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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St. John the Beloved and the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Dec 26, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

On December 27th, during the Christmas octave, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. John the Evangelist. St. John is known for many things, most notably:1) For authorin … Read more

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11 Last Minute Religious Gift Ideas for Christmas

Dec 15, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

If you still need to take care of those stragglers on your shopping list . . . or if you haven't even started yet . . . here are some popular religious Christmas gift ideas to help … Read more

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Don't Start Christmas without Advent: Here's Everything You Need to Know!

Nov 23, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

WHAT IS ADVENT?Advent is the beginning of a new liturgical year for the Catholic Church. The date for the beginning of Advent falls each year on the Sunday closest … Read more

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A Prayer to Face Each New Day with Peace of Mind

Nov 08, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

I was recently given this prayer by an Eastern Catholic deacon. I love it because it is a prayer of abandonment and trust in God for the daily details in our lives, and expresses w … Read more

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The Best-Sellers: Our Ultimate Advent & Christmas Gift Guide

Nov 03, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Getting ready for the Advent and Christmas season? We've put together an ultimate gift guide listing our top holiday sellers all in one spot.Here are two of the top best-sellers in … Read more

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It is Our Christian Duty to Become a Saint and Heal the World

Oct 30, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

If you are disturbed by the evil you see happening in the world today, there is something practical and effective that you can do:Be holy.It is our Christian duty to become saints. … Read more

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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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About Gretchen Filz

St. John the Beloved and the Sacred Heart of Jesus

11 Last Minute Religious Gift Ideas for Christmas

Don't Start Christmas without Advent: Here's Everything You Need to Know!

A Prayer to Face Each New Day with Peace of Mind

The Best-Sellers: Our Ultimate Advent & Christmas Gift Guide

It is Our Christian Duty to Become a Saint and Heal the World

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