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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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Meditations for Holy Week: Wednesday

Mar 22, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, may your hearts revive!" —Psalm 69:33 As we reach the middle of Holy Week, our waiting turns to antici … Read more

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Meditations for Holy Week: Tuesday

Mar 21, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." —Isaiah 49:6 Today we continue our waiting and preparation as we … Read more

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Meditations for Holy Week: Monday

Mar 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord." —Psalm 27:14 Monday of Holy Week is a day of waiting. Just as in the Christmas ca … Read more

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Meditations for Holy Week: Palm Sunday

Mar 19, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" (Luke 19:38).On Palm Sunday we commemorate the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem. On this joyful day He was surrounded by th … Read more

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Ancient Irish Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mar 12, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

This beautiful prayer in honor of the Blessed Mother originated in Ireland, probably in use since the 8th century. At one time Pope Pius IX (1792 – 1878) granted a special indulgen … Read more

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Top 5 RCIA Gifts: What Every New Catholic Should Have

Mar 08, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Easter is coming soon, and one of the things that makes this liturgical feast so special is all the catechumens and candidates who've gone through the R.C.I.A. process (Rite of Chr … Read more

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Traditional Catholic Prayer to Recite Before a Crucifix

Mar 04, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The short devotional prayer below, found in most traditional Catholic prayer books, is meant to be recited before a crucifix or some other image of Jesus hanging on the cross.PRAYE … Read more

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What Are the First Friday and First Saturday Devotions?

Mar 03, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Have you ever heard the terms "First Friday" and "First Saturday" thrown around in Catholic circles, without knowing why there was something special about these … Read more

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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 incr … 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

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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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About Gretchen Filz

Meditations for Holy Week: Wednesday

Meditations for Holy Week: Tuesday

Meditations for Holy Week: Monday

Meditations for Holy Week: Palm Sunday

Ancient Irish Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Top 5 RCIA Gifts: What Every New Catholic Should Have

Traditional Catholic Prayer to Recite Before a Crucifix

What Are the First Friday and First Saturday Devotions?

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