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 Mary Magdalene and the First Easter Egg

Apr 05, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Mary Magdalene has a special place among Jesus' disciples.It was St. Mary Magdalene's great love for Christ that kept her standing at the foot of the Cross, weeping and grief- … Read more

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Everything You Need to Know about the Sacred Triduum

Apr 04, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Holy Week is the most solemn and glorious week in Christianity, the pinnacle of the liturgical year. It's more sacred than Christmas! This is because Holy Week commemorates th … Read more

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Praying Through Lent: The Passion Prayer

Apr 01, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Prayers focused on the Passion of Christ are an important Lenten devotional practice. Find our selection of Lenten prayer and devotional books here. [[16340, 15679]]The beau … Read more

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The Stabat Mater Dolorosa: One of the Greatest Catholic Hymns of All Time

Mar 27, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The Stabat Mater Dolorosa is considered one of the seven greatest Latin hymns of all time. It is based upon the prophecy of Simeon that a sword was to pierce the heart of Jesus' mo … Read more

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Praying Through Lent: Psalm 51

Mar 25, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Psalm 51 is the famous psalm of King David that he composed with a contrite heart after being rebuked by the prophet Nathan for his adultery with Bathsheba, and the murder of her h … Read more

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How to Pray the Stations of the Cross

Mar 24, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross, or Via Dolorosa (Sorrowful Way), is a popular Lenten devotion. Many parishes join as a group and pray … Read more

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St. Gabriel the Archangel and the Mission of the Annunciation

Mar 24, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

On March 25 the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation. It is the biblical event we remember with the first Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary. The Annunciation comm … Read more

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Why Do Christians Fast? Three Reasons Explained by St. Thomas Aquinas

Mar 22, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Fasting is an ancient spiritual discipline taught in the Bible, and modeled for us by Jesus himself during his forty-day sojourn into the wilderness in preparation for his ear … Read more

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Not Having a Good Lent So Far? Try This.

Mar 20, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

So, we're almost halfway through Lent . . .How's it been going so far? Have you been keeping strong with your daily penances and acts of self-denial? What about prayer and almsgivi … Read more

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A Mystic's Glimpse into the Early Life of St. Joseph

Mar 19, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

March 19th is the feast day of Saint Joseph, foster-father of Jesus. St. Joseph is the patron saint of a myriad of causes, especially fathers, families, married coupl … Read more

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Praying Through Lent: Litany of the Precious Blood

Mar 18, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Prayers focused on the Passion of Christ and the redemption offered through his sacrifice is an important part of Lenten devotional prayers (view our selection of Lenten prayer and … Read more

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This Prayer to St. Joseph Dates to 50 A.D.

Mar 17, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

This prayer to St. Joseph is said to be dated to the year 50 A.D., which, if accurate, would make it part of the apostolic tradition. Nevertheless, it is very old and is among the … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

The Story of Mary Magdalene and the First Easter Egg

Everything You Need to Know about the Sacred Triduum

Praying Through Lent: The Passion Prayer

The Stabat Mater Dolorosa: One of the Greatest Catholic Hymns of All Time

Praying Through Lent: Psalm 51

How to Pray the Stations of the Cross

St. Gabriel the Archangel and the Mission of the Annunciation

Why Do Christians Fast? Three Reasons Explained by St. Thomas Aquinas

Not Having a Good Lent So Far? Try This.

A Mystic's Glimpse into the Early Life of St. Joseph

Praying Through Lent: Litany of the Precious Blood

This Prayer to St. Joseph Dates to 50 A.D.