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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The Church Triumphant! November 1st, the Solemnity of All Saints

Oct 30, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

November 1st is the Solemnity of All Saints. According to the Roman Missal, this feast day celebrates all God's holy ones in heaven, known and unknown, from the first martyrs to … Read more

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Pray a Novena for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Oct 22, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of November to praying in a special way for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The Holy Souls also have their own feast day on Novembe … Read more

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20 Ways to Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Oct 17, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The devotion to the memory of the dead is one of the most beautiful expressions of the Catholic spirit." —Pope St. John XXIII The Catholic Church dedicates the … Read more

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12 Catholic Gifts for Pope St. John Paul II Lovers

Oct 13, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Pope John Paul II was canonized by Pope Francis on April 27, 2014. It is astounding to reflect on the fact that the man who occupied the chair of St. Peter for 27 years was a li … Read more

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St. Joseph in the Sky at Fatima: The Pious Belief in the Assumption of St. Joseph

Oct 12, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Did you know that there is a tradition among the Catholic faithful that St. Joseph was bodily assumed into heaven?While not a solemnly defined dogma of the Catholic Faith as i … Read more

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The Efficacious Three Hail Mary Novena

Oct 08, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

There is a centuries-old tradition in the Catholic Church of praying three Hail Marys every day in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and to request her assistance t … Read more

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Why You Should Pray a Daily Rosary: 12 Famous Quotes from the Saints

Oct 05, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

There is no sacramental or devotion in the Catholic Church that is more widely praised, preached, and practiced than the Holy Rosary. And for good reason: it works!Outside of the H … Read more

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Litany to the Blessed Sacrament from the Diary of St. Faustina

Oct 03, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

St. Maria Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938) was a poor and humble Polish woman famous for being the nun to whom Our Lord personally entrusted his message of Divine Mercy to the world.I … Read more

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The Technical Side of Choosing the Right Rosary

Sep 30, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Give me a rosary, any rosary will do!Is this how you feel when you're faced with many different rosary styles? Or are you a bit more particular about choosing just the right one?If … Read more

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Don't Name (Or Try to Discover the Name Of) Your Guardian Angel

Sep 26, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

One of the beautiful and consoling teachings of the Catholic Church is that each one of us has a Guardian Angel given to us by God to lead us on the path to salvation.Beside each b … Read more

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3 Novena Prayers to St. Francis of Assisi

Sep 24, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) is a universally loved historical figure; he is even revered by many non-Catholics as a holy and inspirational man. Although he is widely adm … Read more

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Three Popular Novena Prayers to St. Therese of Lisieux

Sep 20, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The ever-popular and loved St. Thérèse of Lisieux, affectionately known as "The Little Flower," has her feast day on October 1st (on the old liturgical calendar, it is October 3rd) … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

The Church Triumphant! November 1st, the Solemnity of All Saints

Pray a Novena for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

20 Ways to Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

12 Catholic Gifts for Pope St. John Paul II Lovers

St. Joseph in the Sky at Fatima: The Pious Belief in the Assumption of St. Joseph

The Efficacious Three Hail Mary Novena

Why You Should Pray a Daily Rosary: 12 Famous Quotes from the Saints

Litany to the Blessed Sacrament from the Diary of St. Faustina

The Technical Side of Choosing the Right Rosary

Don't Name (Or Try to Discover the Name Of) Your Guardian Angel

3 Novena Prayers to St. Francis of Assisi

Three Popular Novena Prayers to St. Therese of Lisieux