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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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 bi … Read more

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

Dec 09, 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

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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

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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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About Gretchen Filz

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

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