Father Kubicki???s Prayer 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.