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

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.

Today is the feast of St. John Damascene, a priest, monk and Doctor of the Church who lived in the 8th Century. He was born in Damascus in Syria and like so many Christians in that part of the world today he was forced to leave because some of the Muslim majority had grown hostile toward Christians. Fr. Kubicki unpacks more about St. John Damascene on today's reflection.

Today is the feast of a great Jesuit missionary, St. Francis Xavier who helped St. Ignatius, Founder of the Jesuits and left Europe to bring the Gospel to India and Japan. He died trying to get to China to bring the Good News of Jesus. Fr. Kubicki shares what St. Francis Xavier's motivation was on today's reflection.

There was a beer commercial that had the line, "you only go around once in life so you gotta grab for all the gusto you can." With that philosophy your focus just becomes about the present moment and whatever pleasure can be obtained with it. As Christians what should our focus be? Today's reflection has the answer.

Today we honor the 40 English and Welsh martyrs from the 16 and 17th centuries a time when King Henry VIII broke apart the Church in England. Even during these terrible times there was still humor during the face of death. Fr. Kubicki elaborates on today's reflection.

Today is the 1st Sunday of Advent and we begin our spiritual preparations for Christmas. As we prepare, we direct our attention to the coming of Jesus Christ. Dive more deeply into the purpose of Advent on today's reflection with Fr. Kubicki.

On this day, 45 years ago, a very controversial women died. She loved the Church and was immensely faithful to it. Who was this woman who sacrificed and loved so much? Today's reflection will let you know.

According to most reports, today is the biggest shopping day of the year and in retail stores, parking lots, malls and roads leading to them will be jammed with shoppers. Many are careful in watching how sales and the economy are doing. Can economic activity solve all social problems? Hear what Fr. Kubicki has to say on today's reflection.

Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving Day! It's been said that 2 of the most important words children should learn are "please" and "thank you". Who should we say "thank you" to today? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Have your already been Christmas shopping or getting ready for some of the biggest shopping days of the year? If you are, St. John Berchmans can help us see this time with a new perspective on today's reflection.

Today we honor a saint who was dropped from the calendar of saints in 1969 but was put back into the calendar in 2002. Hear today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki to find out.

In honor of the 117 Vietnamese Martyrs whom the Church honors, I want to share something with you today from Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận...

Happy Feast of Christ the King. This feast goes back to Pope Pius XI and 1925. What did Pope Pius have to say about this feast day? Discover more on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Do you like to listen to music or sing at mass? What kind of music to do you like? The reason we are talking about this today is because today is the feast day of a musical saint. Who is it? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

When Mary was a child, her parents consecrated her to God in the Temple and today we remember that event with a feast in honor of the Presentation of Mary. Fr. Kubicki shares a special prayer on today's reflection. Hear it now!

What makes you cry? Is it when you see other people suffering? Do you feel their pain, imagining what it would be like to be in their situation? Fr. Kubicki gives us a key word on today's reflection, to help us respond to these questions

Earlier this month we celebrated the feasts of All Saints and All Souls and this entire month of November is dedicated to remembering in prayer those who have died. What did Pope Francis have to say about this? Fr. Kubicki shines a light on the answer on today's reflection.

Today the Church honors the memory of a Frenchwoman who came to the U.S. as a missionary in 1818. Who was this woman and what religious community was she part of? "Get in the know" with today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

There are several saints named Elizabeth, but the Elizabeth who the Church is honoring today lived during the 1200's and was the daughter of the king of Hungary. Fr. Kubicki instructs us on more of St. Elizabeth of Hungary's life on today's reflection.

The readings that the Church gives us for this time of year often direct us to contemplate the end of the world. Why shouldn't this make us anxious? Fr. Kubick has the answer on today's reflection.

Today the Church honors St. Albert the Great. What made him a "Great?" You can find out if you listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

11/14/25 Are you still praying for the Souls in Purgatory today? They still need our help, you know. So what is Purgatory and how do we reconcile this with the knowledge that we have an infinite and loving God? Discover the answer on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Have you ever seen a miracle or maybe just the result of one? You can see one in Golden CO, right outside of Denver. Find out more on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

St. Josaphat whose feast day is celebrated today, gave his life to bring divided Christians together. Who was St. Josaphat and what did he stand for? Listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki to find out.

Today is the feast of St. Martin of Tours and Pope Benedict 16 had some great things to say about him. Find out more on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today we are celebrating the feast in honor of Pope Saint Leo the Great, the first of 14 Popes named Leo. He's another example of what the Pope's role is for Christians. Fr. Kubicki teaches more about this on today's reflection.

A lot of people think that the Pope's home Church is St. Peter's Basilica, but it isn't. What is the reality? Fr. Kubicki fill listeners in on today's reflection.

What prayer did St. Elizabeth of the Trinity say to overcome her struggle with a bad temper? Hear it on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today is the First Friday of November, a month when we remember and offer special prayers for our deceased family and friends and for all those who have died. How might we unite this tradition with that of the Sacred Heart? Fr. Kubicki reveals how to do so on today's reflection.

As I am sure you know, several months have special dedications. For example, last month was dedicated to the most Holy Rosary, while May is dedicated to Mary and June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart. What is November dedicated to? Fr. Kubicki knows and so will you if you listen here.

November is the last month of our liturgical year and during this month we remember our deceased friends and family. What does the Church have to say about the kingdom of heaven in the Divine Office? Fr. Kubicki shares the answer on today's reflection.

Tough times often make for great saints. That was true 400 years ago, when the saint we honor today lived, and it's true today. Who was this great saint? Fr. Kubicki gets you up to speed on today's reflection.

Today the Church honors the memory of St . Martin de Porres. He is the patron saint of interracial justice and was the son of a white Spanish knight and a free Black woman. God blessed his charitable service and worked miracles through him.

Today we celebrate a feast that acknowledges we are part of a communion of saints, some of whom have died but have not attained perfect holiness before dying. Fr. Kubicki considers more of the meaning of All Souls day on today's reflection.

Happy All Saints Day! St. Bernard had some beautiful words about the reason why we honor the saints. If you want to know what they are, press play on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Where does Halloween come from and how should Christians approach this day.? Fr. Kubicki gives the answer on today's reflection.

On September 27, 1992, Pope Saint John Paul II beatified 17 Irish martyrs including a Jesuit brother named Dominic Collins. What was Blessed Dominic's occupation before he joined the Jesuits? Hear the answer on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Do you know who the first "Generation X" person to be named a Blessed is? Learn more on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

As far as I know there is only one Cathedral in the United States that is dedicated to Saints Simon and Jude. Today is their feast day, and these two saints remind us of something really important. Discover what that is on today's reflection with Fr. Kubicki.

Where I live, most of the leaves have been gathered from the trees to be thrown away. What did the great American poet, Robert Frost have to say about raking leaves? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

There are all sorts of virtues, the ones we call "theological", and others, the ones we call "cardinal". What is the one other virtue that we need to make all of these work? Uncover what it is on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today the Church honors a saint who found 2 communities to serve the developmentally disabled. It was the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus that motivated him. Who was this great saint? Discover who on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

I'm sure you've heard the expression that "when God closes one door, he will always open up another". I thought of this expression today in light of the life of St. Anthony Marie Claret. Find out more about this great saint on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today's Saint is the patron saint of military chaplains. Who was this great saint who administered to the armies who fought against Turkish invaders at the Battle of Belgrade? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today is the feast of Saint Pope John Paul II, though he died in April, his feast day is being celebrated on the day he was officially inaugurated Pope in 1978. Pray with Fr. Kubicki using a special prayer invoking the Holy Spirit on today's reflection.

Have you ever thought of the Rosary as a mindless and meaningless prayer as an example of the vain repetition that Jesus warned against? The reality is that if you pray the Rosary and not just say the Rosary, it is a powerfully contemplative prayer. Hear what Pope Benedict 16 had to say on today's reflection from Fr. James Kubicki.

St. Paul of the Cross was deeply devoted to the passion of Jesus. He founded a religious congregation called the Passionists. What did this saint have to say about the patience of Christ? You will know if you listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today's Gospel has a parable about the necessity to pray always without becoming weary. Hear what Pope Francis had to say about this parable on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.