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.
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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.
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
Every Creature Is Loved
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 28, 2025
As we Catholics believe in the redemption of all things, we can imagine other animals and creatures present in God’s kingdom as well.
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.
A Prayer for Saint Clare
Jack Wintz, OFM
August 11, 2025
Prayer cannot be judged on the basis of “highs” or “feel-good” experiences.
Our Family of Creation
Jack Wintz, OFM
August 2, 2025
Will we see our pets and other creatures in the next life? Only God can answer a question like this.