Franciscan Inspirations: Memories of Padua
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 16, 2020
As the feast of Saint Anthony (June 13) draws near, my memories go back to Padua where I spent several days in 2014.
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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.
Follower of Francis: St. Anthony of Padua
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 15, 2020
Older churches most always count Saint Anthony among their pantheon of statues.
St. Anthony and the Albigensian Heresy
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 14, 2020
St. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) was a Franciscan friar who spent a number of years as a traveling preacher.
Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez on ‘The Way’
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 14, 2020
The Way is a film about a father who completes the 500-mile pilgrimage his son had begun. It’s a story of broken individuals on the way to recovery.
Franciscans and Muslims: Eight Centuries of Seeking God
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 13, 2020
Franciscans and Muslims encountered one another during the lifetime of Saint Francis (1181-1226). Indeed, he sent friars to the Holy Land in 1217.
Franciscan Inspirations: The Power of Novenas
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 13, 2020
The Latin word novena means “nine.” Novenas are a form of prayer in which a person, individually or with a group, prays for some special intention for nine days.
Notes from a Friar: Jesus Becomes a Brother to All Creatures
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 13, 2020
When the Word took on flesh in Christ, not only were human beings lifted up to a new and glorious dignity, but all other creatures were lifted up as well.
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