Fr. Kubicki 2 Minute Prayer Reflections

St. Scholastica was born in the year 480 along with her brother St. Benedict. Today we celebrate the feast of St. Scholastica, which means, "the learned one". Fr. Kubicki teaches us more on today's reflection.

How about a little history lesson today as we honor some martyrs who are not yet canonized? Fr. Kubicki indulges our holy curiosity on today's reflection.

In Matthew's version of the Sermon on The Mount, Jesus discusses his followers being "salt" and "light". What did Jesus mean by these terms? Fr. Kubicki explains more on today's reflection.

On today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki, learn about the seminarian who declared, "The Sacred Heart never fails those who love him."

The Jesuit missionary St. Francis Xavier is considered one of the greatest missionaries of all times and in the 1540s he brought Christianity to Japan. Guess (without googling) how many Christians there were in Japan with 40 years? Get the answer on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Do you remember the story of the rich young man where he addresses Jesus as "good teacher"? Fr. Kubicki helps us understand Jesus's response to this young man.

There are some parts of the world where it isn't easy to be a Christian and one of those places is India but the persecution of Christians in India isn't new and that is where today's saint, St. John de Britto enters the picture. Fr. Kubicki gives us more information about the story of this bold Saint.

It's the Feast of St. Blaise, Bishop and martyr today. Are you going to have your throat blest? Fr. Kubicki provides some backstory behind why there is a blessing of the throats on today's reflection.

It's 40 days since we celebrated Christmas and today is the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. Years ago this feast used to be the official end of the Christmas season. What does this tradition of the Presentation remind us of and what is its significance today? Fr. Kubicki elucidates us on today's reflection.

Of the 8 Beatitudes which one do you think is the key and most important? Pope Francis had something to say about this and Fr. Kubicki shares on today's reflection.

Today's saint died in 1888 and you can catch the hint of smile in photos of him. One of the things he said was "enjoy yourself as much as you like, just keep yourself way from sin." Uncover the name of this great saint on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Fr. Kubicki considers living in the light and how nothing we do will be kept in secret at the end of time.

St. Thomas lived during the 1200s and he wrote a famous exposition of the Christian faith that is in use to this day. What did St. Thomas see when he was working on a theological treatise? Fr. Kubicki reveals more on today's reflection.

In one of the retreat talks I tell a story that really gets people attention. Fr. Kubicki offers some edifying wisdom on today's reflection.

Today we honor St. Angela Merici who founded the Ursulines in 1535. What was this religious order of women known for? Listen to this current reflection from Fr. Kubicki to find out.

Today is the celebration of Sts. Timothy and Titus, two of St. Paul's closest coworkers in evangelization. Where can we find an authoritative interpretation for the Bible? St. Paul's first letter to Timothy has an answer and you should discover what that is on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Very often people have the wrong idea of Jesus and that he was always nice. What were the first words of Jesus during His public ministry? Fr. Kubicki reveals the answer on today's reflection.

Where do you get your information about the Church? Catholic media and newspapers are so important. What better way to consider this than to celebrate the feast of St. Frances DeSales, the patron saint of journalists and the Catholic press? Fr. Kubicki honors St. Francis Desales on today's reflection.

Today's saint was born in Germany in 1838 and joined a community of Franciscan sisters at the age off 24. She received a request from the government of Hawaii to help with a colony of lepers there. Who was she? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. James Kubicki.

Today is the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision known as Roe v. Wade. Pope Benedict XVI had some words to say about the right to life and abortion in a visit to Austria. Fr. Kubicki elaborates more on today's reflection.

I am Fr. James Kubicki and today is the feast of an Early Church, Virgin & Martyr St. Agnes. St. Agnes inspired a wave of profound admiration, which time has not succeeded in stifling. Listen up for more about St. Agnes on today's reflection.

St. Sebastian was the son of Christian parents who was drafted into the Emperor's army. In his position he was able to help Christians who had been arrested during the persecution of the Emperor Diocletian. Fr. Kubicki helps us consider the importance of St. Sebastian's witness on today's reflection

Yesterday we began the annual 8 Days of prayer for unity among Christians. What did Pope Leo 14 say about Christian unity? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

I want to share with something that Pope Francis shared from today's Gospel about John the Baptist so please join me on todays reflection.

Today the Gospel is celebrating a feast in honor of St. Anthony of the Desert. St. Anthony left everything behind to be a hermit. Do you want to hear what his thoughts were abut the end of life? Hear more from Fr. Kubicki on today's reflection.