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.

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 their F … 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 to make th … 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 persecution … Read more

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 post discussed the very rich and interesting history of the Sacred Heart devotion. This second installment will discuss its relationship to oth … Read more

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

A Marian Garden Made in Heaven

May 16, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

As a new Catholic, I'm enjoying my 'nesting phase'—filling my home with reminders of my Christian faith. As a Protestant, I didn't have much of anything to look at that directed m … Read more

First Communion Books and Bibles and Bears, Oh My!

Apr 04, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

If you're like most people, it can be a little daunting to pour through a huge selection of First Communion gifts and choose just the right one that the little girl or little boy i … Read more

Getting Ready for First Communion Season

Mar 29, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

Spring is always an exciting time for us at The Catholic Company. We have a great time selecting products we think you'll love . . . not only great Catholic gifts for your loved on … Read more

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