Why St. Francis Belongs on the Birdbath
Jack Wintz, OFM
September 25, 2019
Since his death, St. Francis of Assisi has been the subject of some of the world’s most admired works of art.
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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.
Psalm 42: Longing for You, O God
Jack Wintz, OFM
March 25, 2019
“As the deer longs for streams of water, So my soul longs for you, O God.” (Psalm 42:2)
Notes from a Friar: A Look at Hell
Jack Wintz, OFM
February 18, 2019
A lot of people have questions about heaven, hell, and purgatory. To better understand hell, let’s review a bit. Everything about God and us centers on relationship. Heaven is complete and perfect union with God for eternity. Purgatory is union with God (through sanctifying grace), which is imperfect and incomplete.
Four Great Spanish Saints
Jack Wintz, OFM
January 17, 2019
These Spanish saints lived long ago but can inform us and enlighten our faith journeys.
Prayers to Saint Anthony of Padua
Jack Wintz, OFM
January 11, 2019
It is a venerable Christian tradition to turn in prayer to Anthony of Padua—and to other saintly men and women already enjoying the glorious presence of God.
Notes from a Friar: Thank You, St. Elizabeth Seton
Jack Wintz, OFM
December 25, 2018
Elizabeth Seton had no special gifts. She was not a mystic or stigmatic. She did not prophesy or speak in tongues. She had two great devotions: abandonment to the will of God and an ardent love for the Eucharist.
Fiery Seraph Wings: A Meditation on St. Francis
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 30, 2017
La Verna is the holy mountain of the Franciscan tradition. This wild and secluded height was given to Francis and his companions as a place for solitary prayer by a certain Count Orlando who had been inspired by Francis’ preaching in 1213.
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