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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A Short Prayer & Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Advent

Dec 21, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT: A TIME OF HOPE TODAY'S GOSPELMary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and gre … Read more

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A Short Prayer & Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Advent

Dec 14, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT: THE JOY OF ADVENTView The Catholic Company’s entire selection of Advent Prayer Books here. TODAY'S GOSPEL The crowds asked John the Baptist, &ldqu … Read more

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A Short Prayer & Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Advent

Dec 07, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT: PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD View Advent prayer books at The Catholic Company here. TODAY'S GOSPEL "In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberiu … Read more

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A Short Examination of Conscience Based on the Beatitudes

Dec 03, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

In order to make a good confession, we must first make a good examination of conscience. Many of us are familiar with examinations of conscience based on the Ten Commandm … Read more

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A Short Prayer & Reflection for the 1st Sunday of Advent

Nov 30, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: IN EXPECTATION OF OUR LORDView The Catholic Company's entire selection of Advent Prayer Books here.TODAY'S GOSPELJesus said to his disciples: “There … Read more

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The Devil's Drink: How the Pope Cheated Hell by "Baptizing" Coffee

Nov 15, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

A dark, bitter, boiling hot, and addictive beverage that bestowed almost super-human energy, sharpened the wits, and had its origins in the land of the infidels was certainly su … Read more

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A Prayer To St. Joseph To Protect the Church In Times Of Tribulation

Aug 30, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

During his earthly life, St. Joseph was the divinely-appointed guardian and protector of the Child Jesus and His Holy Mother. This God-given mission did not end when he died—death … Read more

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What You Should Know About the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Aug 28, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

One of the most popular Marian devotions in the Catholic Church today is that of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, often honored alongside the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion h … Read more

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How To Offer Up Your Intentions At Mass

Aug 02, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

As Catholic laity, we often hear about "active participation" at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. We may think that "active" participation means "physical" participation—such as … Read more

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A Vision of Mary's Heavenly Glory by St. Bridget of Sweden

Jul 18, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

Saint Bridget of Sweden (1303 - 1373) was one of the most important and famous mystics of the Middle Ages, causing her to be named one of the patron saints not only of Sweden, but … Read more

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How to Celebrate the Rites & Blessings of Epiphany

Jan 03, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

Epiphany is one of the Church's major and spectacular feasts. It occurs on January 6th, the final day of the 12 days of Christmas (in some locations it is transferred to the Sunday … Read more

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8 (Spiritual) New Year's Resolutions for Catholics

Dec 30, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

January is here again, and it's time to make our annual New Year's resolutions. Every Catholic should add to their list a few spiritual resolutions designed to help them climb t … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

A Short Prayer & Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Advent

A Short Prayer & Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Advent

A Short Prayer & Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Advent

A Short Examination of Conscience Based on the Beatitudes

A Short Prayer & Reflection for the 1st Sunday of Advent

The Devil's Drink: How the Pope Cheated Hell by "Baptizing" Coffee

A Prayer To St. Joseph To Protect the Church In Times Of Tribulation

What You Should Know About the Immaculate Heart of Mary

How To Offer Up Your Intentions At Mass

A Vision of Mary's Heavenly Glory by St. Bridget of Sweden

How to Celebrate the Rites & Blessings of Epiphany

8 (Spiritual) New Year's Resolutions for Catholics