Promoting The Beauty Of Catholic Culture In A Secular World

About this Blog

The Candid Catholic is a faith-inspired lifestyle blog that highlights the beauty and traditions of Catholicism.

In October of 2018, Gabriela started The Candid Catholic on Instagram as a place where she could share her Faith journey and help evangelize for the Church through social media.

The Candid Catholic covers topics ranging from domestic life including homemaking, femininity and marriage; to interesting stories and lessons about the saints, feast days, and Catholic traditions.

With the purpose of inspiring and encouraging others in their walk with Christ, this blog is an intentional space that fosters authenticity and accountability in the context of everyday contemporary life.

We have only short moments of this life to work for God’s glory. The devil knows this and that is why he tries to make us waste time in useless things. O, let us not waste our time! Let us save souls!

st. therese of Lisieux

Patron Saint of Missions, Doctor of the Church

Meet the Author

Gabriela, The Candid Catholic

My name is Gabriela – I’m a wife, stay-at-home mom, and homemaker with a deep love for Christ and His Bride, the Holy Catholic Church. I hope to inspire and encourage fellow Catholics to seek Christ and live out their lives for Him.

I am a cradle Catholic, which for me meant that I always had an active faith growing up. However, my understanding of the Church’s teachings was very basic, and it wasn’t until my college years that I began to realize it. I had a very loving and supportive group of Catholic friends in college, all of whom have a special place in my heart. They encouraged me to explore the Faith and foster a deeper relationship with Christ. In my sophomore year of college, I started an Instagram blog where I share my inspirations and experiences as a Catholic woman.

It was also in college where I met my husband, Mark. He had stopped by the University’s Catholic center for Mass on the feast of the Assumption of Mary. We quickly became friends and soon began our courtship. Fast forward to today, we are married and raising our toddler boy and baby girl on a little homestead in the countryside.

During our engagement, Mark introduced me to the Traditional Latin Mass. My eyes were opened to the beauty and reverence for Our Lord in the Eucharist. To think that many of the Church’s greatest saints once worshiped in this way was nothing short of amazing. Ever since then, I’ve become passionate about the traditions of our Catholic heritage.

After nearly a year into our marriage, and a year and a half of working full time as a pediatric neurology nurse, I quit my career to embrace my vocation as stay-at-home mom. This has been a blessing for our family, which continues to teach me the importance of raising up the next generation in the Faith.

Thank you for checking out my blog! I hope you find it inspiring and encouraging in your own Faith journey.

God bless!

– Gabriela

“Instaurare Omnia in Christo”

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  • This week has been such a beautiful time in our Church’s history! The anticipation leading up to the Conclave found many voices & opinions circulating on both mainstream news & social media channels. Questions about the cardinals’ voting process & speculations about who the next Pope could be seemed to be flooding the internet. How incredible that the Catholic Church is still so relevant in today’s modern society, despite all the pushback coming from those who wish to suppress it entirely. Pope Leo XIV was introduced to the world for the first time, & he appeared to be overcome with emotion – as would be expected when met with such an honorable responsibility. He smiled through tears, waving to the people cheering below, as they expectantly awaited to hear his first words. During this week of Conclave, my husband & I prayed for a holy Pope, one who will lead his flock closer to the Lord, & by His grace, become a saint in the process. Most people seemed to be sure of only one thing: that of course we would not have an American Pope, considering the “superpower” reputation of the country. But maybe an American Pope is just what the Church needs. In this past Sunday’s sermon, our pastor referenced a quote from St. Vincent de Lerins, who said, “Some popes the Lord gives to the Church, others He tolerates in the Church, & yet others He inflicts upon the Church.” We will just have to wait & see which category Pope Leo XIV will fall under over the course of his papacy. In the meantime, we pray! We pray for his holiness, for our holiness, & for a resurgence in faithful & devout Catholicism in the world. May Pope Leo XIV have the character of a lion, from which the familiar papal name draws its meaning. May he be a bold defender of the faith amid times of controversy & division, like Pope Leo the Great, the first Pope to bear the name. May he be inspired by the five Saint Pope Leos before him & may all of Heaven & Earth pray for a beautiful, unifying mission ahead. May he lead with clarity, prudence, fortitude, meekness, a desire for restoration, defense of Church doctrine, & above all, a return to sanctity, humility, & diligence in the pursuit of sainthood.
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  • from life in college not fully knowing who I was in relation to those around me & my identity in Christ, confused by a noncommittal dating experience, making friendships I thought would be longer-term than they ended up becoming, wearing shorts, & jeans, & leggings as pants 👖, pursuing a career in pediatric nursing 👩🏻‍⚕️🩺, devoutly Catholic but not understanding the beautiful history & ancient traditions of my faith, just going through the motions of attending Mass & adoration & college Catholic center retreats… … to becoming a stay-at-home wife & mama & homemaker 💍🤱🏻🏡 - married for almost four years to my incredible husband (my best friend & the love of my life! 💒) who showed me such intentionality & purpose in our courtship driven by his strong faith & dreams of the future, - a mother to the three most precious souls I could’ve ever imagined (two on earth 🩵🩷 & one with Jesus 👼🏼), - quitting my hospital job as an RN during my first pregnancy burnt out & exhausted from working 12-hour night shifts, so I could stay home with my babies 🏥, - rekindling friendships & reconnecting after years of experiencing different seasons of life, growing separately & realizing what God was really calling us to, - wearing exclusively long skirts & dresses, giving away all my shorts & pants, making modesty a new priority 👗, - discovering the Traditional Latin Mass in all its beauty as it increased my faith & awe in the Lord, creating a zeal in my heart to make reparations for all the irreverences & sacrileges made against Jesus & Mary, falling in love with the beautiful traditions of the Church that have fallen by the wayside ⛪️ - starting to veil when in the presence of God 👰🏻‍♀️ & baptizing my babies in the Traditional Rite as soon as possible (as early as 5 days old!), - buying a house in the country with my family, starting a garden in our backyard, raising chickens & sheep & bees 🐣🐑🐝, & building coops & greenhouses & shelters & hoop houses 🍅🌱 - & the list goes on! just feeling super grateful for where I am now, but also thankful for the experiences that led me here, crafting the path to become the woman God created me to be 🤍 #thecandidcatholic
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  • If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ll know how much I love talking about all things dating & relationships, marriage & motherhood, homemaking, & traditional Catholicism. Basically, everything I’ve experienced up to this point in my life (including my more recent content relating to homesteading, low-tox living, & healthy cooking) 💐 One thing I’m trying to work on & be better at is learning how to spend time with myself again - not necessarily as “Mama” or “Wife” or “Friend” (which are all beautiful titles I carry close to my heart!), but the woman that found her passions in writing & encouraging others, in reading books for fun & growing in spirituality, learning about my faith in a deeper, more meaningful way, & teaching myself how to let go of the past & dream about the future ✨ This is why I’m so excited to be collaborating with @livingrefine - a beautiful Catholic lifestyle email newsletter from @catholicvote for women who want to live authentically. They have such inspiring content & so many edifying articles with the best advice on relationships, health, food, culture, style, & good living. It’s not just a newsletter, it’s a community that celebrates & cultivates authentic human flourishing in full support of truth, beauty, & life 🌊 So, to celebrate the women who shape hearts & homes with quiet strength, timeless wisdom, & enduring beauty, we’re gifting one winner a thoughtfully curated collection reflecting the spirit of motherhood ⬇️ 📚 Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday from @theologyofhome 📖 Sincerely, Stoneheart from @emwilss 🕯️ Ave Maria Beeswax Candle & Tapers from @afewrandomthingsshop 📘 Be Bold in the Broken from @marylenaburg 🔪 Jean Dubost 3pc Cheese Knife Set 🌟 12” Stella Maris Star Charcuterie Board 🖋️ Stella Maris Notebook To enter, just sign up with your email at the link in my bio & you’ll get a chance to win $350 worth of quality home goods, books to feed the mother’s heart & mind, journals, candles, & much more! Super simple! 🫶🏼 Giveaway closes May 7, so tag your friends to let them know!! 🏷️
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  • celebrating today’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🪚 with traditional latin high mass for Low Sunday, an easter egg hunt 🪺🐣, & an Italian-themed potluck 🇮🇹 with a stunning St. Joseph’s table filled with flowers & prayers & devotions & love 💐 . . #thecandidcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #traditionallatinmass #tlm #tridentinemass #latinmass #catholicwife #catholicmom #catholicfamily #traditionalfamily #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod
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This week has been such a beautiful time in our Church’s history! The anticipation leading up to the Conclave found many voices & opinions circulating on both mainstream news & social media channels. Questions about the cardinals’ voting process & speculations about who the next Pope could be seemed to be flooding the internet. How incredible that the Catholic Church is still so relevant in today’s modern society, despite all the pushback coming from those who wish to suppress it entirely. Pope Leo XIV was introduced to the world for the first time, & he appeared to be overcome with emotion – as would be expected when met with such an honorable responsibility. He smiled through tears, waving to the people cheering below, as they expectantly awaited to hear his first words. During this week of Conclave, my husband & I prayed for a holy Pope, one who will lead his flock closer to the Lord, & by His grace, become a saint in the process. Most people seemed to be sure of only one thing: that of course we would not have an American Pope, considering the “superpower” reputation of the country. But maybe an American Pope is just what the Church needs. In this past Sunday’s sermon, our pastor referenced a quote from St. Vincent de Lerins, who said, “Some popes the Lord gives to the Church, others He tolerates in the Church, & yet others He inflicts upon the Church.” We will just have to wait & see which category Pope Leo XIV will fall under over the course of his papacy. In the meantime, we pray! We pray for his holiness, for our holiness, & for a resurgence in faithful & devout Catholicism in the world. May Pope Leo XIV have the character of a lion, from which the familiar papal name draws its meaning. May he be a bold defender of the faith amid times of controversy & division, like Pope Leo the Great, the first Pope to bear the name. May he be inspired by the five Saint Pope Leos before him & may all of Heaven & Earth pray for a beautiful, unifying mission ahead. May he lead with clarity, prudence, fortitude, meekness, a desire for restoration, defense of Church doctrine, & above all, a return to sanctity, humility, & diligence in the pursuit of sainthood.
This week has been such a beautiful time in our Church’s history! The anticipation leading up to the Conclave found many voices & opinions circulating on both mainstream news & social media channels. Questions about the cardinals’ voting process & speculations about who the next Pope could be seemed to be flooding the internet. How incredible that the Catholic Church is still so relevant in today’s modern society, despite all the pushback coming from those who wish to suppress it entirely. Pope Leo XIV was introduced to the world for the first time, & he appeared to be overcome with emotion – as would be expected when met with such an honorable responsibility. He smiled through tears, waving to the people cheering below, as they expectantly awaited to hear his first words. During this week of Conclave, my husband & I prayed for a holy Pope, one who will lead his flock closer to the Lord, & by His grace, become a saint in the process. Most people seemed to be sure of only one thing: that of course we would not have an American Pope, considering the “superpower” reputation of the country. But maybe an American Pope is just what the Church needs. In this past Sunday’s sermon, our pastor referenced a quote from St. Vincent de Lerins, who said, “Some popes the Lord gives to the Church, others He tolerates in the Church, & yet others He inflicts upon the Church.” We will just have to wait & see which category Pope Leo XIV will fall under over the course of his papacy. In the meantime, we pray! We pray for his holiness, for our holiness, & for a resurgence in faithful & devout Catholicism in the world. May Pope Leo XIV have the character of a lion, from which the familiar papal name draws its meaning. May he be a bold defender of the faith amid times of controversy & division, like Pope Leo the Great, the first Pope to bear the name. May he be inspired by the five Saint Pope Leos before him & may all of Heaven & Earth pray for a beautiful, unifying mission ahead. May he lead with clarity, prudence, fortitude, meekness, a desire for restoration, defense of Church doctrine, & above all, a return to sanctity, humility, & diligence in the pursuit of sainthood.
This week has been such a beautiful time in our Church’s history! The anticipation leading up to the Conclave found many voices & opinions circulating on both mainstream news & social media channels. Questions about the cardinals’ voting process & speculations about who the next Pope could be seemed to be flooding the internet. How incredible that the Catholic Church is still so relevant in today’s modern society, despite all the pushback coming from those who wish to suppress it entirely. Pope Leo XIV was introduced to the world for the first time, & he appeared to be overcome with emotion – as would be expected when met with such an honorable responsibility. He smiled through tears, waving to the people cheering below, as they expectantly awaited to hear his first words. During this week of Conclave, my husband & I prayed for a holy Pope, one who will lead his flock closer to the Lord, & by His grace, become a saint in the process. Most people seemed to be sure of only one thing: that of course we would not have an American Pope, considering the “superpower” reputation of the country. But maybe an American Pope is just what the Church needs. In this past Sunday’s sermon, our pastor referenced a quote from St. Vincent de Lerins, who said, “Some popes the Lord gives to the Church, others He tolerates in the Church, & yet others He inflicts upon the Church.” We will just have to wait & see which category Pope Leo XIV will fall under over the course of his papacy. In the meantime, we pray! We pray for his holiness, for our holiness, & for a resurgence in faithful & devout Catholicism in the world. May Pope Leo XIV have the character of a lion, from which the familiar papal name draws its meaning. May he be a bold defender of the faith amid times of controversy & division, like Pope Leo the Great, the first Pope to bear the name. May he be inspired by the five Saint Pope Leos before him & may all of Heaven & Earth pray for a beautiful, unifying mission ahead. May he lead with clarity, prudence, fortitude, meekness, a desire for restoration, defense of Church doctrine, & above all, a return to sanctity, humility, & diligence in the pursuit of sainthood.
This week has been such a beautiful time in our Church’s history! The anticipation leading up to the Conclave found many voices & opinions circulating on both mainstream news & social media channels. Questions about the cardinals’ voting process & speculations about who the next Pope could be seemed to be flooding the internet. How incredible that the Catholic Church is still so relevant in today’s modern society, despite all the pushback coming from those who wish to suppress it entirely. Pope Leo XIV was introduced to the world for the first time, & he appeared to be overcome with emotion – as would be expected when met with such an honorable responsibility. He smiled through tears, waving to the people cheering below, as they expectantly awaited to hear his first words. During this week of Conclave, my husband & I prayed for a holy Pope, one who will lead his flock closer to the Lord, & by His grace, become a saint in the process. Most people seemed to be sure of only one thing: that of course we would not have an American Pope, considering the “superpower” reputation of the country. But maybe an American Pope is just what the Church needs. In this past Sunday’s sermon, our pastor referenced a quote from St. Vincent de Lerins, who said, “Some popes the Lord gives to the Church, others He tolerates in the Church, & yet others He inflicts upon the Church.” We will just have to wait & see which category Pope Leo XIV will fall under over the course of his papacy. In the meantime, we pray! We pray for his holiness, for our holiness, & for a resurgence in faithful & devout Catholicism in the world. May Pope Leo XIV have the character of a lion, from which the familiar papal name draws its meaning. May he be a bold defender of the faith amid times of controversy & division, like Pope Leo the Great, the first Pope to bear the name. May he be inspired by the five Saint Pope Leos before him & may all of Heaven & Earth pray for a beautiful, unifying mission ahead. May he lead with clarity, prudence, fortitude, meekness, a desire for restoration, defense of Church doctrine, & above all, a return to sanctity, humility, & diligence in the pursuit of sainthood.
This week has been such a beautiful time in our Church’s history! The anticipation leading up to the Conclave found many voices & opinions circulating on both mainstream news & social media channels. Questions about the cardinals’ voting process & speculations about who the next Pope could be seemed to be flooding the internet. How incredible that the Catholic Church is still so relevant in today’s modern society, despite all the pushback coming from those who wish to suppress it entirely. Pope Leo XIV was introduced to the world for the first time, & he appeared to be overcome with emotion – as would be expected when met with such an honorable responsibility. He smiled through tears, waving to the people cheering below, as they expectantly awaited to hear his first words. During this week of Conclave, my husband & I prayed for a holy Pope, one who will lead his flock closer to the Lord, & by His grace, become a saint in the process. Most people seemed to be sure of only one thing: that of course we would not have an American Pope, considering the “superpower” reputation of the country. But maybe an American Pope is just what the Church needs. In this past Sunday’s sermon, our pastor referenced a quote from St. Vincent de Lerins, who said, “Some popes the Lord gives to the Church, others He tolerates in the Church, & yet others He inflicts upon the Church.” We will just have to wait & see which category Pope Leo XIV will fall under over the course of his papacy. In the meantime, we pray! We pray for his holiness, for our holiness, & for a resurgence in faithful & devout Catholicism in the world. May Pope Leo XIV have the character of a lion, from which the familiar papal name draws its meaning. May he be a bold defender of the faith amid times of controversy & division, like Pope Leo the Great, the first Pope to bear the name. May he be inspired by the five Saint Pope Leos before him & may all of Heaven & Earth pray for a beautiful, unifying mission ahead. May he lead with clarity, prudence, fortitude, meekness, a desire for restoration, defense of Church doctrine, & above all, a return to sanctity, humility, & diligence in the pursuit of sainthood.
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This week has been such a beautiful time in our Church’s history! The anticipation leading up to the Conclave found many voices & opinions circulating on both mainstream news & social media channels. Questions about the cardinals’ voting process & speculations about who the next Pope could be seemed to be flooding the internet. How incredible that the Catholic Church is still so relevant in today’s modern society, despite all the pushback coming from those who wish to suppress it entirely. Pope Leo XIV was introduced to the world for the first time, & he appeared to be overcome with emotion – as would be expected when met with such an honorable responsibility. He smiled through tears, waving to the people cheering below, as they expectantly awaited to hear his first words. During this week of Conclave, my husband & I prayed for a holy Pope, one who will lead his flock closer to the Lord, & by His grace, become a saint in the process. Most people seemed to be sure of only one thing: that of course we would not have an American Pope, considering the “superpower” reputation of the country. But maybe an American Pope is just what the Church needs. In this past Sunday’s sermon, our pastor referenced a quote from St. Vincent de Lerins, who said, “Some popes the Lord gives to the Church, others He tolerates in the Church, & yet others He inflicts upon the Church.” We will just have to wait & see which category Pope Leo XIV will fall under over the course of his papacy. In the meantime, we pray! We pray for his holiness, for our holiness, & for a resurgence in faithful & devout Catholicism in the world. May Pope Leo XIV have the character of a lion, from which the familiar papal name draws its meaning. May he be a bold defender of the faith amid times of controversy & division, like Pope Leo the Great, the first Pope to bear the name. May he be inspired by the five Saint Pope Leos before him & may all of Heaven & Earth pray for a beautiful, unifying mission ahead. May he lead with clarity, prudence, fortitude, meekness, a desire for restoration, defense of Church doctrine, & above all, a return to sanctity, humility, & diligence in the pursuit of sainthood.
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from life in college not fully knowing who I was in relation to those around me & my identity in Christ, confused by a noncommittal dating experience, making friendships I thought would be longer-term than they ended up becoming, wearing shorts, & jeans, & leggings as pants 👖, pursuing a career in pediatric nursing 👩🏻‍⚕️🩺, devoutly Catholic but not understanding the beautiful history & ancient traditions of my faith, just going through the motions of attending Mass & adoration & college Catholic center retreats… … to becoming a stay-at-home wife & mama & homemaker 💍🤱🏻🏡 - married for almost four years to my incredible husband (my best friend & the love of my life! 💒) who showed me such intentionality & purpose in our courtship driven by his strong faith & dreams of the future, - a mother to the three most precious souls I could’ve ever imagined (two on earth 🩵🩷 & one with Jesus 👼🏼), - quitting my hospital job as an RN during my first pregnancy burnt out & exhausted from working 12-hour night shifts, so I could stay home with my babies 🏥, - rekindling friendships & reconnecting after years of experiencing different seasons of life, growing separately & realizing what God was really calling us to, - wearing exclusively long skirts & dresses, giving away all my shorts & pants, making modesty a new priority 👗, - discovering the Traditional Latin Mass in all its beauty as it increased my faith & awe in the Lord, creating a zeal in my heart to make reparations for all the irreverences & sacrileges made against Jesus & Mary, falling in love with the beautiful traditions of the Church that have fallen by the wayside ⛪️ - starting to veil when in the presence of God 👰🏻‍♀️ & baptizing my babies in the Traditional Rite as soon as possible (as early as 5 days old!), - buying a house in the country with my family, starting a garden in our backyard, raising chickens & sheep & bees 🐣🐑🐝, & building coops & greenhouses & shelters & hoop houses 🍅🌱 - & the list goes on! just feeling super grateful for where I am now, but also thankful for the experiences that led me here, crafting the path to become the woman God created me to be 🤍 #thecandidcatholic
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If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ll know how much I love talking about all things dating & relationships, marriage & motherhood, homemaking, & traditional Catholicism. Basically, everything I’ve experienced up to this point in my life (including my more recent content relating to homesteading, low-tox living, & healthy cooking) 💐 One thing I’m trying to work on & be better at is learning how to spend time with myself again - not necessarily as “Mama” or “Wife” or “Friend” (which are all beautiful titles I carry close to my heart!), but the woman that found her passions in writing & encouraging others, in reading books for fun & growing in spirituality, learning about my faith in a deeper, more meaningful way, & teaching myself how to let go of the past & dream about the future ✨ This is why I’m so excited to be collaborating with @livingrefine - a beautiful Catholic lifestyle email newsletter from @catholicvote for women who want to live authentically. They have such inspiring content & so many edifying articles with the best advice on relationships, health, food, culture, style, & good living. It’s not just a newsletter, it’s a community that celebrates & cultivates authentic human flourishing in full support of truth, beauty, & life 🌊 So, to celebrate the women who shape hearts & homes with quiet strength, timeless wisdom, & enduring beauty, we’re gifting one winner a thoughtfully curated collection reflecting the spirit of motherhood ⬇️ 📚 Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday from @theologyofhome 📖 Sincerely, Stoneheart from @emwilss 🕯️ Ave Maria Beeswax Candle & Tapers from @afewrandomthingsshop 📘 Be Bold in the Broken from @marylenaburg 🔪 Jean Dubost 3pc Cheese Knife Set 🌟 12” Stella Maris Star Charcuterie Board 🖋️ Stella Maris Notebook To enter, just sign up with your email at the link in my bio & you’ll get a chance to win $350 worth of quality home goods, books to feed the mother’s heart & mind, journals, candles, & much more! Super simple! 🫶🏼 Giveaway closes May 7, so tag your friends to let them know!! 🏷️
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If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ll know how much I love talking about all things dating & relationships, marriage & motherhood, homemaking, & traditional Catholicism. Basically, everything I’ve experienced up to this point in my life (including my more recent content relating to homesteading, low-tox living, & healthy cooking) 💐 One thing I’m trying to work on & be better at is learning how to spend time with myself again - not necessarily as “Mama” or “Wife” or “Friend” (which are all beautiful titles I carry close to my heart!), but the woman that found her passions in writing & encouraging others, in reading books for fun & growing in spirituality, learning about my faith in a deeper, more meaningful way, & teaching myself how to let go of the past & dream about the future ✨ This is why I’m so excited to be collaborating with @livingrefine - a beautiful Catholic lifestyle email newsletter from @catholicvote for women who want to live authentically. They have such inspiring content & so many edifying articles with the best advice on relationships, health, food, culture, style, & good living. It’s not just a newsletter, it’s a community that celebrates & cultivates authentic human flourishing in full support of truth, beauty, & life 🌊 So, to celebrate the women who shape hearts & homes with quiet strength, timeless wisdom, & enduring beauty, we’re gifting one winner a thoughtfully curated collection reflecting the spirit of motherhood ⬇️ 📚 Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday from @theologyofhome 📖 Sincerely, Stoneheart from @emwilss 🕯️ Ave Maria Beeswax Candle & Tapers from @afewrandomthingsshop 📘 Be Bold in the Broken from @marylenaburg 🔪 Jean Dubost 3pc Cheese Knife Set 🌟 12” Stella Maris Star Charcuterie Board 🖋️ Stella Maris Notebook To enter, just sign up with your email at the link in my bio & you’ll get a chance to win $350 worth of quality home goods, books to feed the mother’s heart & mind, journals, candles, & much more! Super simple! 🫶🏼 Giveaway closes May 7, so tag your friends to let them know!! 🏷️
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celebrating today’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🪚 with traditional latin high mass for Low Sunday, an easter egg hunt 🪺🐣, & an Italian-themed potluck 🇮🇹 with a stunning St. Joseph’s table filled with flowers & prayers & devotions & love 💐 . . #thecandidcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #traditionallatinmass #tlm #tridentinemass #latinmass #catholicwife #catholicmom #catholicfamily #traditionalfamily #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod
celebrating today’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🪚 with traditional latin high mass for Low Sunday, an easter egg hunt 🪺🐣, & an Italian-themed potluck 🇮🇹 with a stunning St. Joseph’s table filled with flowers & prayers & devotions & love 💐 . . #thecandidcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #traditionallatinmass #tlm #tridentinemass #latinmass #catholicwife #catholicmom #catholicfamily #traditionalfamily #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod
celebrating today’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🪚 with traditional latin high mass for Low Sunday, an easter egg hunt 🪺🐣, & an Italian-themed potluck 🇮🇹 with a stunning St. Joseph’s table filled with flowers & prayers & devotions & love 💐 . . #thecandidcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #traditionallatinmass #tlm #tridentinemass #latinmass #catholicwife #catholicmom #catholicfamily #traditionalfamily #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod
celebrating today’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🪚 with traditional latin high mass for Low Sunday, an easter egg hunt 🪺🐣, & an Italian-themed potluck 🇮🇹 with a stunning St. Joseph’s table filled with flowers & prayers & devotions & love 💐 . . #thecandidcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #traditionallatinmass #tlm #tridentinemass #latinmass #catholicwife #catholicmom #catholicfamily #traditionalfamily #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod
celebrating today’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🪚 with traditional latin high mass for Low Sunday, an easter egg hunt 🪺🐣, & an Italian-themed potluck 🇮🇹 with a stunning St. Joseph’s table filled with flowers & prayers & devotions & love 💐 . . #thecandidcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #traditionallatinmass #tlm #tridentinemass #latinmass #catholicwife #catholicmom #catholicfamily #traditionalfamily #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod
celebrating today’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🪚 with traditional latin high mass for Low Sunday, an easter egg hunt 🪺🐣, & an Italian-themed potluck 🇮🇹 with a stunning St. Joseph’s table filled with flowers & prayers & devotions & love 💐 . . #thecandidcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #traditionallatinmass #tlm #tridentinemass #latinmass #catholicwife #catholicmom #catholicfamily #traditionalfamily #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod
celebrating today’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🪚 with traditional latin high mass for Low Sunday, an easter egg hunt 🪺🐣, & an Italian-themed potluck 🇮🇹 with a stunning St. Joseph’s table filled with flowers & prayers & devotions & love 💐 . . #thecandidcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #traditionallatinmass #tlm #tridentinemass #latinmass #catholicwife #catholicmom #catholicfamily #traditionalfamily #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod
celebrating today’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🪚 with traditional latin high mass for Low Sunday, an easter egg hunt 🪺🐣, & an Italian-themed potluck 🇮🇹 with a stunning St. Joseph’s table filled with flowers & prayers & devotions & love 💐 . . #thecandidcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #traditionallatinmass #tlm #tridentinemass #latinmass #catholicwife #catholicmom #catholicfamily #traditionalfamily #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod
celebrating today’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🪚 with traditional latin high mass for Low Sunday, an easter egg hunt 🪺🐣, & an Italian-themed potluck 🇮🇹 with a stunning St. Joseph’s table filled with flowers & prayers & devotions & love 💐 . . #thecandidcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #traditionallatinmass #tlm #tridentinemass #latinmass #catholicwife #catholicmom #catholicfamily #traditionalfamily #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod
celebrating today’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🪚 with traditional latin high mass for Low Sunday, an easter egg hunt 🪺🐣, & an Italian-themed potluck 🇮🇹 with a stunning St. Joseph’s table filled with flowers & prayers & devotions & love 💐 . . #thecandidcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #traditionallatinmass #tlm #tridentinemass #latinmass #catholicwife #catholicmom #catholicfamily #traditionalfamily #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod
celebrating today’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🪚 with traditional latin high mass for Low Sunday, an easter egg hunt 🪺🐣, & an Italian-themed potluck 🇮🇹 with a stunning St. Joseph’s table filled with flowers & prayers & devotions & love 💐 . . #thecandidcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #traditionallatinmass #tlm #tridentinemass #latinmass #catholicwife #catholicmom #catholicfamily #traditionalfamily #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod
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celebrating today’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🪚 with traditional latin high mass for Low Sunday, an easter egg hunt 🪺🐣, & an Italian-themed potluck 🇮🇹 with a stunning St. Joseph’s table filled with flowers & prayers & devotions & love 💐 . . #thecandidcatholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #traditionallatinmass #tlm #tridentinemass #latinmass #catholicwife #catholicmom #catholicfamily #traditionalfamily #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod
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I just think this nickname trend is so sweet 🥹 If I wasn’t named “Gabriela”, what other name do I look like I could be? . . #thecandidcatholic #catholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #catholicwife #catholicmom #stayathomemom #sahm #babiesanddreams #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #homemaker #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod #prolife #momfluencer #viral
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I just think this nickname trend is so sweet 🥹 If I wasn’t named “Gabriela”, what other name do I look like I could be? . . #thecandidcatholic #catholic #catholicsofinstagram #catholiccreatives #traditionalcatholicism #catholics #catholicblogger #traditionalcatholic #catholicwife #catholicmom #stayathomemom #sahm #babiesanddreams #boymom #girlmom #calledtocreate #catholicmoms #catholicmomsofinstagram #raisingsaints #catholiccreative #catholicism #homemaker #tradwife #femininity #femininenotfeminist #conservative #womanofgod #prolife #momfluencer #viral
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