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

The Gospel Readings this coming week are from the Gospel of John, Chapter 6 where Jesus calls on His followers to eat His body and blood. The Son of God humbles himself to become our food. Fr. Kubicki contemplates the words of St. Theresa of Calcutta on today's reflection.

We continue our Easter celebrations today and ponder how Jesus is the "Risen Wayfarer" on today's reflection with Fr. Kubicki.

In the Gospel at Mass today, the disciples are in a boat, it is night and a strong wind blows against them and they become terrified. Do you recall what Jesus said to them when He met them on the water? Fr. Kubicki reminds us of what Jesus said on today's reflection.

At Mass today and during the next week, Jesus teaches He is the Bread of Life and this flesh is true food. Fr. Kubicki helps us to fill this deeper hunger for love that only the Eucharist, the Bread of Life, can satisfy.

The 50 days of the Easter season are there to help us savor the joy of Christ rising from the dead. Did you know that Joy is a virtue that must be exercised? Fr. Kubicki shows us how to cultivate this virtue on today's reflection.

Have you ever been at a televised event where someone is holding a sign saying "John 3:16"? Fr. Kubicki explains why this is pertinent on today's reflection.

In today's First reading we read how the early Christian community was at peace. Fr. Kubicki draws from Pope Francis to expand on this theme of peace and new life.

What did Jesus mean when he used the phrase "born again" when talking with Nicodemus? The meaning is clear and Fr. Kubicki explains on today's reflection.

On today's reflection, Fr. Kubicki recalls a homily from St. John Paul II, which he gave on the very first Divine Mercy Sunday.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "evangelization?" Fr. Kubicki gives a precise answer on today's reflection.

Today's Gospel is from John 21. Jesus while having breakfast with Peter, asks him three times Simon do you love me and three times Simon peter responds, yes Lord you know I love you. Fr. Kubicki elaborates on why this happened on today's reflection.

How did Jesus demonstrate to the Apostles that he wasn't a ghost? Fr. Kubicki reminds us of what happened on today's reflection.

Today's Gospel at Mass was the story from Luke about the 2 disciples who met Jesus on the road to Emmaus. Hear what Fr. Kubicki has to say about Jesus being recognized in the breaking of the bread on today's reflection.

The Gospel for today's mass is always from John 20, the story of how St. Mary Magdalen stood weeping outside of the tomb of Jesus. Fr. Kubicki focuses more on this story on today's reflection.

Christ is risen, he is risen indeed! And that greeting is how Eastern Christians great one another during the Easter season. Fr. Kubicki highlights the importance of Easter on today's reflection.

Fr. Kubicki here, wishing you a joyous and Blessed Easter. Christ is risen and invites us to share this hope with the world. Fr. Kubicki shares what Pope Benedict had to say several years ago in a special Easter message to the world.

Several years ago I read an article about what happened on Holy Saturday about Jesus "descending into hell". What does this mean? Fr. Kubicki explains the meaning of this expression on today's reflection.

Today is Good Friday, the day we remember the Crucifixion of Jesus, when God showed us in the clearest way possible how much He loves us. Fr. Kubicki draws again from Pope Benedict for today's reflection.

On this Holy Thursday, Pope Benedict considered the importance of the eyes and hands of Jesus. Fr. Kubicki reminds us of what Pope Benedict said on today's reflection.

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.

Today the Church honors two young women who were martyred in North Africa, Saints Perpetua and Felicity. Did you know that stories of persecution and martyrdom happen today? Fr. Kubicki provides some serious food for thought on today's reflection.

Lent is traditionally known as a time of conversion, and the most effective conversion is not simply what you do but your very heart. Fr. Kubicki describes Jesus's essential teaching about the heart, on today's reflection.

One of my favorite stories of the parables that Jesus told is the story of Lazarus and the rich man. In the story, Lazarus lies at the door of the rich man's house. Fr. Kubicki shares the most important lesson from this story on today's reflection.

Today the Church honors the memory of a Polish prince who lived a saintly life in a short time. I am hoping that you and I could share his outlook on life. Hear more on today's reflection.

What would you do if you were guaranteed $1000 a day to spend? That's a question that today's saint faced. Fr. Kubicki tells more on today's reflection.

In the today's Gospel, Jesus calls each one of us to be merciful just as God the Father is merciful. How does this tie in with Divine Mercy? Hear more on today's reflection from Father James Kubicki.

Every year on the 2nd Sunday of Lent we have the Gospel account of the Transfiguration of Jesus. What does the Transfiguration inspire in us? Fr. Kubicki speaks to this question using Pope Benedict XVI's words on today's reflection.