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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Three Simple Ways to Celebrate the 50-Day Easter Season

Apr 16, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Holy Week is the time of year we experience in a deeper way many of the events we remember each time we pray the Holy Rosary. The Sorrowful Mysteries take us through Jesus' … Read more

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How to Pray the Divine Mercy Novena

Apr 14, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The Divine Mercy devotion has spread throughout the Church since it was given near the beginning of the 20th century to the Polish nun and visionary St. Faustina Kowalska.The … Read more

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Litany of Forgiveness

Apr 12, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

This litany is a great exercise in asking God for mercy and forgiveness for those times when have not been faithful to following His will for our lives. This soul-sea … Read more

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First Holy Communion Gift Guide for Boys

Apr 09, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Springtime is here, and in parishes across the country children are being prepared to receive their next Sacrament of Initiation into the Catholic Church: First Communion.The Sacra … Read more

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Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows by St. Bonaventure

Apr 06, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, which accompanies the Blessed Virgin Mary in her grief as she watched her Son die for the sins of the world, is heightened during the season of Len … Read more

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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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About Gretchen Filz

Three Simple Ways to Celebrate the 50-Day Easter Season

How to Pray the Divine Mercy Novena

Litany of Forgiveness

First Holy Communion Gift Guide for Boys

Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows by St. Bonaventure

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