Catholic Saints of Advent
Jack Wintz, OFM
November 26, 2021
Here are short biographies of some well-known Advent saints.
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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.
Celebrating October’s Saints
Jack Wintz, OFM
September 30, 2021
One of the riches of our Catholic faith is our calendar of canonized saints. Here is just a sample of those we remember in the month of October.
Louis of France: A Saintly King
Jack Wintz, OFM
August 25, 2021
To care for his people, Louis built cathedrals, churches, libraries, hospitals, and orphanages. He hoped to be treated the same way by the “King of Kings,” to whom he gave his life.
Reflections on the Joyful Mysteries
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 1, 2021
The angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she is to be the Mother of our Savior. Mary humbly asks an honest question: “How can this be since I am a virgin?” The angel responds, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.
Will I See My Pet in Heaven?
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 13, 2020
How do we answer children when they ask: “Will I see my pet in heaven?”
Saint Anthony, Pray for Us
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 27, 2020
Anthony traveled tirelessly in both northern Italy and southern France—perhaps four hundred trips—choosing to enter the cities where the heretics were strongest. Yet the sermons he has left behind rarely show him taking direct issue with the heretics. Anthony preferred to present the grandeur of Christianity in positive ways. It was no good to prove people wrong.
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