Our Family of Creation
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 22, 2026
Will we see our pets and other creatures in the next life? Only God can answer a question like this.
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Jack Wintz, OFM
Jack Wintz, OFM, wore many editorial hats at St. Anthony Messenger before his retirement in 2018. He is also the author of Friar Jack's Favorite Prayers and Saint Anthony of Padua: His Life, Legends, and Devotions, both published by Franciscan Media.
Pray to Saints for Peace
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 7, 2026
With God’s help through the intercession of the saints, may our world be set free from war, violence, and terrorism.
The Dogged Love of God
Jack Wintz, OFM
April 27, 2026
Will I see my dog heaven? The question may sometimes sound a bit naïve and simplistic.
Mysteries of the Rosary
Jack Wintz, OFM
March 5, 2026
The Mysteries of the Rosary are key events in the life of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary that Catholics meditate on while praying the rosary.
St. Francis Prayed for Peace
Jack Wintz, OFM
February 23, 2026
Francis of Assisi may not have written the words of the Peace Prayer attributed to him, but he certainly lived them.
Sister Death
Jack Wintz, OFM
November 13, 2025
Throughout this canticle, we have seen how Francis saw God’s goodness, radiance and beauty in all creatures. He saw them indeed as benevolent friends, as
Longing for God
Jack Wintz, OFM
September 13, 2025
It is our Christian belief that when Christ, the Incarnate Word, came to dwell among us, we entered a whole new era of God’s saving presence in our world.