Podcasts about Kubicki

Tomorrow is the anniversary of the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, Louis and Zelie Martin. They are a good reminder to us of how we are all called to be saints and grown in holiness. Listen to more in this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today we are celebrating the feast of St. Benedict who wrote a rule for monks that's been followed by men and women since the 6th Century. Also, I think you are all familiar with the expression "firm purpose of amendment". To hear more, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

When going on vacation, I like to go to a familiar place and spend time with my Jesuit brothers. I think when Pope Benedict 16 was Pope, he also liked to go to a familiar place. To find out how useful vacations can be, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

St. Veronica Giuliani was very pious and developed a deep devotion to the Passion of Jesus. Pope Benedict 16 was so moved by the integration of her life and concern for the poor that he devoted one of his Wednesday general audiences to her. To find out more, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Last week while I was on vacation, I did a lot of golfing. I learned about prayer through golf which taught me that God is everywhere. God can be a spiritual exercise where you lift your heart and mind to God. To learn more about this, listen to today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today is the feast day of the Ulma family, a family who were protecting Jews during WWII. They were killed and martyred for the valiant acts and all were canonized. Father shares some words about this family from Pope Francis.

Why were so many people so attracted to Jesus? Father Kubicki answers this question in today’s Gospel reading about the apostles talking about being able to drive out demons. The answer may surprise you.

Today is the feast of Saint Anthony Mary Zachariah. What is the ideal for perfection in the Church? Are you called to be perfect and holy? Father answers this question with a quote from St John Paul II.

Happy Fourth of July! Father talks about what freedom really is. How can we exercise our freedom as a gift for God? Father shares a prayer which is used in the liturgy during times of civic holidays.

Today is the feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle, known as the doubter. Why is Saint Thomas known for being a doubter and what is doubts role in Faith? Father explains the interplay of doubt and faith in today’s reflection.

Father discusses an old tradition of celebrating the month of July in honor of the Holy Blood of Christ. What is the meaning of blood and why is it so important in the Catholic tradition? Father explains in today’s daily reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint Junipero Serra, the founder of many of the missions in California. His heart was in the missions and God blessed his work. Where is God calling your heart in your life today?

Today, the Church gives us a feast in honor of all the early martyrs of the Roman Church. They were victims of the emperor Nero, who blamed Christians for a fire that destroyed most of the city in the year 64 A.D.

On this great solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis highlighted their and our call to prayer, faith and witness. To find out more about what Pope Francis preached on these 3 callings listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

It makes a lot of sense to celebrate a feast in honor of Mary's heart right after we honor the Heart of Jesus, because these two hearts are so much alike. To find out what St. Augustine and Pope Francis wrote about Mary, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

To show devotion to Jesus, means more than reciting prayers but to strive more and more to "put on the heart of Jesus". To find out more about what it means to put on the heart of Jesus, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Today the Church honors 2 priests, both of whom were named Jose Maria, one of them was Josemaria Escriva, the 2nd is Jose Maria Robles Hurtado. Find out more about this great saint in this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

What does the expression, " a thin blue line" mean? Check out the full answer in this great reflection by Father Kubicki.

Today is the feast of the birth of Saint John the Baptist. Why is this saint a good example for us today? Here is a hint it has to do with humility. Check out the full answer in this great reflection by Father Kubicki.

Father shares a story that pertains to today’s reading where Jesus tells us to stop judging less we be judged. How are we to properly judge others and how surprising it will be who we will see in heaven.

Happy feast of the Corpus Christi. Father explains how the Eucharist really Jesus’ body and blood is and shares some words from Pope Benedict about this great feast day. Check it out in today’s reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, a young many who had a great devotion to the spiritual life. He helped the sick and as such contracted a deadly disease and died at the age of 23. Father shares a prayer to Mary from this saint.

As we prepare to celebrate the body and blood of Christ this Sunday Father Kubicki shares some words from the Catechism about the great sacrament of the most Holy Eucharist. We have a need for Eucharistic worship.

Today is the feast of Saint Romuald, the founder of the Camaldolese. We are called to abide in Christ as a branch abides in the vine. How do we do this and what does it really mean? Father answers this in today’s reflection.

This coming Sunday we will be celebrating Corpus Christi, one of the most important feasts in the Church. Why is this feast so important and why do we practice Eucharist Adoration? Father Kubicki explains.

As we continue in the month of the Sacred Heart Father Kubicki shares some insights from a friend of his about the heart of Jesus which was characterized by largeness and sensitivity. Learn more in this daily reflection.

Yesterday we celebrated the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. Today Father Kubicki expounds on the reality of the Trinity using some words from Saint Augustine who says that we can never fully understand the Trinity here on earth.

Today we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. How can you explain or understand Trinity? It is impossible. But that is exactly how we can have belief in the Trinity because we can’t understand it so we must put our trust in God.

Happy Flag Day. Father Kubicki shares the interesting origin of Flag Day. Why is it important to celebrate the Flag of our Nation and how does it relate to our Faith? Father Kubicki explains in today’s reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua, a great preacher and teacher of the Faith. Why is Saint Anthony invoked for things that are lost? Father Kubicki shares this interesting story on how Saint Anthony found something that was lost.

Father talks about the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which we celebrate during this month of June. How does the bible talk about the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Father explains this surprising reality in today’s reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint Barnabas, one of the great companions of Paul. What makes Saint Barnabas an influential figure in the Church? Father explains the importance of the Church in today’s daily reflection.

Today is the 40th anniversary of Father Kubicki’s ordination to the priesthood. Why is the priesthood so important and how has it touched his life? What was the number one reason he persevered in his priesthood? Father explains in this reflection.

Today we celebrate Mary under her title Mother of the Church. This is a recent feast day which Pope Francis created in 2018. How is Mary the mother of the Church and what does that mean for us today?

Happy Birthday to you and everyone! Today is Pentecost, the birthday of the Church. Father shares some words form Pope Francis about the Church and how the Holy Spirit works through her in the people of the Church.

Today is the anniversary of a man who died on this day in 1925. Matt Talbot was an alcoholic and struggled with the temptation to drink all of his life. How did this struggle draw him to Christ?

Today is the feast of Saint Norbert, a man who had a great conversion after a traumatic life experience. He eventually became the founder of the Norbertines. Have you ever asked a question to God, how does He answer you?

Today is the feast of the apostle of Germany, Saint Boniface, a man who was martyred for his faith at the age of 80. Father shares a quote from this great saint about the need to follow Christ in all our ways.

Father Kubicki talks about the novena. What is the Novena and where does it come from? Father shares the interesting story of the first novena ever said in the history of the Church. Check out this reflection to find out more.

Today we celebrate 22 young men from Africa who were kill in the late 1800s. Father shares some words from Pope Saint John Paul II’s words about these heroic martyrs. Deepen your own knowledge of the Church so you can share her better with others.

Today is the feast of two martyrs for the Church for the Church who we celebrate today, Peter and Marcellinus. Father Kubicki shares the story of these brave saints who gave their lives to be joined with the Sacrifice of Jesus.

Today the feast of the Ascension is being celebrated in the United States of America and in many other places around the world. Father Kubicki shares some words from Pope Francis about this feast today.

Today is the feast of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. Father Kubicki shares a reflection which Pope Benedict shared on this passage of Mary going to help her elderly cousin. What can we learn from this momentous event?

Today is the feast of Saint Jon of Arc. Father Kubicki shares some words from Mark Twain about a book he wrote about this great saint. Father shares the heroic story and martyrdom of Saint Jon of Arc.

Today many parts of the world are celebrating the Ascension of Jesus. What is the Ascension and how are we lifted up to God through the ascension of Our Lord. Father Kubicki explains in today’s reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint Bernard of Menthon, a priest who traveled around the alps preaching the Gospel and helping pilgrims who needed assistance in the dangerous passes of the mountains.

Today is the feast of Saint Augustine of Canterbury, a monk who was sent to England to evangelize the fierce Anglo-Saxon people of the area. After concurring his fear, they traveled across the channel and did great work for God

Today is the feast of Saint Philip Neri, a saint known for his cheerfulness and joy. Was Jesus a joyful man? Father Kubicki gives a pretty convincing argument about the joy of Christ and shares some interesting insights for today’s saint.

Father Kubicki shares some words from Pope Benedict about today’s Sunday celebration. How is Mary connected with the event of Pentecost? Father explains this truth in today’s daily reflection.

Fr. Kubicki, discusses making a daily offering of our lives to God, and how we can gain strength to take up our cross and unite our everyday experiences with the life of Christ.