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

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.

Over 25 years ago, I was engaged in the strictest Lenten fast of my life. Where was I that I was fasting like this? You can guess, but the real answer is on today's reflection.

Hi, I am Fr. James Kubicki. Let me introduce you to one of Our Lady's principal poets on today's reflection.

On today's reflection I quote Pope Leo XIV on words that we should refrain from using. What kind of words is Pope Leo referring to?

Fasting is another one of our traditional exercises that Catholics take up. What did Pope Leo have to say about fasting recently? Fr. Kubicki highlights the answer on today's reflection.

One of the traditional Lenten practices is prayer, but what do we mean by "prayer?" Fr. Kubicki shares an explanation from Pope Leo XIV on today's reflection.

Today we celebrate St. Polycarp, who was a disciple of the Apostle John. St. Polycarp is a good example that you are never too old to serve God. How so? Father highlights more on the life and words of St. Polycarp on today's reflection.

Today, on this first Sunday of Lent, we always have a Gospel about the temptations of Jesus in the desert. Jesus went into the desert wilderness where he was tempted for 40 days. How could God be tempted? I explain more about this on today's reflection.

Today we honor a saint who was born in Italy, and was raised by an older brother. This man became a leader of monks, a bishop and then a cardinal. Who was this great saint? Fr. Kubicki says who on today's reflection.

In 2017, Pope Francis canonized Francisco and Jacinta, two of the visionaries at Fatima. Today, I share a story about Francisco and his love of birds.

Let's talk about the name of the season we started yesterday, "Lent." Where does this word come from and what does it mean? I give the answer on today's reflection.

Pope Francis in the year 2024 spoke about the reality of the human condition and how we are dust, but that God loves this dust that we are. Hear more about Pope Francis's words on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Materialism, the belief that things, possessions, and money will make you happy is not new. This is a temptation that is as old as humanity. What saints counteracted the tide of materialism? Find out as Fr. Kubicki delves into today's reflection and the order of the Servites.

Happy Presidents' Day from Fr. Kubicki! What did George Washington say in his farewell address? Find out on today's reflection.

We do have a challenging Gospel today where Jesus says that the same punishment for killing will come to the one who nurses anger against others and treats them contemptuously. Get to the heart of the matter on today's reflection with Fr. Kubicki.

While the world is celebrating Valentine's Day, the Church is celebrating 2 other saints today, Saints Cyril and Methodius. Why doesn't the Church honor St. Valentine instead? Find out the reason from Fr. Kubicki on today's daily reflection.

Sister Lúcia dos Santos was one of the 3 children to whom Our Blessed Mother appeared in Fatima, Portugal in the year 1917. Why are we recognizing her on today's reflection? I tell you more on this reflection.

On this day in the year 1691, Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection died. He is known for a collection of his writings called, "Practicing the Presence of God". Fr. Kubicki divulges more on who Brother Lawrence is on today's reflection.

Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. What does this feast remind us of? Fr. Kubicki informs us more on this apparition and its significance.

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.