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.
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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.
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.
A Meditation on the Good Samaritan
Jack Wintz, OFM
September 1, 2022
What is the greatest commandment? Jesus’ response is one we all know well: “Love God and love your neighbor as yourself.”
Catholic Saints of Advent
Jack Wintz, OFM
November 26, 2021
Here are short biographies of some well-known Advent saints.
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.
Reflections on the Stigmata of St. Francis
Jack Wintz, OFM
September 1, 2021
The Greek word stigma means “a scar left by a hot iron: brand,” according to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (Eleventh Edition). Stigmata—the plural form of the same Greek word—can also mean “bodily marks resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ.”
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