Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Today we celebrate the feast of the seven holy founders of the Servite Order. Father Kubicki shares the radical story about these seven holy people who listened to God and followed his word amidst a corrupt world.

In every Catholic Church you will see a set of 14 images depicting the Jesus’ passion on Good Friday, these are known as the Stations of the Cross. Father Kubicki shares the origins of this pious practice. Check out this video to learn about this intriguing story.

Today is the feast of Saint Claude la Colombiere, the spiritual director of Saint Margaret Mary. Saint Claude didn’t have an easy life which is reflected in a prayer Father Kubicki shares from this great saint about the love of Jesus.

Today we celebrate Ash Wednesday, a day that marks the beginning of lent. Father Kubicki encourages us to remember the mortality of life and that we will eventually need to face death. Remember our impending death can help us grow in holiness.

Today is the anniversary of the death of Sister Lucia, one of the three visionaries during the apparitions of Fatima. Father Kubicki shares some words from sister Lucia which reveals the secret of finding happiness.

Yesterday was the 32nd annual world day of the sick, and day instituted by Saint Pope John Paul II. Father Kubicki shares some insights from Pope Franics about this day and the inherent meaning and value of human life.

Today’s Gospel talks about leprosy. Father Kubicki explains the severity of this disease in Jesus’ time and share how incredibly drastic it was for Jesus to touch a leper in order to heal him. He enters into our sin to make us part of his body.

Today is the feast of saint Scholastica, a religious who was the twin sister of Saint Benedict. Father Kubicki shares a great story about one very important day in the life of Saint Scholastica which revolved around a conversation she had with her brother.

Today is the feast of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, a Nun who had many visions of the passion of Christ. She also bore the wounds of Jesus in the stigmata. We remember her message through her life that through Christ’s wounds we have been saved.

Today is the feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita, a woman who was trafficked as a child and suffered greatly at the hands of her cruel masters. Listen to this reflection to hear how Saint Bakhita was able to find freedom through forgiveness.  

Today Father Kubicki remembers the death of a seminarian who died at the young age of 20 years old. This holy man’s name was Frank Parater. Father shares a testament from this holy man about his consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Today is the feast of the martyrs of Japan. There are many issues that we face today which those martyrs faced many years ago. What are those issues and how do we solve it? Check out this reflection to find out.

Today is the feast of Saint Agatha a virgin Martyr of the early Church. Agatha is one of four virgins martyred who are mentioned during one of the Eucharistic prayers at Mass. Check out this reflection to learn about this great saint!

Father shares some insights from the first reading into today’s mass from the book of Job. Job experienced much suffering. How do you handle suffering in your life? Father shares some words from Pope Benedict to help you handle suffering.

Today is the feast of Saint Blaise. But there is another saint who we celebrate today known as Saint Ansgar. He was a French monk who left for the wild region of Scandinavia to spread the love of God to others. We too are responsible for spreading the love of Christ.

Today is the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the temple. Traditionally this is a time celebrated with blessing candles and a procession. Check out this reflection to hear about the meaning behind the blessed candles on this day.

With two weeks till lent Father Kubicki recommends a great practice which you can do during the time of prayer and fasting. Also hear about the inspirational conversion story of Saint Ignatius and how it relates to you today.

Today is the feast of Saint John Bosco, a great priest who passed away today in the year 1888. Saint John Bosco had many gifts and talents but that is not what made him a saint. Check out this reflection to hear the secret to becoming a saint.

As we come up on the end of the first month of the year Father Kubicki encourages you to not give up even if you haven’t been able to keep your resolution. In the same way we should not give up when we sin. Keeping going back to confession.

Jesus was known as a great healer during his three years of public ministry. In that time Jesus drove out many demons. Do demons still attack people today though? Listen to this reflection to hear how we fight the Devil today.

Today is the fourth Sunday in ordinary time. Father Kubicki shares insights to the scriptures today about Jesus’ authority which came from himself. Check out this insight to hear just how powerful Jesus' authority is.

Today is the feast of Saint Angela Merici, a sister who believed women should be well educated to fulfill their calling from God. To this end Saint Angela started a religious group known as the Ursulines who helped raise up strong women of faith.

Today is the feast of Saints Timothy and Titus, companions of Paul. Just as Paul shared the gospel with Saint Timothy and Saint Titus let us also maintain share the gospel with those around us.

Today is the feast of the conversion of Saint Paul. Father Kubicki shares some words from Pope Francis about this feast day. There is a real union between Jesus Christ and his followers which is revealed to Saint Paul during his conversion.

Today is the feast of Saint Francis De Sales, the patron saint of journalist and the Catholic press. Where do you get your information? Are you getting it from reliable sources? Let us pray for all those involved in Catholic media.