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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Why Should Families Celebrate Feast Days? Fr. Leo Patalinghug Answers

Feb 29, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Fr. Leo Patalinghug is a man on a mission to share with families around the world a simple truth: that gathering together to celebrate a special event with a (delicious!) shared me … Read more

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What St. John Vianney Taught About the Value of Suffering

Feb 26, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

One of the more meaningful and fulfilling parts of Catholic doctrine—which is not as well-developed in other Christian denominations or even understood—is the incredible value … Read more

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Mary, Guide Me in the Way of Salvation: A Tender Prayer to Our Lady by St. Thomas Aquinas

Feb 24, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Thomas Aquinas is well-known as a brilliant philosopher and theologian, the most celebrated in the Church. In addition to being a scholar, he was also a remarkable mystic and p … Read more

Full Text & Video of Justice Scalia's Funeral Homily by His Son, a Catholic Priest

Feb 23, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Funeral Masses are an ideal time to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, when many are faced squarely with the reality of the transitory nature of our present life, and the weight of … Read more

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Fr. Leo Patalinghug Answers: How Can Young Men Discern their Call to the Priesthood?

Feb 23, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

We recently enjoyed the privilege of having Fr. Leo Patalinghug (of EWTN fame) drop by our studio for a few questions while he was traveling in our hometown of Charlotte for his Gr … Read more

7 Lessons from the Family Life of Justice Antonin Scalia, Father of Nine

Feb 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

In the days following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, it is coming to light what a remarkable man he was (see Full Text & Video of Justice Scalia’s Funeral H … Read more

Meet the Catholic Chaplain going to Super Bowl 50 with the Carolina Panthers

Feb 05, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The Catholic players on the Carolina Panthers team won't be missing their Sunday Mass obligation on Super Bowl Sunday. One Charlotte priest is heading to Super Bowl 50 after being … Read more

That Time When St. Peter Beat Up St. Lawrence of Canterbury

Feb 01, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Chalk this up as one of the more interesting "Lives of the Saints" stories you'll read!Some saints, while they were still living, had other saints appear to them from heaven to off … Read more

Is This the Inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's Doors of Durin in The Lord of the Rings?

Jan 28, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

These medieval parish church doors in England, flanked by two ancient Yew trees, are believed to be the inspiration for the Doors of Durin from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rin … Read more

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The Surprising Delightfulness of Adult Coloring Books

Jan 12, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

If you've walked into a bookstore lately, you've probably noticed that Adult Coloring Books are everywhere. Once a niche craft, these intricately designed art books are now topping … Read more

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Needed: Strong Catholic Men to Fill the Breach

Jan 07, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The Diocese of Phoenix is taking the battle for men and authentic masculinity head-on.Read A U.S. Bishop's Masterful Pastoral Letter Calling Catholic Men into BattleThey just relea … Read more

Pope Francis Prays at Greccio, Location of First Nativity Scene by St. Francis of Assisi

Jan 05, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Ahead of the Feast of the Epiphany, Pope Francis made a surprise visit to Greccio, famously known as the location of the world's first-ever nativity scene, to pray and honor the Ba … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

Why Should Families Celebrate Feast Days? Fr. Leo Patalinghug Answers

What St. John Vianney Taught About the Value of Suffering

Mary, Guide Me in the Way of Salvation: A Tender Prayer to Our Lady by St. Thomas Aquinas

Full Text & Video of Justice Scalia's Funeral Homily by His Son, a Catholic Priest

Fr. Leo Patalinghug Answers: How Can Young Men Discern their Call to the Priesthood?

7 Lessons from the Family Life of Justice Antonin Scalia, Father of Nine

Meet the Catholic Chaplain going to Super Bowl 50 with the Carolina Panthers

That Time When St. Peter Beat Up St. Lawrence of Canterbury

Is This the Inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's Doors of Durin in The Lord of the Rings?

The Surprising Delightfulness of Adult Coloring Books

Needed: Strong Catholic Men to Fill the Breach

Pope Francis Prays at Greccio, Location of First Nativity Scene by St. Francis of Assisi