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.

Presenting: Saint Mother Teresa

Dec 18, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Those who followed her life, mission and cause remember the anticipation of waiting for the day...the day Mother Teresa of Calcutta was declared a saint.December 17, 2015 (his birt … Read more

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Come Back to Mass for Christmas: A Commercial from Catholics Come Home

Dec 10, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

A lovely commercial produced by Catholics Come Home to encourage Catholics who have been away from the Catholic Church to come back to Mass for Christmas."For peace to flourish and … Read more

The Year of Mercy, Pope Francis, and Our Lady Untier of Knots

Dec 08, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

December 8th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, is also the day that Argentina celebrates the feast of Our Lady Untier of Knots. This devotion is a special favorite for P … Read more

Everything You Need to Know about the Holy Year of Mercy

Dec 07, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

As the Year of Mercy begins, here is your primer on everything you should know to fully celebrate this special event in the life of the Church.WHAT IS THE YEAR OF MERCY?Popes have … Read more

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Catholic Christmas Decorating Idea: One Lantern, Four Ways!

Dec 02, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Lanterns are such a popular home decoration these days. And we love it.This past summer our Marketing and Merchandising teams at The Catholic Company had a great time experimenting … Read more

A Prayer for Black Friday Shoppers

Nov 24, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

The day after Thanksgiving has become a cultural phenomenon called Black Friday. We've all seen those mad rushes to get the best sales of the year. While shopping is not a sin and … Read more

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How to Add a Touch of Faith into Your Office Space

Nov 23, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Take a quick look around your office. How many reminders of your faith do you have?Whether in the home or away from home, many of us spend a lot of time working in our office. Ther … Read more

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Those Red Starbucks Cups? They Make the Perfect Canvas!

Nov 14, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

You may have heard that those plain red Christmas coffee cups at Starbucks have caused quite a stir (no pun intended!). However, one Catholic artist found that they make the perfec … Read more

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A Pilgrim's Reflections on the Pope's Visit to Philadelphia

Nov 12, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

This story was submitted to us by one of our readers, Anne Pulsifer, a catechist from St. Joseph Church in Spring City, Pennsylvania, who wanted to share her reflections on her exp … Read more

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The Kneeling Santa: Where Popular Culture & Religious Devotion Meet

Nov 12, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

The Kneeling Santa—images of Santa Claus kneeling before the Baby Jesus—continues to be a best-selling Christmas figure every year.The Kneeling Santa was made popular by Chri … Read more

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Video Lecture: Exorcist Priest Talks Spiritual Warfare

Nov 04, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Catholics seem to be having a renewed interest in the topic of spiritual warfare these days.Pope Francis has mentioned the devil in his homilies frequently, warning us against his … Read more

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VIDEO: St. Maria Goretti's Relics Venerated by Thousands in Charlotte

Oct 28, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

From September to November 2015, the relics of St. Maria Goretti were sent from her basilica in Nettuno, Italy, to the United States on a "Pilgrimage of Mercy." The tour went … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

Presenting: Saint Mother Teresa

Come Back to Mass for Christmas: A Commercial from Catholics Come Home

The Year of Mercy, Pope Francis, and Our Lady Untier of Knots

Everything You Need to Know about the Holy Year of Mercy

Catholic Christmas Decorating Idea: One Lantern, Four Ways!

A Prayer for Black Friday Shoppers

How to Add a Touch of Faith into Your Office Space

Those Red Starbucks Cups? They Make the Perfect Canvas!

A Pilgrim's Reflections on the Pope's Visit to Philadelphia

The Kneeling Santa: Where Popular Culture & Religious Devotion Meet

Video Lecture: Exorcist Priest Talks Spiritual Warfare

VIDEO: St. Maria Goretti's Relics Venerated by Thousands in Charlotte