Father Kubicki???s Prayer Reflection

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.

Today is the feast of Saint Perpetua and Felicity, two young mothers who gave their life for the Gospel. Father shares an inspirational address to all woman which was shared during the second Vatican Council.

What are the three traditional practices of Lent? Father Kubicki shares not only what these three traditions are but also how they connect with each other and how they show a deep truth of the human heart.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the season of Lent. Father talks about the meaning of the ashes we receive on our foreheads and how this season is a happy season. Check out this reflection to hear the strange insight.

Today as we celebrate Mardi gras. Father has some insights on this day where we feast right before lent. Did you know you can be presumptuous on this day? Father explains how we can improve our relationship with God.

Today is the feast of Saint Katharine Drexel an American saint who was very wealthy. She used this wealth to help those who were less fortunate than her. She is an example of how to use everything we have for the glory of God.

Are you tempted to judge people? Father talks about how today’s readings help us learn how to look inward at our own sinfulness before looking at the sins of others around us. Grow in virtue with today’s reflection.

What kind of a person was Jesus? Why were children so drawn to Him? Father explains what Jesus meant when He said that the kingdom of God belonged to children. Are you able to do this in your life?

Father Kubicki talks about the importance of friendship. What is friendship even? Did you know that Jesus called you His friend in the bible? Father Kubicki explains all of this and more about friendship in this reflection.

Why is it important not to delay our conversation back to God daily? Father Kubicki shares the answer to this question from the readings for today. What will we be judged by at the end of our lives? Father explains in this reflection.

What is Wisdom? Is it having a lot of facts memorized? Is it being clever, or knowing how to use tools and technology? Father answers these questions and helps us to become wiser in our own lives.

Father discusses today’s reading about the apostles who were arguing about who was the greatest. This teaching of the first shall be last is pretty difficult but is necessary if we are to become like Jesus.

Is impatience a sin? Father Kubicki tackles this question into today’s reflection by examining the readings from today’s Gospel. Is impatience really the vice or does our impatience go deeper than just the feeling?

Today’s Gospel comes from the Luke’s version of the sermon on the mount. These words are very challenging. Father Kubicki explains the meaning of these difficult lines which ultimately calls us to be more like God.

Today we celebrate the feast of the Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle. What does this mean? Does it seem strange to you that we celebrate a chair? Father Kubicki explains in this insightful reflection.

Today is the feast of Saint Peter Damian, a monk of the 11th century. What can we learn from a monk who prayed alone in a cell? How does that relate to us today? Father Kubicki explains in this reflection.

Father Kubicki shares some insights from today’s Gospel from the Mark. Jesus askes His disciples who they say that Jesus is. How do you answer that question in your life? How can you find the answer? Father explains in this reflection.