Podcasts about Kubicki

Father Kubicki shares the story of how Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene after He rose from the dead. Why does this story show us and how can we live with the resurrected Jesus in our lives?

Happy second day of Easter! As Catholics we are still celebrating Easter. We celebrate Easter for eight days after Easter day, called the Octave of Easter. We can’t get enough of a good thing like Easter!

Happy Easter! Christ is risen he is risen indeed! Father Kubicki shares some words from Pope Benedict about the resurrection of Jesus and how that relates to our resurrection on the last day when we will receive glorified bodies.

Today is Holy Saturday. Father Kubicki shares a reading from the Breviary reflecting on this day. God has died in the flesh and hell trembles in fear. Check out the inspiring insights in this reflection.

Today is Good Friday, the day on which Jesus died on the cross for us. While Jesus was on the cross, He said, “I thirst.” Jesus thirsts for your love and to let Him love you. Will you quench the thirst of God?

Today is the solemn day called Holy Thursday. Why is this day so important? Today is the day that Jesus performed His greatest miracle. What is that and why is it so significant? Father explains in this reflection.

Father shares some insights from Pope Benedict about Simon of Cyrene who helped Jesus carried His cross. Simon couldn’t have known the importance of what he did when he help Jesus take the cross.

Father shares a reflection by Cardinal Joseph Zen on the Stations of the Cross. In particular father shares station of Jesus meeting the women of Jerusalem. Like the women Jesus met we ask ourselves what should we weep for?

We all have a choice between two different ways, the way of the world and the way of Jesus. Which path will you take? Father Kubicki invites us to enter into the way of Jesus this Holy Week as we prepare for Easter.

Father Kubicki shares part of a homily which Pope Benedict gave years ago on this feast day of Palm Sunday. We are called to follow Jesus. What does it mean to follow Jesus? Father Kubicki explains in this reflection.

Today is the anniversary of the death of a friend of Father Kubicki who planted the seed for Father Kubicki’s vocation as a Jesuit. Check this personal and inspiring quote which Father Kubicki shares from this priest and friend.

Today is the feast of a Polish saint, Saint Stanislaus, who was killed by a Polish king for excommunicating him in light of his immoral life. Father Kubicki shares some words from Pope Saint John Paul II about this great saint.

Father Kubicki shares some interesting insights about today’s readings. Jesus talks about how Abraham rejoiced to see the day of Jesus. How could Abraham see the day of Jesus when He was born years after Abraham died? Check out his reflection to find out how.

Father Kubicki shares some words from Pope Benedict about a personal relationship with God through prayer. How does praying increase our relationship with Jesus? What does prayer become? Father Kubicki shares in this reflection

In today’s reflection Father Kubicki tackles a question which perplexes many about the love of God. How did Jesus prove that He was God? Father Kubicki reveals the surprising answer in this insightful reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint John Baptist de La Sale, the patron saint of teachers. Today would be a good day to pray for all teachers you know. Father shares some words from this saint that encourages us to be less judgmental of others.

Today is the feast of the feast of Saint Isidore of Seville, Bishop in Spain. Father Kubicki shares some wise words from this saint who understood that knowledge without grace was worth nothing. How does God talk with us? Father Kubicki shares.

Today is the feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer, a man who lived in one of the darkest times in the history of the Church. During the worst times of our history God raises up holy people to help in difficult times.

Today’s Gospel is from the John’s Gospel Chapter 8, the woman who was caught in adultery. This was a trap which the scribes were trying to entangle Jesus in. How did Jesus escape this? Father explains in this reflection.

Even though Pope Francis was in the hospital on Ash Wednesday he wrote a letter about Lent and hope which Father Kubicki reads a part of for us about the need of hope as we go through this Lenten journey.

4/3/25 7am CT Hour - Bishop Edward Scharfenberger/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Glen and Sarah chat about the reaction from Liberation Day, Supreme Court ruling if Planned Parenthood can participate in Medicare, LA Dodgers breaking records and play What's That Sound. Bishop Scharfenberger looks at the parable of the prodigal son from the angle of the prodigal father. Fr. Kubicki explains why Baptism is essential for salvation and what it means to live out being a priest, prophet and king because of it.

Today is the feast of Francis of Paola, a saint who founded a Franciscan order known as the Little Ones. Father shares some words from this great saint who helps us understand the terrible effects of recalling ways we have been injured.

Today is April Fool’s Day, but don’t worry Father Kubicki won’t play a prank on you today. However, he does share the greatest joke of all time from who many consider to be the greatest fool in all of history.

Jesus is both known as the Lion of Juda and the Lamb of God. How can Jesus be both a lion and a lamb? Father Kubicki explains not only this but also how we are called to be lions and lambs in our lives.

Today is Laetare Sunday, a time to rejoice in the middle of Lent. Why do we rejoice at this time? Father explains this and how our cause of rejoicing is connected with today’s readings about the Prodigal son.

Do you know the story of the Prodigal Son? Father shares some insights about this story and the surprising way in which we can drift away from God in our lives. Fathe shares some insights from Pope Francis on this topic.

We are encouraged to pray the Stations of the Cross on Fridays in Lent. Father Kubicki shares some insights from the Stations of the Cross on the fifth station. Find out more on today’s daily reflection.

Why do Catholics do things as offerings to God if Jesus died on the cross for. Catholics take the bible seriously and Father Kubicki shows why Catholics put their faith into action through loving works for Christ.

3/27/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump freezing money to Planned Parenthood, appeals court stops deportation of Venezuelan gang members, Opening Day for MLB and play What's That Sound. Laura encourages listeners who might be struggling in Lent as we hit the halfway mark to get recharged and not give up. Fr. Kubicki talks to the importance of the JPII encyclical of the Gospel of Life on it's 30th Anniversary and what we are learning from it today.

Father Kubicki shares some insights about the sacrament of confession and penance. If we are forgiven in confession, why are we given a penance to do after being absolved? Father offers a great answer in today’s reflection.

Today is the Solemnity of the Annunciation, when Jesus took flesh in the womb in the Blessed Virgin who said yes to having the Son of God. This is way we honor Mary, because she received into her heart which took flesh in her womb.

On this, the eve of the Annunciation, Father Kubicki shares some insights about the conception of Jesus. In particular Father meditates on the visitation of the angel Gabriel who brought Mary the news of her destiny.

Does God punish victims of tragic events? Father shares some words from Pope Francis about the meaning of tragic events that happen in our lives. Just as people in Jesus we can misinterpret bad things that happen to us if we aren’t careful.

Father shares a prayer from Sister Faustina about requesting mercy from Jesus in each of our senses so that we can carry the mercy of Jesus to all through our bodies. Check out the prayer right here on this reflection.

Do you have a lot of things in your life? Lent is a good time to clear out the stuff in our heart, the useless emotions and thoughts like worry. Father Kubicki invites us to enter into a deeper Lent by letting go of the bad things in our life.

Today is the first day of Spring! How does Spring reflect Lent? Father Kubicki explains this parallel which helps us to have hope has we continue the journey of Lent in preparation for the Spring of Easter.

3/20/25 7am CT Hour - Damon Owens/ Fr. James Kubicki Glen and Sarah chat about the First Day of Spring, Walk to Mary, and play What's That Sound. Damon talks about dating as a Catholic and how we can encourage those who are searching for a spouse. Fr. Kubicki shares why repentance and confession feel so good but are so hard to do.

Today is the Solemnity of Saint Joseph. Many people have father issues in one way or another. Do you find yourself in this category? Did you know Saint Joseph can help you with those wounds? Father Kubicki explains how.

Today is the feast of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem. In a world where the belief of the true presence of the Eucharist is doubted by many, Father Kubicki shares some powerful words from this Saint about the truth of the Eucharist.

Host Brenden Escott chats with Alexas “Iron Lady” Kubicki, WBC Youth Champion and current WIBA Flyweight Champion and her Trainer/Dad Derek Kubicki. Follow Alexas on instagram @alexas_kubicki for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the feast of Saint Parick, an Englishman who was kidnapped by Irish pirates as a slave. Father Kubicki shares the moving story of this great saint who God used to convert the whole Irish people.

Father Kubicki talks about the transfiguration of Jesus on the Mountain? What was the importance of this story and what are some significant aspects of this passage? Father Kubicki explains in this daily reflection.

Do you know about the Ides of March? Do you know how it connects with Jesus who was always warning people to turn from their sin? Father Kubicki explains all of thin to today’s daily reflection.

Father Kubicki shares a poem about the importance of fasting during lent. But what does it mean to fast during Lent? Abstaining from meat is good but what does it matter if our lives are not changed through our fast.

Father Kubicki shares a prayer from a great woman from the Old Testament. Who was this woman? Why was she so great? What was her prayer? Father shares all of this in today’s daily reflection.

Father Kubicki talks about the story of Jonah and the whale. Why didn’t Jonah want to preach to the city of Nineveh? It might be different than you think, but the really interesting thing is how this story applies to us today.

Father Kubicki talks about today’s reading where Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray with the Our Father prayer. What did Jesus mean when He said, “lead us not into temptation”? It is probably different than what you are thinking.

Father Kubicki talks about the law of God, which is written in our heart, built into our very nature. Just like we have physical laws which are built in us we also have spiritual laws which are part of us.

Father shares some insights from today’s Gospel from Pope Benedict. Jesus was tempted just like we are tempted. Let us unite our own temptation and weakness with Jesus to grow closer to Him and grow more in hope.

Today is the feast of Saint Juan de Dios. For the first 40 years of his life he lived a very immoral life as a soldier. One day he heard a sermon that changed his life; he repented and did great things in the later years of his life.