Podcasts about Kubicki

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.

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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.

Der Tag in 2 Minuten – vom 17.2.

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.

Today's saint died in 1888 and you can catch the hint of smile in photos of him. One of the things he said was "enjoy yourself as much as you like, just keep yourself way from sin." Uncover the name of this great saint on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Fr. Kubicki considers living in the light and how nothing we do will be kept in secret at the end of time.

In one of the retreat talks I tell a story that really gets people attention. Fr. Kubicki offers some edifying wisdom on today's reflection.

St. Thomas lived during the 1200s and he wrote a famous exposition of the Christian faith that is in use to this day. What did St. Thomas see when he was working on a theological treatise? Fr. Kubicki reveals more on today's reflection.

Today we honor St. Angela Merici who founded the Ursulines in 1535. What was this religious order of women known for? Listen to this current reflection from Fr. Kubicki to find out.

Today is the celebration of Sts. Timothy and Titus, two of St. Paul's closest coworkers in evangelization. Where can we find an authoritative interpretation for the Bible? St. Paul's first letter to Timothy has an answer and you should discover what that is on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

Very often people have the wrong idea of Jesus and that he was always nice. What were the first words of Jesus during His public ministry? Fr. Kubicki reveals the answer on today's reflection.

Where do you get your information about the Church? Catholic media and newspapers are so important. What better way to consider this than to celebrate the feast of St. Frances DeSales, the patron saint of journalists and the Catholic press? Fr. Kubicki honors St. Francis Desales on today's reflection.

Today's saint was born in Germany in 1838 and joined a community of Franciscan sisters at the age off 24. She received a request from the government of Hawaii to help with a colony of lepers there. Who was she? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. James Kubicki.

Today is the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision known as Roe v. Wade. Pope Benedict XVI had some words to say about the right to life and abortion in a visit to Austria. Fr. Kubicki elaborates more on today's reflection.

I am Fr. James Kubicki and today is the feast of an Early Church, Virgin & Martyr St. Agnes. St. Agnes inspired a wave of profound admiration, which time has not succeeded in stifling. Listen up for more about St. Agnes on today's reflection.

St. Sebastian was the son of Christian parents who was drafted into the Emperor's army. In his position he was able to help Christians who had been arrested during the persecution of the Emperor Diocletian. Fr. Kubicki helps us consider the importance of St. Sebastian's witness on today's reflection

Yesterday we began the annual 8 Days of prayer for unity among Christians. What did Pope Leo 14 say about Christian unity? Find out on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

I want to share with something that Pope Francis shared from today's Gospel about John the Baptist so please join me on todays reflection.

Today the Gospel is celebrating a feast in honor of St. Anthony of the Desert. St. Anthony left everything behind to be a hermit. Do you want to hear what his thoughts were abut the end of life? Hear more from Fr. Kubicki on today's reflection.

In the Gospel today, we see Jesus healing a paralyzed man. In this passage, Jesus gives us a clear sense of his priorities. You could just imagine how fast the crowds tried to get to Jesus for healing. Learn more from Fr. Kubicki on today's reflection.

Today is the birthday of Martin Luther King. Let's thank God for his life and the way his life touched many others. Hear what his niece, Dr. Alveda King had to say about the sin of racism on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

The Bible teaches us a lot about prayer and especially in the Book of Samuel where Eli teaches Samuel this simple prayer which Fr. Kubicki's contemplates in today's reflection

Saint Hilary is today's saint and was led to Christianity through his reading of the Gospel of John. Fr. Kubicki shares some of this.

It's back to Ordinary Time! The Church does love to celebrate seasons and feasts but like all of us, it also likes the ordinary and routine. Fr. Kubicki clarifies what the Church's sense of "ordinary" actually is.

We are celebrating the Feast of The Baptism of Jesus and the official end of the Christmas season. Do you recall what John the Baptist said to Jesus? Fr. Kubicki reminds us on today's reflection.

Tomorrow we will end the Christmas season with the celebration of the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus. Fr. Kubicki helps us ruminate over the meaning of Baptism on today's reflection.

Sacred Chrism is the perfumed oil that is blessed on Holy Thursday by the bishop and is used to consecrate the altar and walls of new churches, the hands of new priests. It is also used to consecrate you at your Baptism. Hear more about this on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.