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 Story of St. Roch, Patron Saint of Dogs and Dog Lovers

Aug 16, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

St. Roch, also known as St. Rocco, was a nobleman from Montpellier, France, the only son of the wealthy governor of the city.St. Roch (c. 1295–1327) was born with an unusual and de … Read more

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Prayers & Blessings for Safe Travels

Aug 16, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Whether heading out on your daily commute, a business trip, vacation, or a visit with loved ones, it's important to always pray before traveling to ask for God's blessing a … Read more

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The "Great American Eclipse" and the Catholic Liturgical Calendar

Aug 05, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

People from all over the world are traveling to the United States to witness a rare and phenomenal astronomical event. A total solar eclipse will pass across the length of the enti … Read more

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Reagan Speech: Prayers of Fatima Children Have "More Power than in all the Great Armies and Statesmen of the World."

Aug 02, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

On May 9, 1985, President Ronald Reagan gave a rousing speech before the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal in Lisbon. In this speech he spoke of the historic greatness of the na … Read more

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A Prayer to Dedicate Your Family to Mary

Jul 31, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The below prayer of dedication of a family to Our Lady was composed by St. Alphonsus Liguori. St. Alphonsus is a Doctor of the Church and author of one of the classic theological w … Read more

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Create An Outdoor Prayer Spot in Three Easy Steps

Jul 27, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Did you know that intentionally creating an attractive space for prayer at home will encourage you to spend more time in prayer? Here's a simple way to take this idea outdoors!We a … Read more

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The Story of the Miraculous Discovery of St. Anne's Relics in France

Jul 25, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Below is an audio recording of a sermon recounting the story of the incredible discovery of the relics of St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jes … Read more

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St. Charbel: All the Forces of Evil are Focused on Destroying the Family

Jul 24, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

St. Charbel Makhlouf (1828 – 1898) was a Maronite monk and priest from Lebanon, known during his life and after his death as a saint, mystic, and a great miracle-worker. He is also … Read more

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Litany to St. Mary Magdalene

Jul 21, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

St. Mary Magdalen was a friend and devoted follower of Jesus Christ, a reformed woman of once ill repute, out of whom He exorcised seven demons (which theologians have connected wi … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

The Story of St. Roch, Patron Saint of Dogs and Dog Lovers

Prayers & Blessings for Safe Travels

The "Great American Eclipse" and the Catholic Liturgical Calendar

Reagan Speech: Prayers of Fatima Children Have "More Power than in all the Great Armies and Statesmen of the World."

A Prayer to Dedicate Your Family to Mary

Create An Outdoor Prayer Spot in Three Easy Steps

The Story of the Miraculous Discovery of St. Anne's Relics in France

St. Charbel: All the Forces of Evil are Focused on Destroying the Family

Litany to St. Mary Magdalene

Ruffian to Saint: the Life of St. Camillus, Founder of the First Red Cross

The Scapular Devotion of Pope St. John Paul II

St. Kateri Tekakwitha, a Model Saint for Our Times