Four Great Spanish Saints
Jack Wintz, OFM
January 17, 2019
These Spanish saints lived long ago but can inform us and enlighten our faith journeys.
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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.
Prayers to Saint Anthony of Padua
Jack Wintz, OFM
January 11, 2019
It is a venerable Christian tradition to turn in prayer to Anthony of Padua—and to other saintly men and women already enjoying the glorious presence of God.
Notes from a Friar: Thank You, St. Elizabeth Seton
Jack Wintz, OFM
December 25, 2018
Elizabeth Seton had no special gifts. She was not a mystic or stigmatic. She did not prophesy or speak in tongues. She had two great devotions: abandonment to the will of God and an ardent love for the Eucharist.
Fiery Seraph Wings: A Meditation on St. Francis
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 30, 2017
La Verna is the holy mountain of the Franciscan tradition. This wild and secluded height was given to Francis and his companions as a place for solitary prayer by a certain Count Orlando who had been inspired by Francis’ preaching in 1213.
Getting to Know St. Anthony of Padua
Jack Wintz, OFM
June 15, 2017
A favorite in much of the Catholic world, St. Anthony of Padua has more cities and places named after him than any other saint—68.
The Words of Saint Anthony Live On
Jack Wintz, OFM
June 12, 2017
Near the end of his life, Saint Anthony of Padua composed a collection of sermons or “sermon notes.”
Anima Christi: A Mystical Prayer
Jack Wintz, OFM
January 26, 2017
This prayer touches us on a profound level.