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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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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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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The Remarkable Martins: The Miracle that Made Saints Louis & Zelie

Oct 16, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

On October 18th 2015, Pope Francis canonized the first-ever married couple, Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux. Their feast day is July 12th.Those closes … 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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A U.S. Bishop's Masterful Pastoral Letter Calling Catholic Men into Battle

Oct 14, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

The Bishop of Phoenix, Thomas J. Olmsted recently released a very important document called Into the Breach: An Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic Men, my Spiritual Sons in the Dioc … Read more

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Announcing Our 2015 Catholic Garden Contest Winners

Sep 09, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Thank you to everyone who submitted your entries to our 2015 Catholic Garden Photo Contest. We received so many amazing entries that it was very difficult to choose just four winn … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

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

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

The Remarkable Martins: The Miracle that Made Saints Louis & Zelie

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

A U.S. Bishop's Masterful Pastoral Letter Calling Catholic Men into Battle

BREAKING: Pope Francis is Coming to Mexico in Early 2016!

A Few Neat Providential Things Surrounding the Synod on the Family

Highlights from Pope Francis’ 3rd Day in the USA (NYC)

Full Transcript of First Ever Papal Speech to U.S. Joint Session of Congress

Announcing Our 2015 Catholic Garden Contest Winners