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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Man Gets Pulled Over for Speeding, Gives State Trooper a Saint Bracelet

Sep 04, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

The above photo and the below comment was posted on Facebook yesterday by a user named Mike Powers, which is now being widely shared and picked up by local news outlets. As M … Read more

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The Wonder of a Catholic Priest: Writer Spends the Day Wearing a Cassock

Sep 01, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

What would it be like if you spent a day wearing the uniform of another profession? Would you feel like a different person? Would people treat you differently?One writer, Tom Chia … Read more

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Video: What It's Like to Have a Priest Bless Your Car

Aug 17, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

One of our coworkers, Jessica, recently purchased a new vehicle, and she wanted to have it blessed by a priest. Below is the video of the full Rite of Blessing for a new vehicle gi … Read more

Tour St. Peter's Basilica Right from Your Computer

Jul 29, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Technology today is incredible. Thanks to National Geographic, you can Take an Amazing 360° Tour of St. Peter’s in Vatican City From Your Chair.Click the image above to take a virt … Read more

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Vatican Canonizes First Ever Married Couple: Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux

Jun 29, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, were canonized by Pope Francis on October 18th, 2015, to coincide with the Synod of Bishops on the Family. Lo … Read more

New Book: Encountering Truth - 186 of Pope Francis' Best Daily Homilies

Jun 22, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Do you wish you could have the best of Pope Francis' homilies, to date, in just one book? Look no further.Nearly every day Pope Francis says Mass in the intimate Saint Martha chape … Read more

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What Everyone is Reading Today: Laudato Si by Pope Francis (FULL TEXT)

Jun 18, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Today Pope Francis released his much-anticipated encyclical on responsible care of the environment, Laudato Si, which translates 'Praise Be to You', a title taken from the famous C … Read more

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We Have Our Winners! 8th Annual First Communion Photo Contest Results

Jun 16, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Thank you to EVERYONE who submitted one of the 179 photos to our 8th Annual First Communion Photo Contest. We know we truly enjoyed seeing photos of our newest members to Eucharis … Read more

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Special Edition Friday Freebie: Sacred Heart of Jesus Framed Print

Jun 08, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

— This contest is now closed. Thank you! — In honor of this week's Sacred Heart of Jesus feast day, we're giving away this 17" x 21" Sacred Heart of … Read more

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Pope Francis' Three Keys to Knowing Jesus

May 19, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

During one of this weekly Angelus addresses earlier this year, Pope Francis shared three essential tools for those who are far away from Jesus but who have a desire to ge … Read more

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How to Redeem Your Wasted Time and Help Save the World

May 06, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

"Make the most of the time, because the days are evil." (Eph. 5:16) Traffic delays. Long commutes. Endless lines. We often consider the time we spend just waiting for something as … Read more

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How to Follow the Daily Mass Readings

Apr 21, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Readings from Sacred Scripture are an important part of every Mass called the Liturgy of the Word. During daily Masses there are two readings, and on Sundays and solemnities there … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

Man Gets Pulled Over for Speeding, Gives State Trooper a Saint Bracelet

The Wonder of a Catholic Priest: Writer Spends the Day Wearing a Cassock

Video: What It's Like to Have a Priest Bless Your Car

Tour St. Peter's Basilica Right from Your Computer

Vatican Canonizes First Ever Married Couple: Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux

New Book: Encountering Truth - 186 of Pope Francis' Best Daily Homilies

What Everyone is Reading Today: Laudato Si by Pope Francis (FULL TEXT)

We Have Our Winners! 8th Annual First Communion Photo Contest Results

Special Edition Friday Freebie: Sacred Heart of Jesus Framed Print

Pope Francis' Three Keys to Knowing Jesus

How to Redeem Your Wasted Time and Help Save the World

How to Follow the Daily Mass Readings