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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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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

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News of Desecrated Hosts in Spain Followed By Report of Eucharistic Miracle in U.S.

Nov 30, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Over Thanksgiving week two similar news stories emerged that have been widely shared on social media. The subject of each was a Consecrated Host, yet each was in stark contrast to … Read more

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Inside the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

Nov 26, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Do you know the full meaning and history behind the most famous of all Catholic medals, the Miraculous Medal?Located in Paris, France is the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Me … Read more

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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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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 … 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 ex … 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 to va … Read more

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The Hidden Bond in Sacramental Marriages: God’s Own Divine Life

Oct 22, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

At the wedding feast at Cana, Our Lord elevated marriage, the sacred institution established by God at the beginning of the world, into one of the Church's seven sacraments. A sacr … Read more

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Read St. Teresa of Avila's Famous Poem, in Her Own Handwriting

Oct 16, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

St. Teresa of Avila (1515–1582), the great Spanish Carmelite nun, mystic, and Doctor of the Church, most famous for her classic spiritual writings, The Interior Castle and The Way … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

Catholic Christmas Decorating Idea: One Lantern, Four Ways!

News of Desecrated Hosts in Spain Followed By Report of Eucharistic Miracle in U.S.

Inside the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

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!

The Kneeling Santa: Where Popular Culture & Religious Devotion Meet

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

Video Lecture: Exorcist Priest Talks Spiritual Warfare

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

The Hidden Bond in Sacramental Marriages: God’s Own Divine Life

Read St. Teresa of Avila's Famous Poem, in Her Own Handwriting