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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 Secret to Conquering the 7 Deadly Sins

Sep 26, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Did you know that you can change the kind of person you are?Character is not born, it is made.You can actually build your character and become more virtuous by doing small, virtuou … Read more

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The Great Work the Knights of Columbus Are Doing to Help Middle East Christians

Sep 24, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Can you imagine attending Mass one Sunday, and hearing the priest say this to the congregation?“Make one Mass and live it with joy and as a truly spiritual moment. We will face fea … Read more

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Are You More Faithful to Your Diet Than to Your Spiritual Practices?

Sep 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Fr. Leo Patalinghug with Grace Before Meals isn't a fan of the popular diet craze, and that's because he finds people are more faithful to their "Nazi-esque food religions" than th … Read more

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Video: Every Catholic Should Have a Car that Shows It!

Sep 19, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

You probably keep all kinds of things stashed away in your car, especially if you spend a lot of time commuting . . . but does your stash include reminders of your holy faith?The a … Read more

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Our Lady's Seven Promises to Those Who Meditate on Her Seven Sorrows

Sep 19, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The entire month of September is dedicated by the Church to the honor of Our Lady of Sorrows. The feast day on September 15th falls on the octave day of the feast of Mary's nat … Read more

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The Very Interesting History Behind the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross

Sep 13, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

September 14th is the feast day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, also known as the Triumph of the Cross or the Elevation of the Cross. This is the day the Church celebrates bot … Read more

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What St. John Chrysostom Wants Husbands to Say to Their Wives

Sep 12, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

In honor of the sacred bonds of matrimony being made across the world, and marriage anniversaries being celebrated, here’s a warming quote from one of the most important Doct … Read more

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Prayer at Ground Zero by Pope Benedict XVI

Sep 10, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The following prayer was recited by the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI at Ground Zero during his apostolic visit to New York on April 20, 2008.PRAYER AT GROUND ZEROO God of love, co … Read more

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Pope Declares Care of Creation a Work of Mercy as Scientists Create Chimeras

Sep 06, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Last week it was announced that Pope Francis added Care of Creation to the traditional enumeration of the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy.Also making headlines is the announc … Read more

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Mother Teresa's Humility List

Sep 02, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

“Humility is the mother of all virtues; purity, charity and obedience. It is in being humble that our love becomes real, devoted and ardent. If you are humble nothing will to … Read more

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Mysterious Light That Shone from Priest's Home Chapel Where Blessed Sacrament Was Kept

Aug 31, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Was this photo a Eucharistic Miracle? There is good reason to believe so, because that strangely large, bright light was shining from inside the private chapel of a priest's reside … Read more

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Our Lady of Czestochowa, Queen of Poland

Aug 25, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

August 26th is the feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa, a revered icon of the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus said to be one of those painted by St. Luke the Evangelist (who was an ar … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

The Secret to Conquering the 7 Deadly Sins

The Great Work the Knights of Columbus Are Doing to Help Middle East Christians

Are You More Faithful to Your Diet Than to Your Spiritual Practices?

Video: Every Catholic Should Have a Car that Shows It!

Our Lady's Seven Promises to Those Who Meditate on Her Seven Sorrows

The Very Interesting History Behind the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross

What St. John Chrysostom Wants Husbands to Say to Their Wives

Prayer at Ground Zero by Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Declares Care of Creation a Work of Mercy as Scientists Create Chimeras

Mother Teresa's Humility List

Mysterious Light That Shone from Priest's Home Chapel Where Blessed Sacrament Was Kept

Our Lady of Czestochowa, Queen of Poland