Saint Anthony, the Contemplative
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 9, 2020
It was not until the year 2002 that I discovered the very first book ever written about Saint Anthony of Padua.
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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.
San Antonio: The City of Saint Anthony
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 9, 2020
You do not have to walk very far along the famous Riverwalk that winds through the heart of San Antonio before you run into a lovely, life-size statue of Anthony of Padua.
Will I See My Pet in Heaven?
Jack Wintz, OFM
February 4, 2020
The creation story of Genesis suggests that God’s care and love extend to all creatures.
Notes from a Friar: God’s Greatest Love Song
Jack Wintz, OFM
January 28, 2020
The Gospels are a love story. And we’re a part of it.
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.
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.