About Gretchen Filz

Gretchen is a Lay Dominican with a passion for fostering an increase in Catholic faith and devotion. After receiving her M.A. in Christian Apologetics, she converted to the Catholic Faith in 2011. She lives and works in the Diocese of Charlotte.

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Our Lady's Seven Promises to Those Who Meditate on Her Seven Sorrows

Sep 19, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The entire month of September is dedicated by the Church to the honor of Our Lady of Sorrows. The feast day on September 15th falls on the octave day of the feast of Mary's nat … Read more

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The Very Interesting History Behind the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross

Sep 13, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

September 14th is the feast day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, also known as the Triumph of the Cross or the Elevation of the Cross. This is the day the Church celebrates bot … Read more

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What St. John Chrysostom Wants Husbands to Say to Their Wives

Sep 12, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

In honor of the sacred bonds of matrimony being made across the world, and marriage anniversaries being celebrated, here’s a warming quote from one of the most important Doct … Read more

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Pope Declares Care of Creation a Work of Mercy as Scientists Create Chimeras

Sep 06, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Last week it was announced that Pope Francis added Care of Creation to the traditional enumeration of the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy.Also making headlines is the announc … Read more

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Our Lady of Czestochowa, Queen of Poland

Aug 25, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

August 26th is the feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa, a revered icon of the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus said to be one of those painted by St. Luke the Evangelist (who was an ar … Read more

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Our Beautiful Queen: Lessons on the Queenship of Mary

Aug 24, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

One of the most beautiful and universal titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary is her title as Queen, honored on the August 22nd feast of the Queenship of Mary, the octave day of the fe … Read more

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Interview: Meet the Bishop Mother Teresa Called Her Spiritual Father & Spiritual Son

Aug 24, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

While discussing the upcoming canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a co-worker, Nancy, suggested that I interview our retired Charlotte bishop, William Curlin, who li … Read more

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Parents: Get Your Kids Into the Kitchen to Learn Servant-Like Christian Faith

Aug 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Too many families are leaving the cooking and feeding to just one person, according to EWTN’s star “cooking priest,” Fr. Leo Patalinghug. But this isn't how it should be!Fr. Leo en … Read more

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Then & Now: The Apparition of Our Lady of Knock

Aug 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

August 21st is the anniversary of the Blessed Virgin Mary's apparition at a small village church in Knock, Ireland, in 1879. Known as Our Lady of Knock, it is a major Marian a … Read more

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10 Reasons Why Mary's Assumption Was the Greatest Moment of Her Life

Aug 15, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"Through thee have the gates of Paradise been thrown open to us, O thou who this day did triumph so gloriously among the Angels." - Divine Office AntiphonEach year on August 15 we … Read more

30 Quotes About God & Faith from 30 Team U.S.A. Olympians in Rio

Aug 11, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

One of the highlights coming out of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio, if you follow the religious news outlets, is the strong Christian faith of many of our Team U.S.A. athlete … Read more

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From Atheist Jewish Philosopher to Carmelite Nun and Saint: The Remarkable Life of Edith Stein

Aug 08, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Today is the feast day of St. Edith Stein (also known by her religious name, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) who was a German-born Jewish woman turned Catholic convert, turned C … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

Our Lady's Seven Promises to Those Who Meditate on Her Seven Sorrows

The Very Interesting History Behind the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross

What St. John Chrysostom Wants Husbands to Say to Their Wives

Pope Declares Care of Creation a Work of Mercy as Scientists Create Chimeras

Our Lady of Czestochowa, Queen of Poland

Our Beautiful Queen: Lessons on the Queenship of Mary

Interview: Meet the Bishop Mother Teresa Called Her Spiritual Father & Spiritual Son

Parents: Get Your Kids Into the Kitchen to Learn Servant-Like Christian Faith

Then & Now: The Apparition of Our Lady of Knock

10 Reasons Why Mary's Assumption Was the Greatest Moment of Her Life

30 Quotes About God & Faith from 30 Team U.S.A. Olympians in Rio

From Atheist Jewish Philosopher to Carmelite Nun and Saint: The Remarkable Life of Edith Stein