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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Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher: Martyrs for Faith & Freedom

Jun 21, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Each year on June 22nd we celebrate the feast day of two notable saints and martyrs: Thomas More and John Fisher. It is fitting that these men share a feast day, because they were … Read more

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The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Jun 21, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a popular prayer found in many Catholic prayer books. It is a great prayer to recite before or after Mass, during Eucharistic Adoration, … Read more

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A Father's Prayer for His Wife and Children

Jun 16, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Happy Father's Day to all of you fathers! Now more than ever, our world is in great need of strong, loving dads who are present to their family with a loving heart. God&# … Read more

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The Story Behind the Feast of Corpus Christi

Jun 14, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, historically known by its Latin name, Corpus Christi, celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist—Bo … Read more

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St. Anthony of Padua: Hammer of Heretics

Jun 13, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

June 13th is the feast day of one of the most beloved saints of the Catholic church, Saint Anthony of Padua. He was a Franciscan friar who lived during the lifetime of the founder … Read more

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Pray the Veni, Creator Spiritus Hymn for an Indulgence on Pentecost

Jun 04, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

One of the most widely used hymns in the Church, Veni, Creator Spiritus (Come, Holy Spirit) is attributed to Rabanus Maurus (776-856), Archbishop of Mainz. This hymn is tra … Read more

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What You Didn't Know About the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Part 2

Jun 02, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Part One of What You Didn't Know About the Sacred Heart of Jesus discussed the very rich and interesting history of the Sacred Heart devotion.This second installment will discuss i … Read more

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What You Didn't Know About the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Jun 01, 2017 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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St. Justin Martyr, Early Christian Apologist, Describes the Catholic Mass in 155 A.D.

May 31, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Jesus commanded the 12 Apostles at the Last Supper to "Do this in remembrance of me." The "this" is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass . . . i.e. the Catholic Mass, also called the Div … Read more

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The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth: God's Joyful Celebration of Motherhood

May 31, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

On the final day of May, the Month of Mary, we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation. I’ve always found this feast day (which is also the Second Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary) … Read more

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St. Joan of Arc: The Peasant Girl Who Led the French to Military Victory

May 30, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

May 30 is the feast day of St. Joan of Arc (1412 - 1431), patroness of soldiers, captives, prisoners, martyrs, rape victims, people ridiculed for their piety, and France—the … Read more

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How the Virgin Mary Began the Way of the Cross After Jesus' Ascension

May 24, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

After his resurrection, Jesus continued to appear to his Apostles multiple times (and presumably the Blessed Virgin Mary, too). Undoubtedly they were much consoled and st … Read more

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About Gretchen Filz

Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher: Martyrs for Faith & Freedom

The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

A Father's Prayer for His Wife and Children

The Story Behind the Feast of Corpus Christi

St. Anthony of Padua: Hammer of Heretics

Pray the Veni, Creator Spiritus Hymn for an Indulgence on Pentecost

What You Didn't Know About the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Part 2

What You Didn't Know About the Sacred Heart of Jesus

St. Justin Martyr, Early Christian Apologist, Describes the Catholic Mass in 155 A.D.

The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth: God's Joyful Celebration of Motherhood

St. Joan of Arc: The Peasant Girl Who Led the French to Military Victory

How the Virgin Mary Began the Way of the Cross After Jesus' Ascension