My Visit to Padre Pio’s Tomb
Jack Wintz, OFM
August 24, 2021
My visit to Padre Pio’s tomb deepened my appreciation for his life.
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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.
Louis of France: A Saintly King
Jack Wintz, OFM
July 23, 2021
To care for his people, Louis of France built cathedrals, churches, libraries, hospitals, and orphanages.
Why St. Anthony Holds the Child Jesus
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 12, 2021
This friar offerings a refreshing take on this beloved saint.
Reflections on the Joyful Mysteries
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 4, 2020
The angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she is to be the Mother of our Savior. Learn about the Joyful Mysteries.
St. Francis and the Birds
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 4, 2020
In reading St. Bonaventure’s Life of St. Francis recently, I was surprised by where Bonaventure positioned what was Francis’ most famous story of preaching to birds.
Reflections on the Glorious Mysteries
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 4, 2020
With the Glorious Mysteries, we reflect on each of the mysteries of the Rosary. And now, with this reflection on the Glorious Mysteries, we have prayerfully covered 20 key events in the lives of Jesus and Mary.
Reflections on the Luminous Mysteries
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 4, 2020
When Pope John Paul II added the Luminous Mysteries to the three already existing mysteries of the Rosary, my heart immediately responded with “Right on!”