The Catholic Saints and Us
Jack Wintz, OFM
November 15, 2022
Within the Catholic Church, we see unmistakable evidence of the ongoing popularity of Catholic 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 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.
A Meditation on the Good Samaritan
Jack Wintz, OFM
September 1, 2022
The story of the Good Samaritan is simple: “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.
John Duns Scotus: His View of Christ
Jack Wintz, OFM
November 8, 2021
Was the sin of Adam and Eve the main reason Christ came to save the world? Not really, says Blessed John Duns Scotus, a Franciscan theologian of the 13th century.