Who Was St. Anthony?
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 25, 2023
An eloquent preacher during his life, St. Anthony has become one of the Church’s most popular saints.
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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.
The Magnificat: Canticle of Mary
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 10, 2023
The greatness of the Magnificat is that it embraces the whole sweep of the Incarnate Word—and the whole sweep of Mary’s trust in God.
When Praying Is Difficult
Jack Wintz, OFM
January 13, 2023
As Catholic Christians, we know that we are called to be people who pray. And as a matter of fact, through our earliest years we have been taught to pray.
The Catholic Saints and Us
Jack Wintz, OFM
November 15, 2022
At Franciscan Media, we see unmistakable evidence of the ongoing popularity of the Catholic saints.
The Glory Be and Me
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 19, 2022
In glorifying God, we can begin to sense the infinite glory of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
7 Key Moments in the Life of St. Francis
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 5, 2022
These events in St. Francis’ life brought him closer to Christ.
Mychal Judge, OFM: Hero on 9/11
Jack Wintz, OFM
September 9, 2022
We could all learn from Father Mychal Judge’s unconditional and inclusive kind of love—his accepting of others as they are.
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