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

Jul 17, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Saint Camillus de Lellis (San Camillo) is an example how God often plants the seeds of your life's mission among the ordinary, even sinful, circumstances in which you find yourself … Read more

The Scapular Devotion of Pope St. John Paul II

Jul 14, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Pope John Paul II had a great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary from his childhood, and, as such, he faithfully wore a scapular (notice him wearing his scapular in the below phot … Read more

St. Kateri Tekakwitha, a Model Saint for Our Times

Jul 13, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The Catholic Church has a new saint unique among all others . . . the first Native American Indian to ever be proposed for sainthood. St. Kateri Tekakwitha was beatified b … Read more

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The Real Life of a Medieval Catholic King-Saint that Reads Like a Tolkien Story

Jul 13, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

A noble warrior-king of the Middle Age who did battle with barbarian hordes, wielded the spiritual power of a sword-relic, fought alongside saints and angels, strengthened his a … Read more

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The Exorcism Formula & Blessing Ritual of the St. Benedict Medal

Jul 10, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

St. Benedict of Nursia (d. 547 A.D.) was an incredibly important saint for the Church, most notably because of the organization and stability he brought to monastic life in th … Read more

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How to Turn a Decorative Lantern into a DIY Saint Shrine

Jul 10, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

I'm sure you've seen the variety of lanterns now widely available in most home goods stores. They come in many sizes and styles and look great indoors and outdoors.Did you know the … Read more

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How to Use the St. Benedict Medal

Jul 07, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The popular St. Benedict medal is crafted after the spiritual legacy of St. Benedict of Nursia (d. 547 A.D.) the founder of the incomparable order of Benedictin … Read more

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Fight the Good Fight with the Manual for Spiritual Warfare

Jul 06, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

We'd have to have our heads in the sand to not notice that things are getting bad out there. If you're a Christian reading the top trending stories from all over the world, it shou … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

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

The Real Life of a Medieval Catholic King-Saint that Reads Like a Tolkien Story

The Exorcism Formula & Blessing Ritual of the St. Benedict Medal

How to Turn a Decorative Lantern into a DIY Saint Shrine

How to Use the St. Benedict Medal

Fight the Good Fight with the Manual for Spiritual Warfare