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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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Three Easy Ways to Decorate a Nativity Scene

Nov 12, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

Just for fun, I took one of our nativity scene sets from The Catholic Company warehouse and decorated it in a few different ways. I wanted to give our customers some ideas for dre … Read more

Advent Traditions: The Jesse Tree Kit

Nov 09, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

An excellent Christian educational resource to celebrate the Advent and Christmas season with your children is the Jesse Tree tradition. A Jesse Tree recreates the genealogy of Jes … Read more

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Praying with a Crucifix Like a Saint

Oct 24, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

Humans have five senses that can be utilized for enhanced spiritual experiences. This is why the Catholic Church has stunning cathedrals, beautiful stained glass windows, inc … Read more

Does Wearing Catholic Jewelry Still Matter?

Oct 19, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

Once upon a time, Catholic jewelry used to be the mark of an actual Catholic. Although wearing religious jewelry among Christians has been common for quite some time, you cou … Read more

Covert Tactics to Convert Your Loved Ones

Oct 17, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

There are probably few things harder to deal with than watching a loved one resist a deeper conversion to Christ. This loved one may be a fallen away son or daughter, parent, spous … Read more

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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 21, 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 packed int … Read more

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

Sep 10, 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 05, 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

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

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About Gretchen Filz

Three Easy Ways to Decorate a Nativity Scene

Advent Traditions: The Jesse Tree Kit

Praying with a Crucifix Like a Saint

Does Wearing Catholic Jewelry Still Matter?

Covert Tactics to Convert Your Loved Ones

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