Kimberly Hahn’s Bible Study, Graced and Gifted: Biblical Wisdom for the Homemaker’s Heart and podcast Beloved and Blessed by the St Paul Institute are incredible resources for Catholic homemakers, learning to live out the vocation of wife and mother. If you feel a little lost and need some tips or tricks for homemaking, this book is for you! If you feel like a failure who isn’t any good at the domestic stuff, she has the words of encouragement and tools you need.
Catholic Homemaker: Kimberly Hahn
What if you could sit down and be mentored by Kimberly Hahn about homemaking? Today we get that chance, as Kimberly joins us to share insights from the new edition of her book Graced and Gifted: Biblical Wisdom for the Homemaker’s Heart.
A Woman Who Needs No Introduction
Kimberly Hahn is a Catholic speaker and author who, alongside her husband Scott, has been a pillar of wisdom in the Catholic community for decades. Married for over 40 years, Kimberly is the mother of six children, with her 20th grandchild on the way. One of her sons has recently been ordained a priest, while another is preparing for the diaconate.
Her life of faith, family, and ministry radiates through her work—and her new book offers fresh encouragement for wives, mothers, and homemakers navigating every stage of life.
The Inspiration Behind Graced and Gifted
Kimberly shared that the inspiration for this book came early in her marriage. Looking for guidance on homemaking, she turned to Proverbs 31, a passage written by a queen mother advising her son on what to seek in a wife. Kimberly realized this text wasn’t just ancient wisdom, but a roadmap for women today who long to serve God and their families with love.
“Priority loving leads to priority living,” she explains. Homemaking is not primarily about tasks, but about relationships—with God, with a spouse, with children, and with the wider community.
Homemaking as a Calling
Kimberly points out that our culture often undervalues homemaking, treating it as a burden rather than a calling. Yet when understood in light of faith, it becomes a sacred ministry.
“The Holy Spirit makes the sanctuary the home of God, where His presence dwells,” she says. By serving within the home, women mirror the Spirit’s presence—welcoming children, extending hospitality, and shaping daily life into an offering of love.
This perspective transforms the home from a “trap” into a place of communion, where everyday tasks become expressions of service to God and family.
Lessons in Humility
One of Kimberly’s key messages to young mothers is the importance of humility. No matter how organized or accomplished, homemaking will always remind us of our dependence on God.
“You can have a wonderful meal on the table and care for the children all day, and then realize there are five loads of laundry still waiting,” she laughs. Instead of seeing this as failure, Kimberly sees it as an invitation to lean on God’s grace, trusting that every task—big or small—can be sanctified.
Ordinary Tasks as Prayer
One of the most beautiful insights from Graced and Gifted is how the ordinary can become prayer. Kimberly recalls a moment when she felt overwhelmed carrying a pile of laundry up the stairs. At the top of the pile was a little shirt that had been passed down through all her sons.
Suddenly, God opened her eyes to see not just the repetition of laundry, but the countless ways she had loved her children through that one small garment.
“It wasn’t the task that changed—it was my heart,” she reflects. “God calls us to do little things with great love.”
The Ministry of Presence
Kimberly emphasizes that homemaking is less about perfection and more about presence. Whether through celebrating birthdays and baptism anniversaries, sending a quick text to a grown child, or keeping journals for each grandchild, she seeks tangible ways to remind her family they are deeply loved.
Even small gestures—words of affirmation, affectionate touch, or simply “catching your child doing good”—become powerful expressions of care.
Embracing the Vocation
Kimberly acknowledges that not everyone grew up with strong role models in homemaking. That’s why resources, communities, and multi-generational conversations are so important. Through her writing, podcast (Beloved and Blessed), and teaching, she hopes to foster spaces where women of all ages can learn from and encourage one another.
Her wisdom is both practical and deeply spiritual: homemaking isn’t about being a “Catholic Martha Stewart,” but about creating a home filled with peace, order, and love.
Final Takeaway
Homemaking, as Kimberly Hahn reminds us, is not about perfection but about presence. It’s about prioritizing relationships, finding prayer in the ordinary, and embracing humility in the daily tasks. Her book Graced and Gifted opens up this vision, offering encouragement and practical wisdom for women seeking to live out their vocation with joy.
To learn more, visit Beloved and Blessed or explore her work with the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.
