Father Kubicki???s Prayer Reflection

Father talks about a man named Matt Talbot who died on this day in 1925. Matt Talbot, born in Ireland, battled alcoholism since he was a child. Father talks about how God uses our struggles in addictions to draw us closer to himself.

Father talks about one of the many titles which our Blessed Mother holds, Mary Mother of the Church. Father explains why Mary has been given this title. Since we are part of the Church, we should honor Mary as our mother also.

As we celebrate Pentecost today, we also celebrate the birthday of the Church. Even as the tongues of fire fell on the apostles on Pentecost day, we are also called to carry the light of Christ given to us at baptism and let it shine forth to the world.

Father asks us who we pray to when we pray to God. Is it God the Father, God the Son, or God the Holy Spirit? Father invites us to be mindful when we are praying to God as to which person in the Trinity we are addressing.

Father Talks about 22 young men who were martyred in Uganda in the late 1880s. Father shares some words offered by Saint Pope John Paul II when he visited their grave site. We should imitate these martyrs by striving to be witness in our everyday lives.

Today we celebrate the feast days of Saint Marcellinus and Saint Peter. They died in the year AD 304. Even though the government tried to make their execution as discrete as possible, since they were well loved by the people, one of the executioners converted to Christianity and revealed the location of their bodies for a proper burial.

Father talks about Saint Justin, one of the first apologists in the Church. Saint Justin was a pagan philosopher who, after becoming Christian, defended the faith with his rhetoric. Father reads a document written my Saint Justin regarding the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Today we celebrate the feast of Mary’s visitation to Elizabeth. Father Reads a reflection from Saint John Paul II on this scene in the bible as relating to adoration in the tabernacle where we like Elizabeth Adore the hidden Jesus in the womb of the Church.

Father talks about Memorial Day. Originally this day was declared to remember the fallen soldiers on both sides during the Civil War. Now we commemorate today by visiting the graves of deceased family and friends. Let’s prayer for our beloved dead in hopes to see them once more in eternal life.

Father talks about the Ascension of Jesus Christ which is celebrated in many Churches on this day. Father reflects on some powerful words from Pope Francis on this event. Jesus is with us always even as he ascends into heaven to be with the Father.

Father talks more about the month of May and how the Catholic Church has dedicated this month to Mary. In particular Father reads a poem about how Spring bringing forth new life relates with Mary binging forth Jesus who brings new life to us all.

Father talks about Saint Augustine of Canterbury, who brought the Gospel to England in the year AD 598. The King, who was persuaded by Saint Augustine’s eloquence, allowed him and his companions to share the Gospel with the Citizens of England.

Today we celebrate the feast of the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. Father explains how this feast relates with us and shares the two-fold meaning of the ascension. Let us be encouraged and look forward to our own Ascension after the resurrection to which we are called.

Today’s saint, Saint Bede the Venerable, wrote a history on the Church in England. This accomplishment made him known as the “Father of English History”. Since we are still in the month of May, Father Shares a sermon by Saint Bede about Mary’s visitation with her cousin Elizabeth.

Today we celebrate the feast of Mary Help of Christians. We are invited to join in prayer with the Catholics in China who ask for her intersession especially today. Father shares a prayer from Pope Benedict to Mary under this title for all in China and the World.

Father speaks on the Fourth Commandment: Honor thy father and mother. Jesus followed all the commandments perfectly including this one. As His disciples, we are also called to imitate Jesus as best we can and Honor His mother the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Father talks about the Sunday readings where Jesus tells His apostles that he needs to leave so He can send them the Holy Spirit. Father Kubicki shares a meditation presented by Pope Francis regarding this topic. Let us remember that, with the Holy Spirit, we are not alone.

Today we celebrate Saint Cristóbal Magallanes and Companions, who were martyred in Mexico in the year 1927 for their faith. Father shares a prayer from Pope John II to Our Lady of Guadalupe which helps us pray for others, even our enemies.

Father talks about a saint who used cards to help convert people calling them out of their gambling habits to a new life with Christ. Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Bernadine of Siena who was so devoted to the name of Jesus that he would bless the crowds using a sign with Jesus’ name on it.

Father shares the story of Pope Celestine V. Pope Celestine became a hermit at the age of 20 and lived most of his life in solitude. When he was called upon to the papacy it soon became clear that Pope Celestine, who was a simple man was not equipped to lead the Catholic Church. After just five months in the papal chair he resigned, asking for pardons for the many mistakes he made as Pope.