Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

Father talks about the question, who is our neighbor, and what it means to be a neighbor to others. It is up to us to decide whether we will act as a neighbor to a fellow person or if we will turn a blind eye to those in need of our help.

Today Father speaks about the readings from today’s Mass, explaining how they give witness to the vital importance of faith. Father reads some words from Saint Gregory of Narek regarding the necessity of faith joined with prayer.

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Therese of Lisieux or also known as the Little Flower. Saint Therese joined the Apostleship of prayer at a young age. Father reads a prayer from Saint Therese and invites us to renew our life for the help of souls.

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Jerome, a doctor of the Church who died in the year AD 420. Father Kubicki shares stories of Saint Jerome’s rough disposition and how he used even his temptations to work for the glory of God.

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel and Saint Raphael, Prominent angels found in the bible.  Father explains how angels are part of Church teaching and encourages us to ask these angels to intercede for us in our lives.

Father talks about the saint known as “the most improbable of saints”, Saint Lorenzo Ruiz. Father shares Saint Lorenzo’s story and Martyrdom in Japan and reads some insights from St. Pope John Paul II about this unlikely saint.

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Vincent De Paul. Father talks about the St. Vincent De Paul Society and reads some words from Pope Benedict on the necessity of love in Society. Let us live with love as Christians in our world today.

Today is the feast day of two brothers, Saints Cosmas and Damian. These siblings were doctors and used there abilities to help people. They were so generous with their time and talent that they would not even accept compensation for their work.

Today Father talks about the story of Rich man and Lazarus. Even though people do not like to talk about hell it is good to discuss it since it is the penalty of us excluding ourselves from God’s love. Father shares his insights on how the Rich man in the story treated Lazarus both before and after death.

In some parts of the world today the Church is celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Ransom. Father Kubicki tells the compelling story of the origin of this feast day. Mary asked for a new religious order to be formed which is dedicated to helping free those who are enslaved by evil.

Today, on the feast of Saint Padre Pio, Father Kubicki reads some words from Saint Padre Pio about the spiritual life and how to properly discern the different thoughts and feelings that come to us, whether they come from God or the Devil.

With the feast of Saint Padre Pio coming up tomorrow, Father speaks about Saint Padre Pio’s Holiness through his actions regardless of how he felt at any given moment. True holiness is not found in feelings but in how you live your faith despite the ups and downs of our feelings.

Even though we don’t think of Jesus as a troublemaker today, many people in Jesus’ time thought of him as one because of the friends he kept. Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Matthew one of Jesus’ friends who was regarded as a public sinner as tax collector.

In honor of the feast of Saint Andrew Kim and his fellow martyrs who gave their life for the faith, Father tells the story of the start of the Catholic Church in Korea. Father then reads some words from Pope Benedict to the Church in Korea.

Today is the feast of Saint Januarius. There is a relic of Saint Januarius, a bishop from Italy, which is a tube of dried blood. The strange thing is that sometimes his dried blood becomes liquid. As awesome as this miracle is there is a greater miracle going on at Mass in the Eucharist.

Father discusses the parable Jesus told in todays reading. As Jesus tells us about the dishonest steward He doesn’t condone dishonesty but encourages the children of light to be prudent  in their dealings with others in the world.

Today is the feast of Saint Robert Bellarmine, A theologian and promoter of the Spiritual Exercises by Ignatius of Loyola. Father reads some words from Saint Robert Bellarmine who reflects on the importance of growing in faith and goodness.

Today is the feast day of Saint Pope Cornelius and Saint Cyprian of Carthage. Both saints suffered and died as Martyrs while defending the faith. Father reads some reflections from Cyprian regarding Christians who were threatened by the roman Empire.

We just celebrate the feast of the Triumph of the Cross and now we Celebrate the feast of the person who shared most deeply in the cross with Jesus. Today is the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Father explains how Mary shared in Jesus’ salvation and how we can also participate in His suffering.

Today we celebrate the feast of the Triumph of Cross of Jesus Christ. Father explains why we celebrate the Holy Cross with which Jesus was Crucified, then goes on to read some words from Saint Andrew of Crete regarding this mystery.

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint John Christendom, a great bishop who lived around the year AD 400. Father reads a text from Saint John Christendom explaining prayer in deeper way. We should pray at all times in whatever we do.

Today is the feast of the Holy Name of Mary. Using the bible, Father explains why Mary’s name should be honored. Since Jesus followed the ten commandments perfectly, Jesus perfectly honored His Mother, Mary. As imitators of Christ we are called to do the same.

Today father speaks on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. This story shows us mercy the of God and we should imitate that mercy to others as a reflection of His love. Father shares some words from Pope Benedict regarding this passage in the bible.

Father reads some words from Pope Francis about the tragedy of 9/11. Even through the great horror of this memorial, we see that God brings great heroic virtue from the situation by the people who came together to support each other through the trial.

Today is the feast of Saint Peter Claver. Saint Peter Claver helped take care of the slaves of his time. We need to care for the immediate needs of people who are victims of such evil as well as trying to change the society, so slavery is no longer in existence.