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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A New Catholic's Guide to Confession (From a New Catholic)

Oct 12, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

Since coming into the Catholic Church last October, I have grown to LOVE the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Granted, making that first confession was hard because I've never done any … Read more

The Year of Faith: Making the Most of It

Oct 10, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

Today, October 11, is the official launch of the Year of Faith. This date is significant because it's the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican council and the 20th anniversary of … Read more

How to Choose a Baby Gift for an Infant Baptism

Sep 22, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

We have lots of customers who aren't quite sure what kind of gift to get for an infant baptism. The kind of gift that you would get for an ordinary baby shower doesn't seem to be q … Read more

Great Ways to Use the Leather Cover for a Magnificat Magazine

Sep 19, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

The Magnificat Magazine is a treasured Catholic magazine used by millions for their daily devotions, daily prayers, and daily Mass readings. A lot of great material is … Read more

What's the Difference Between a Rosary and a Chaplet?

Sep 11, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

Do you ever get confused about what makes a rosary a rosary, and what makes a chaplet a chaplet? They are both strings of beads that are used by Catholics to pray variations of th … Read more

Top 7 Best Selling Rosaries at The Catholic Company

Sep 06, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

Have you ever been unsure about what kind of rosary to buy for yourself, or for a loved one? We have many styles available here at The Catholic Company, and we understand that som … Read more

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Improve your Prayer Life with a Home Prayer Corner

Aug 29, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

A consistent prayer life is one of the most important habits a Christian can develop.However, most of us know that maintaining a prayer life is not easy and takes much effort and c … Read more

A Guide to Catholic Bible Studies for You & Your Parish

Aug 06, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

Kids aren't the only ones headed back to school to start learning again after the long summer break. Adults in Catholic parishes across the country are also gearing up for th … Read more

Catholic Games Prevent Boredom in Children

Jul 08, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

No, I don't have statistics from a focus group to support this claim! : ) However, I do remember what it's like being a kid on summer break with not much to do at home … Read more

The First Christian Martyrs of the Church at Rome

Jun 29, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

Like the martyrdom of the Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul (see previous post here), a great number of Christians perished at the hands of Nero during the terrible persecu … Read more

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The History of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion, Part Two

Jun 14, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

In part one of our Sacred Heart blog postdiscussed the very rich and interesting history of the Sacred Heart devotion. This second installment will discuss its relationship to othe … Read more

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The History of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion, Part One

Jun 13, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular Catholic devotions. Many are familiar with the story of Jesus appearing to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to request a … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

A New Catholic's Guide to Confession (From a New Catholic)

The Year of Faith: Making the Most of It

How to Choose a Baby Gift for an Infant Baptism

Great Ways to Use the Leather Cover for a Magnificat Magazine

What's the Difference Between a Rosary and a Chaplet?

Top 7 Best Selling Rosaries at The Catholic Company

Improve your Prayer Life with a Home Prayer Corner

A Guide to Catholic Bible Studies for You & Your Parish

Catholic Games Prevent Boredom in Children

The First Christian Martyrs of the Church at Rome

The History of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion, Part Two

The History of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion, Part One