Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Today is the feast of Saint Thomas Becket, a bishop and friend of king Henery II. Saint Thomas was a man of integrity and would not go along with the king’s immoral plans, listen to this reflection to learn the surprising way this led to his death.

Today we celebrate the feast of the holy innocence, the children who were killed by Harod in attempts to destroy the king of the Jews, Jesus. Listen to hear how Father Kubicki answers the question of suffering in today’s reflection.

On the second day after Christmas, we celebrate the feast of Saint John the Apostle. Saint John is known as the beloved disciple. Father Kubicki shares what it means to love someone. You don’t even need to like them necessarily.

Today is the feast of Saint Stephen, a deacon and the first martyr of the early Church. Why do we celebrate a such an early martyr’s death on the day after Christmas? This perplexing is answered from words from Pope Benedict in today’s reflection.  

Merry Christmas! Father Kubicki shares a family tradition which his family has on Christmas. God wanted to be part of the family of the human race, so he became a baby and today is his birthday. Take a moment today to wish Jesus a Happy Birthday. 

Are you ready to celebrate Christmas coming up tomorrow? Father Kubicki shares some insights from Pope Francis about God with as we eagerly wait for Christmas and the coming of our God as a child in Jesus Christ. Do you believe in Jesus?  

Today is the feast of Saint John Cantius, Father Kubicki focuses on the message of Emmanuel, highlighting the importance of recognizing God's presence in the marginalized. Father shares an intriguing story about the poor this holiday season. 

In today's reflection, Father Kubicki reflects on another o antiphon which talks about the significance of Jesus as the king of all nations and the keystone of the church, and how we are created for eternal life in heaven. 

Today Father Kubicki reflects on an o antiphon as we prepare for Christmas. Who is Emanual? Today is also the feast of saint Peter Canisius, a Jesuit priest who is honored as a Doctor of the Church who has some interesting things to say.

Looking at another o antiphon, Father Kubicki talks about the key of David. What does this mean? How does the Church understand this? All of this and more is explained in today’s great reflection!

Father Kubicki shares one of the o antiphons about the root of Jesse’s stem. Who was Jesse? Why does it say root? Get the answer to all these questions and more in today’s reflection as we approach Christmas.

Father Kubicki shares some words from the O Antiphons. God is holy and we should not use His name casually. We also ask God to come and rescue us from the sin which we have been enslaved by. Let's turn to him in the sacrament of confession.

Happy Gaudete Sunday, or also known as Joy Sunday. We are called to rejoice because we wait in hope for Christ second coming because we have experienced his first coming in the mystery of the incarnation.

Father Kubicki reflects on the travel which Mary and Joseph would have had to make to get to Bethlam from Nazareth. The distance was long. Check out today’s reflection to hear how long of a journey it was and get some great insights! 

Father Kubicki shares a prayer from Saint Ignatius’ spiritual exorcises. Listen to this reflection to hear the vivid imagery Saint Ignatius uses. As we prepare for Christmas lets meditate on God’s love in freely choosing to save us.

Today is the feast of Saint John of the Cross, a Carmelite of the 1500s who is a doctor of the Church. Saint John suffered a great deal from his fellow brothers. During his time in prison, he wrote some of his most beautiful prayers.

Today is the feast of Saint Lucy, a young virgin martyr who is the patron saint of the blind. Father Kubicki shares an intriguing custom revolving around this feast day. As we celebrate Saint Lucy let's remember Jesus who we approach Christmas.

Today is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our Lady of Guadalupe gave us her miraculous image which has survived many attempts to destroy it. We ask Mary under this name to put an end to Abortion and bring back a reverence for life.

Today is the feast of Pope Damasus I, a great pope who called a council of bishops to determine once and for all the books of the bible. Father Kubicki shares an inspirational inscription which this great pope had written on his tomb.

Father Kubicki talks abut Saint John the Baptist, the last prophet of the old covenant and a key character during this Christmas time. We are called by John the Baptist to be converted, turn away from sin and turn to God. Are you converting?

Today is the feast of Saint Juan Diego, a native to Mexico to receive apparitions from Mary which resulted in the conversion of many in South America. Let us follow Saint Juan Diego on the path that leads to Mary.

Today is the feast of the Immaculate Conception, a day where the Church celebrates Mary who was conceived without original sin and was able to avoid sin by clinging to God through her life. Let us protect our children from the evils of sin.

Today is the feast of Saint Ambrose, one of the four great western doctors of the Church. Father Kubicki shares some insights from this great saint about Mary’s visitation to Elizabeth who was filled with the Holy Spirit.

Today's is the feast of Saint Nicholas, and a day most people celebrate as Saint Nicholas Day. On this day where we exchange gifts lets contemplate the greatest gift of all, namely Jesus Christ. Make room for him in your life today.

Today Father James Kubicki shares insight on Advent and the anticipation of Jesus' comings. He comes to us as a child in the manger, but Jesus also comes to us in the Eucharist on our journey as well as disguised as those in need of help.