Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Today, the Wednesday of Holy week is known in many places as Spy Wednesday, because tradition has it that Judas Iscariot conspired on this day with the authorities and received 30 pieces of silver to hand Jesus over. 

Fr. Kubicki reflects on the Heart of Jesus on today's reflection and what it has to do with St. John the Apostle.

What do you think of when you hear the word, "extravagant"? This word might be used by some to describe the woman who used expensive oil to anoint Jesus's feet. Fr. Kubicki provides a more in-depth explanation on today's reflection.

Is Holy Week anything more than a ritual and quaint custom? Accompany Fr. Kubicki on today's reflection to discover the truth.

As we get closer and closer to Holy Week, the readings at Mass focus on the growing controversy between Jesus and the religious leaders of His time. We also call this the "Passion" of Jesus. Take notice of what Pope St. Leo the Great had the say about this on today's reflection.

Our readings at Mass today present 2 people who are very alike, both of their names started with the letter "J", and both were prophets who suffered terrible injustices. Yet, both responded to how they were treated in very different ways. Fr. Kubicki affirms who these two people were on today's reflection.

Having just celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation, I think it's a good idea to savor this mystery of our faith and keep it in mind throughout the year. That's a good reason to pray a beautiful prayer that Fr. Kubicki shares on today's reflection.

Today is the Solemnity of the Annunciation when we remember the Gospel event that the angel, Gabriel came to the Blessed Virgin Mary and announced that it was God's will that she be the mother of His son. Fr. Kubicki recalls the words of Pope Benedict about The Annunciation on today's reflection.

Today is the feast day of St. Oscar Romero who was martyred in El Salvador in 1980. St. Oscar Romero worked for justice for his people and knew that hatred and violence would only bring more hatred and violence. Hear what this saint had to say about Christian love.

Today the Church honors a great Spanish missionary who was appointed Archbishop of Peru. Do you know about how many miles he travelled? Fr. Kubicki talks about this on today's reflection.

Fr. Kubicki shares about the "reason for our hope" on today's reflection.

In today's Gospel from John 7, the Temple Guard was sent by the Chief Priests and Pharisees but returned empty-handed. Fr. Kubicki goes into the reason why on today's reflection and offers a practical application.

Have you noticed that sometimes people can be just like their namesakes? Is there anyone in your life that reminds you of a particular saint? Fr. Kubicki pursues this theme with an answer of his own on today's reflection.

Happy Feast of St. Joseph! Today is the feast day of the man whom God called to be the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. Why is St. Joseph a saint? Fr. Kubicki offers an explanation on today's reflection.

Today is the feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem. As we honor his memory, let's remember what he said about the Holy Spirit on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Join Fr. Kubicki in praying part of the Breastplate of St. Patrick on today's reflection.

We usually think of the prophet Isaiah as a prophet to be read in the season of Advent, but he is also read at mass today from the Book of Consolation. Fr. Kubicki proclaims this passage on today's reflection.

Happy Laetare Sunday! Guess what color vestments priests can where today? Fr. Kubicki delivers the answer on today's reflection.

St. Maximus the Confessor has a Lenten thought that Fr. Kubicki shares on today's reflection. Hear more about his bravery.

We're in the holy season of Lent a time of preparation for the celebration of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus. How can we change ourselves during this time? Father Kubicki gives the essential answer on today's reflection.

On this day in El Salvador in 1977, Fr. Rutilio Grande and two of his parishioners, Manuel Solórzano and Nelson Rutilio Lemus were martyred as they went to the Church they served. Fr. Kubicki reflects on the meaning of their martyrdom in today's reflection. 

Have you ever been in a race? I have to admit I haven't but let's talk about the race each of us is in on today's reflection. Hear what St. Paul has to say about this.

The word that is central to the Gospel today is forgiveness. We use that word all the time, but what does it mean? Uncover the meaning on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

About a month ago when we were reading the Gospel of Mark at daily mass, I was really struck by how many times crowds flocked to Jesus. St. Frances of Rome was a saint who reflected Christ and who also drew crowds. Fr. Kubicki reveals why on today's reflection.

Today is the third Sunday of Lent and we have the story of when Jesus met a Samaritan woman at the well. What does this story show us about Jesus's teaching? Fr. Kubicki gives us a unique insight into this on today's reflection.