Welcome to Fairest Love Families! This series highlights families throughout the United States who have a love for their Catholic faith and a devotion to the Blessed Mother.

Meet Carla and Pablo Fernandez!

Carla: I am from Mexico and was raised in Miami, Florida. My husband is from a small city in Spain called Sevilla. We met because he was friends with my cousins but met briefly. We fell in love in Medjugorje about 7 years after we had met. We have 2 kids, a girl and a baby boy. 

Do you have any religious traditions that you keep as a family?

We like getting dressed up for mass, we live our household with love and respect, we pray together, and we celebrate the religious traditions of both Spain and Mexico. 

What role does your faith play in your family life?

It is a central role. We want our children to grow up in the Catholic Church and to have a personal relationship with God. 

What is your favorite devotion or prayer as a family? Why?

The rosary, because it brings us all together and we can all participate. 

What was a moment, personally or within your family, that you felt Our Lady working in your life?

Our lady brought my husband and myself together in Medjugorje and brought us to Jesus. She has a very special place in our family’s heart and essence. 

Share a moment when the Blessed Mother has helped you through a difficult time or a challenge you faced as a family…

Every time we have a fight or are going through difficult times she is there to guide us. She makes herself present through people, or images, or prayers and leads us back to her son Jesus. 

What would you want your children to take away from any particular devotion you have to the Blessed Mother? 

To know that they are always protected by her and to not be afraid for She is with them. 

If you could impart any wisdom to your children about the faith, what would it be?

To put Faith first and trust in the Lord. 

How has Mary been a mother to you?

She is the model of motherhood that I want to imitate as a mother of 2. She has also encouraged me, accompanied me, and kept me safe throughout my whole life. She has always made me feel special.