Great Saint: Anthony of Padua
Jack Wintz, OFM
June 14, 2023
St. Anthony worked as hard as he could in his short years. And that is all any one of us can hope to do.
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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. Anthony: God’s Instrument
Jack Wintz, OFM
June 13, 2023
For many people the most famous thing about St. Anthony of Padua is his reputation as a wonder-worker.
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.
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
How do we muster the energy when we don’t feel up to praying?
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.