Go Forth and Share the Good News
Jack Wintz, OFM
January 8, 2025
God’s love and mercy is revealed in Jesus breathing forth the Spirit of love and forgiveness upon his disciples.
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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.
Anthony: The Hammer of Heretics
Jack Wintz, OFM
June 9, 2024
Anthony traveled tirelessly in both northern Italy and southern France, choosing to enter the cities where the heretics were strongest.
Honoring St. Clare of Assisi
Jack Wintz, OFM
August 11, 2023
The daughter of a noble family, Clare of Assisi was known for her deep spirituality and love for the poor. Her heart was attracted to the radical way of life preached by St. Francis.
Notes from a Friar: Giving Glory Back to God
Jack Wintz, OFM
July 28, 2023
Let yourself be swept up into the brightness and glory of God. It is a gift that Father, Son and Holy Spirit have bestowed on you and me.
Our Song: The Apostles’ Creed
Jack Wintz, OFM
July 24, 2023
A few years ago, I began reflecting upon the Apostles’ Creed from the viewpoint of God’s love.
Saint Francis Meets the Leper
Jack Wintz, OFM
July 21, 2023
In embracing the leper, Saint Francis experienced a singular moment of grace.
A Prayer for St. Kateri
Jack Wintz, OFM
July 14, 2023
Her purity, her tenacity, her openness to others—these and other attributes keep St. Kateri close to her followers’ hearts.