Pray to Saints for Peace
Jack Wintz, OFM
November 27, 2025
With God’s help through the intercession of the saints, may our world be set free from war, violence, and terrorism.
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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.
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.
The Dogged Love of God
Jack Wintz, OFM
August 23, 2025
Will I see my dog heaven? The question may sometimes sound a bit naïve and simplistic.
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.