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

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.

In the Gospel today, we see Jesus healing a paralyzed man. In this passage, Jesus gives us a clear sense of his priorities. You could just imagine how fast the crowds tried to get to Jesus for healing. Learn more from Fr. Kubicki on today's reflection.

Today is the birthday of Martin Luther King. Let's thank God for his life and the way his life touched many others. Hear what his niece, Dr. Alveda King had to say about the sin of racism on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

The Bible teaches us a lot about prayer and especially in the Book of Samuel where Eli teaches Samuel this simple prayer which Fr. Kubicki's contemplates in today's reflection

Saint Hilary is today's saint and was led to Christianity through his reading of the Gospel of John. Fr. Kubicki shares some of this.

It's back to Ordinary Time! The Church does love to celebrate seasons and feasts but like all of us, it also likes the ordinary and routine. Fr. Kubicki clarifies what the Church's sense of "ordinary" actually is.

We are celebrating the Feast of The Baptism of Jesus and the official end of the Christmas season. Do you recall what John the Baptist said to Jesus? Fr. Kubicki reminds us on today's reflection.

Tomorrow we will end the Christmas season with the celebration of the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus. Fr. Kubicki helps us ruminate over the meaning of Baptism on today's reflection.

Sacred Chrism is the perfumed oil that is blessed on Holy Thursday by the bishop and is used to consecrate the altar and walls of new churches, the hands of new priests. It is also used to consecrate you at your Baptism. Hear more about this on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

What was the greatest day of your life? If you are like most people, you didn't think of the day of your Baptism and that is because you were too young to remember it. Fr. Kubicki considers this great sacrament on today's reflection.

Have you ever heard of a saint by the name of Raymond of Peñafort? He was a Dominican priest who lived about 800 years ago and is referred to as the "Father of Canon Law". Hear more about him on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today the Church is celebrating one of my favorite saints, St. André Bessette who had such a deep devotion to St. Joseph. He lived a very humble life as a Holy Cross brother and answered the door at a college in Montreal and offered to pray for people.

St. John Neumann was a missionary to the United States from Eastern Europe who was first sent to the US as a seminarian to serve the German immigrants in Buffalo NY.

Today is the Feast of the Epiphany and we read from Matthew's Gospel about the 3 Magi who travelled, followed a star over the stable where Jesus was born, and offered Him gifts. What were these gifts and what are their significance? Fr. Kubicki reveals more on today's reflection.

A person's name represents that person and to make fun of one's name is an insult and a sign of disrespect. So how much more important is it that we never misuse the name of Jesus? St. Bernadine of Siena shows us how important it is to respect the Holy Name on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Friends can have a very powerful influence on one another sometimes for the good and sometimes for the bad. The saints on today's reflection had such a good influence on each other that they were baptized together in the year 358.

Happy and Blessed New Year everyone! Today I want to share some words that Pope Francis gave us some years ago for today's feast day, Mary Mother of God. Just what is Mary's motherhood about? Fr. Kubicki offers an explanation on today's reflection.

I always think of the last day of the calendar year as a good day to look back on the past year, its challenges and blessings, and to let go of the hurts and resentments. On today's reflection, I share some words from Pope Francis to help welcome Jesus.

As we come to the end of another year we remember the ups and downs of the past year and we thank God for all the ways He has blest us. On today's reflection, Fr. Kubicki helps us to be more conscious of God's presence in the days, hours, and minutes of each year.

Sometimes people think that if you do the right thing and love God above all and your neighbor that everything should go well for you. But Jesus and the martyrs show us that this isn't always true. Get to know today's saint with Fr. Kubicki and what it means to be on the side of good and endure persecution.

Today is the Feast of the Holy Family, a day where the Church invites us to reflect on the beauty of family life made holy because Jesus himself was born into a family. Today more than ever we need the example of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph to show us the meaning of the family. Entrust your families to the Holy Family with Fr. Kubicki on today's reflection.

Two of the Apostles are named James but one of the other Apostles is my favorite. Who is this and why do I like him best? I will give you a hint: he drew near to Jesus during the Last Supper. Listen to the answer on today's reflection.

Yesterday we celebrated with great joy the birth of Jesus Christ. Today we honor St. Stephen who according to the Acts of the Apostles was stoned to death. Did you know that these two feasts go together? Today's reflection tells how.

Hello, Fr. James Kubicki here wishing you all a Blessed, and Happy Christmas. In our list of priorities, God is often the lowest, but the Gospel tells us that He should be the highest. On today's reflection Fr. Kubicki shares a good model for putting God first.

On this Christmas Eve, Pope Benedict spoke about the Divine newborn placed in the manger. What is it that the birth of Christ helps us to discover? On today's reflection, I hope Pope Benedict's words will help you prepare to receive Christ in the final hours before Christmas.

We come today to the last of the Advent O Antiphons which asks Emmanuel to come. What does this name, "Emmanuel" mean? Join me on today's reflection as I uncover this and how "Emmanuel" is significant for us today.

Today's Antiphon reminds us of Ash Wednesday. God who formed humanity of the dust of the earth became flesh. Why did God share in the "dust" of humanity? The response in today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki is just one word so make sure you are listening.

The Gospel at Mass today talks about how St. Joseph was about to break off his engagement to Mary when he found out that she was pregnant. This Gospel passage reveals to us the greatness of St. Joseph's heart and soul. How so you ask? Well look no further than today's reflection for the answer.

Today's O Antiphon, focuses on the Messiah as the Key of David. Where does this prayer come from? Fr. Kubicki informs us of the answer on today's reflection.

Do you remember who Jesse was? He was the father of King David and Jesus was a descendant of the House of David. Jesus had royal blood in Him. What did Jesus say about His kingship? Today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki reveals Jesus's words regarding this.

Today we have the second O Antiphon, verses that are used with the Alleluia at mass which speak to our desire for God's Anointed One, The Messiah, who is Jesus. Father Kubicki shares the antiphon on today's reflection.

It's that time of year again, that final stretch before Christmas where the Church gives us beautiful prayers in the "O Antiphons" which lead up to Christmas. Hear the first of these on today's reflection with Fr. Kubicki.

I'd like to share with to you today some thoughts from Pope St. John the 23rd. Hear what this great saint had to say on my reflection today as we continue to prepare for Christ's coming at Christmas.

One of my favorite books, "Donkey Bells" includes reflections on Advent. Hear more about one of these readings from Fr. Kubicki on today's reflection.

Happy Gaudete Sunday! Yes, it is the 3rd Sunday of Advent and we are lighting the rose-colored candle today. What did Pope Benedict 16 have to say about this? Find out more on today's reflection from Fr. James Kubicki.

Who is the light of the world? Before answering that question I would like to introduce you to today's saint, St. Lucy, a virgin and martyr. Learn more about this great saint from Fr. Kubicki on today's reflection.

Today is the feast of Our Lady Of Guadalupe, to whom the Church turns as the star of the New Evangelization. Hear about one of the greatest missionary stories of all time on today's reflection with Fr. Kubicki.

This is a time of year where families have all sorts of traditions which bring the pleasure of anticipation and familiarity. The same is true of our Church, our Christian family which has all sorts of traditions. Have you ever wondered how far back they go? Join Fr. Kubicki on today's reflection as he ponders the answer.

What shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary is so famous that it has been visited by thousands of saints? Here's a hint, it is a feast of Our Lady and has to do with her house. Get the full reveal on today's reflection with Fr. Kubicki.

In Mexico on this day in the year 1531, Our Lady Of Guadalupe appeared to St. Juan Diego who was canonized by St. John Paul the Second in 2002. Today is St. Juan Diego's feast day and we remember him in today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Happy and Blessed feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a day where we honor the great mystery that God prepared Mary to be the Mother of His Son... Learn more about this Marian dogma on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today is the Second Sunday of Advent and while our Advent journey continues and we continue to prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, John the Baptist's appeal for conversion rings out in our communities. What will decide our eternal fate? Learn more on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today is the feast of St. Nicholas who was a saintly bishop in the 4th century and participated in the Council of Nicaea. What is St. Nicholas the patron saint of? Fr. Kubicki fills us in on today's reflection.

Today is the first Friday of December, the first Friday of the Advent Season. As you know the Church has a tradition of celebrating the First Friday of every month as a day dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This tradition goes back to a certain promise that Jesus made to one of the saints. Find out more on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.