubicki talks about the parable of Jesus being the vine and us being the branches. Pope Benedict has some powerful words on this topic. Not only do we belong to Christ but we also belong to each other.

Is impatience really a sin? Did Jesus ever get impatient? Father Kubicki shares insights on these topics. The answer is probably surprising to you. Check out this reflection to learn about impatience from a biblical view.

Father Kubicki shares a title of Mary which is not often heard but very powerful. There is a story that goes along with this title of Mary which you probably haven’t hear before. Check out this reflection to learn more.

Today is the feast of Saint Mark, one of the four writers of the Gospels. Did you know that Mark is the shortest of the four Gospels. Do you know how long the Gospel of Mark is? Check out this reflection to learn more about the Gospel of Mark.

Today is the feast of Saint Fidelis, a Capetian Franciscan who remained faithful to Jesus even until his martyrdom. We are called to be faith to God in our lives day in and day out. It is the daily faithfulness that allows us to persevere.

Today is the feast of Saint Adalbert, a bishop of prog who was martyred in the year 997. Pope John Paul II visited his tomb in Poland and had some power words for the people of the area. Words which apply to us also.

Today many people are celebrating earth day. We should be concerned about the environment and care for the world God gave us. Father Kubicki shares some words from Pope Benedict about the need to protect creation.

Today is the annual World Day of Prayer for vocations in the Church. In the Gospel we hear about how Jesus is the good shepherd. Father Kubicki shares some insights from pope Francis about How Jesus shepherds us.

Did you know that during the Easter season we read the Acts of the apostles, written by the same Saint Luke who wrote the Gospel of Luke. The Holy Spirit is alive and well in our world today. Are you letting the Holy Spirit direct you?

Father Kubicki shares insights into the Gospel readings for this week in John chapter six, the bread of life discourse. Jesus tells us that we need to eat his flesh and drink his blood in order to have eternal life. Do you believe this?

As disciples of Christ, we are called to eat His Body and Blood. This teaching caused many to leave Him, but if we understood the great gift of this sacrament, we would not leave Jesus but embrace Him more profoundly.

The Gospel in Mass today is about the Eucharist. Jesus says He will not reject anyone who comes to Him. If we belong to Jesus, we will constantly be drawing away from ourselves and closer to Christ.

How can we have assurance that Christ really rose from the dead? Father Kubicki shares one compelling proof for Christ’s resurrection. Even as we celebrate the resurrection, we still continue our pilgrimage to heaven.

Why do you follow Jesus? Is it out of self interest or is it for His own sake? Pope Francis writes about three sinful attitudes which Father Kubicki shares. Check out this reflection to hear about these poor intentions.

In today’s Gospel we hear about how Jesus appeared to the disciples after his resurrection. They were terrified and thought that Jesus was a ghost, but He proved He was not a ghost. Listen to this reflection to find out how Jesus proved this.

Today is the feast of Saint Martin I, a pope who died in the 7th century. Saint Martin is the last pope to be martyred. Father Kubicki shares a letter from Saint Martin about the necessity to stand firm in the faith.

The readings today come from John chapter 6. The story starts with Jesus feeding a large crowd with little food. Jesus uses this miracle as a starting point for his revelation of the Eucharist. How much do you reverence Jesus in the Eucharist?

Today is the Feast of Saint Stanislaus, a Bishop, and Martyr of Poland. When Saint Stanislaus confronted the king of the time who was living immorally. The king in return murdered this great saint.

Father Kubicki asks us an important question, where is home for you. Do we long for home? Home is not here on earth, but our true home is in heaven. Do you keep your eyes fixed on the true home in heaven?

Jesus conquered death with His resurrection after giving Himself over to death. We say Jesus rose on the third day. Father Kubicki shares how the three days were counted back in Jesus’ day and an insight into what may have been going through Jesus’ mind.

Today the Church celebrates the Anunciation. Normally this feast is celebrated on March 25th, but Father Kubicki explains why it was change. Father also sheds light on the deep significance of this feast in this jam-packed reflection.

Today is Devine Mercy Sunday, a day in honor of the greatest attribute of Jesus which is His mercy. Jesus shared this with Saint Faustina who wrote a beautiful pray about mercy which you can check out in this reflection.