Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Today is the feast of saint Callistus, a pope and martyr of the early Church. Have you experience opposition to the faith in your life? Check out this reflection to hear some great words from Saint Cyprian, another early martyr.

Today is the anniversary of the miracle of the sun, an event which Mary herself promised as a sign for the people. This event was viewed by thousands and many people came to disprove it but ended up seeing the same thing as the faithful.

The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Father Kubicki shares some insights on how to pray the rosary from some of the past popes. Check out this Daily reflection to improve your mediation while praying the rosary.

Today is the anniversary of the beginning of the second Vatican council in 1962, as well as the feast of Saint John the XXII, the pope who convened the council. Father Kubicki reads shares a powerful but short prayer that Saint John the XXII wrote.

Father Kubicki shares some powerful words from Saint John Paul II, about the rosary's value for people in our world today. Some say that this prayer is a vain repetition of prayer but listen to this to hear the true power of the Rosary.

Today is the feast of Saint John Leonardi, a priest who lived around the year 1600. He encouraged people to receive the Eucharist more frequently and start something called 40 hours devotion. Saint John has a great daily prayer. Check it out!

If you pray, why worry? And if you worry, why pray? Today’s reading encourages us not to worry because we can surrender everything to God our Father through prayer. There is a great tip which father shares given by Saint Paul.

Today is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Father Kubicki shares some thoughts from Saint John Paul II about the peace which the rosary brings. These insights will expand your mind to many gifts which are promised to faithful recitation of this prayer.

Today is the feast of Saint Marie Rose Durocher, a Canadian woman who started a teaching order which helped with education in her diocese. When Saint Marie Rose took her vows, she said something which we should all try to emulate ourselves.

Today is the feast of Saint Faustina known as the apostle of Divine Mercy. When we are burdened with suffering and sin we can fall into despair. If this is something you struggle with, listen to this powerful reflection for help.

Today is the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. Father Kubicki shares a power story about Saint Francis and what it means to be pure of heart. Are you caught up in sadness because you are not pure enough? Check out this reflection.

In the month of October, we are reminded to pray the rosary since it is the month of the holy rosary. Father Kubicki shares a story from Pope Francis who once prayed the rosary with Saint John Paul II; a time that led him to great devotion to the rosary.

Today is the feast of guardian angels. Father Kubicki tackles the question some people raise as to the validity of guardian angels. Using the powerful words of scripture, we find out if guardian angels truly exist and are here to help us.

In the Gospel at Mass today we hear the story of two sons who were told to go out into the field and work. One son said no but ended up going out and doing the will of his father. Actions speak louder than words. Speak with the witness of your life.

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Jerome, one of the four great western doctors of the Church. It was Saint Jerome who said, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” Let’s get to know Jesus through the words He left us in His Church.

Today is the feast of all Angels and Arc Angels. Father Kubicki shares some insights from Pope Francis about Angels, especially our guardian angel who has authority in our life to guide us if we let him. Do you listen to your guardian angel?

Today is the feast of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz the first Filipino saint to be canonized by the Church. Father Kubicki shares words of encouragement to the people of the Philippines who have a great devotion to Mary the mother of us all.

Today is the feast of Saint Vincent De Paul. Father Kubicki explains the difference between our saint today and the Saint Vincent de Paul society. Father Shares a story of his encounter with the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.

Today is the feast of twin brothers, Saints Cosmas and Damian. They are patron saints of physicians; Father reads some words from Saint Pope John Paul II asking for help to all health care workers. Let us remember those who work in the medical field in our prayer.

Mary has many different titles, Father Kubicki explains one of her most popular titles The Star of the Sea. Saint Bernard of Clairvaux has some elegant words in a prayer honoring Mary the Star of the Sea. We should ask Mary to guide us through our storms.

Today’s Gospel from the book of Matthew chapter 20 talks about a parable Jesus shared regarding a landowner who hires people to work in his field and pays everyone the same amount of payment regardless of how long they were working.

Today is the feast of Saint Padre Pio, a capuchin priest who lived in Italy and died in 1968. Padre Pio would hear confessions for hours each day. Father Kubicki offers some words from Saint Padre Pio about the power of confession.

Father Kubicki talks about a saint who came from a monastery in Gaza name Dorotheos. Saint Dorotheos makes an analogy which is simple but very profound. When we draw away from God, we also draw further away from each other.

Today is the feast of Saint Matthew, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus. Jesus didn’t wait for Matthew to leave his sinful ways before loving and calling him. In a similar way Jesus loves you right where you are and is calling you to Himself today.  

Today is the feast honoring over 100 Korean martyrs of the 19th century. Father reads some words from Pope Saint John Paul II who shared quotes from these brave saints of all ages as they held on to Christ even in the face of death.