Fr. Kubicki’s 2 Minute Prayer Reflection – Relevant Radio

Today we are celebrating a feast of a saint that is often celebrated in Chile.

Today Fr. Kubicki reflects on the life of Fr. William Doyle and his ministry during World War I.

There's a story in the Gospels where a Gentile woman comes to Jesus asking for her daughter's healing.

Today is the solemn feast of the Assumption.

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Maximillian Kolbe who was arrested by the Nazis in Poland and become a martyr of charity. Fr. Kubicki goes into why St. Maximillian became a martyr here.

Today is the feast day of two martyrs who disagreed with each other. Fr. Kubicki tells more on today's reflection

Today we are celebrating the Feast of St. Jane Frances de Chantal. Did you know there is another type of martyrdom?

Today is the Feast of Saint Clare, a great saint who followed in St. Francis's footsteps.

Fr. Kubicki shares a story from today's saint, St. Lawrence.

In one of today's Mass readings we have the story of when God speaks to Elijah.

What is one of the greatest spiritual weapons that you can use in the fight against evil? St. Paul has an answer.

Today the Church honors St. Cajetan. He was born into an aristocratic family but concern for the state of the Church lead him to become a priest.

Today we are celebrating the Transfiguration and also the anniversary of the death of Pope St. Paul VI.

Do you think that God has a sense of humor? Fr. Kubicki is convinced.

Today is the feast day of the patron saint of all priests. Who is this saint?

Do you know where the name August comes from and what it means?

St. Ignatius of Loyola offers people a way to pray with their imagination through his Spiritual Exercises.

If you have been listening to these daily reflections and prayers over time, you are probably aware of how much I like to talk about the saints.

Today is the Feast Day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Founder Of the Jesuits.

Today's Saint was known for his gift of preaching.

Today is the feast of 3 of Jesus's closest friends when He walked this earth. Who were they and what did St. John Paul 2 have to say about one of them?

Do people who lived over 15 centuries ago have anything relevant to say to us today? You bet they did.

Around this time in 2002, Pope John Paul II canonized a man known to many as "Hermano Pedro".

Pope Francis shared some words from Matthew 13 about Jesus as the hidden treasure and pearl of great value.

On this day in 1968 is the anniversary of Humanae Vitae.

Many people are familiar with today's saint, St. Bridget of Sweden. She was married, widowed, traveled to Rome and started a religious order. She also had a deep devotion to the sufferings of Jesus.

When you love someone you can't stand being separated from them. The truth, that reality that love brings people together in such a way that they don't want to be separated is brought home today by St. Mary Magdalene.

Pope Benedict once talked about St. Lawrence of Brindisi and highlighted his love for scripture which is a love that we should all have.

Today's saint, Apollinaris was important in the early church in Ravenna. St. Apollinaris shows us what it means to be holy and humble.

Today Jesus tells the parable of the Wheat and Weeds. Isn't this an accurate picture of the Church and the World?

Today we honor the feast of St. Camillus de Lellis who started a religious congregation to serve the sick called The Servants Of The Sick.

Today let's pray and examine ourselves with regard to our driving habits. Pope Benedict 16 reminds us that a greater sense of responsibility is essential when driving.

If you read about the prophet Elijah you will read about Mt. Carmel. This is especially fitting because today is the Feast Of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.

I am sure that you like me have certain saints which you highly cherish. Why not consider St. Bonaventure (whose feast is today) as one of your new favorite saints?

Today is the feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Her example should remind us that we are all called to a life of holiness.

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Henry, known as King Henry II of the Holy Roman Empire.

Today we hear the parable of a farmer who went out to sow seeds. Fr. Kubicki further attests to the meaning of this parable on today's reflection.

Today is the feast of St. Benedict who founded a monastic movement. St. Benedict shows us how prayer and work are not opposed to each other.

Jesus has some pretty grim words in the Gospel at Mass today where he warns his disciples. It is as true today as it was when it was first spoken.

Today we honor the memory of 120 Chinese martyrs canonized by John Paul II in the year 2000. 87 of them were native Chinese.

If you went to college or high school in the US, you may have read something by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Did you know he had a daughter who found a religious order?

Today we learn the lesson of the great exchange, that when we give everything to God we receive much more than we can imagine. Blessed Maria Romero Meneses pray for us!

Today we are celebrating one of my favorite saints, a 12-year-old Italian girl that was a witness and martyr for chastity.

Today is a very timely Mass reading from Matthew 11.

God endowed humans with certain unalienable rights, and these rights do not come from the government or political leaders. Let's pray that our leaders recognize and safeguard these rights.

Today is the feast of the Apostle Thomas. Pope Benedict 16 reminds us of a positive trait of St. Thomas, courage.

The Gospel from today's Mass is from Matthew 9 about when the paralyzed man was brought by his friend's to Jesus.

Fr. Kubicki recalls St. Junípero Serra's life and evangelization efforts in California. What was this great saint's motto that you should know?

On the night of July 18, AD 64 a terrible fire broke out in Rome during the reign of the Emperor Nero who blamed Christians for the fire. Unfortunately, even today people falsely accuse Christians.

Today is a great feast day, a solemnity in honor of the pillars of the Roman Catholic Church, Saints Peter and Paul. Why did these saints end up in Rome?

Jesus has some hard words in today's Gospel where he says that His followers must love anything or anyone more than Him.