Veil + Armour: Holiness in Motherhood and Daily Life
From former feminist to exploring the Catholic feminine genius: Learning how to be a "Proverbs 31 Woman" in the Modern World Authentic conversations about faith, family and femininity. Are you seeking a joyful, life-changing + Christ-centred vision of motherhood & femininity? Are you seeking authenticity, clarity, and confidence in your vocation as a Christian wife and mother, and seek to understand your husband's role and mission in the family, in his work, and in the world, and your divine calling as parents? Sheila Nonato is a stay-at-home and homeschooling mom, and an award-winning journalist. Her work has been published by The Catholic Register (Toronto), Postmedia News - Ottawa (National Post), The Jordan Times (Amman), IRIN Middle East (UN news agency), The Canadian Press, The Globe and Mail, China Daily, The Christian Science Monitor We will explore the Catholic Feminine Genius of women. Is popular culture the only lens within which we can view a woman's worth and purpose? The Catholic vision of motherhood and womanhood presents the "feminine genius," embodying the Christian virtues of service, sacrifice, and lasting joy and fulfillment in our God-given vocation as women, mothers, future mothers and spiritual mothers. We seek to bridge the gap between the understanding of women in the secular world vs. a countercultural Christian vision of a woman's role & power, rooted in the Bible and Church tradition. Veil + Armour is a Top 10 Motherhood & Catholic podcast via Goodpods' rankings charts. Thank you to our faithful listeners and subscribers! God bless! https://www.sheilanonato.com https://www.veilandarmour.com https://www.instagram.com/@veilandarmour https://www.x.com/@sheilanonato on X/Twitter
Episodes
A Blessed Holy Week and Triduum to you all!
This week, we have a special guest co-host, Sheila' daughter, to introduce this week's special episode for Easter.
The power of the Easter Vigil—that "Mother of All Vigils"—shines through in this remarkable homily from Father Peter Turrone, delivered at Holy Rosary Parish in mid-Toronto, Canada. Beginning with the blessing of fire and preparation of the Pas...
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Mom life coach, Christian, Motherhood, parenting, gratitude, communication, family support, joy in motherhood, daily routine, mental health, family responsibilities, homemaking, motherhood, communication, independence, skills, empowerment, family, relationships, personal growth, parenting
Summary
From struggles with depression and post-partum depression, Tessa Weenink, a Christian mom and life coach, shares her...
What could a multi-million dollar Hermès Birkin bag possibly teach us about our Catholic faith? As it turns out, quite a lot. The way collectors prize, protect, and see these luxury handbags appreciate in value mirrors how we should view our familly, our spiritual life, and our vocation as wives and mothers —especially during the sacred season of Lent.
For busy women, finding time for prayer often feels impos...
In this conversation, Tammy Peterson and Queenie Yu share their personal journeys of faith, and the transformative power of prayer and the Holy Rosary. They discuss the profound impact of suffering and the Cross on one's spiritual life and transformation. The conversation also delves into the significance of Mary as a model for womanhood and the "feminine genius."
They discuss the role of Mother Mary i...
How to build your "Saints Prayer Squad" to build a prayer community around the world and discover the power of prayer
Social media and the Internet can be tools for good to evangelize across borders. However, it can also point to the dark side of humanity
How do we sanctify social media?
With careful and purposeful intentionality in what we consume on social media and for Christian content creators, what we pr...
The Heart of Gospel Perfection and escaping worldly perfectionism with best-selling author Colleen Carroll Campbell
Part 2 of the interview with Colleen Carroll Campbell
From the chaos of high-stakes politics to the serene wisdom of saints, Colleen Carroll Campbell's journey unfolds with compelling revelations. As a former White House speechwriter, Colleen discusses the unique challenges and spiritual awakenings sh...
Find Freedom from Perfectionism and Embrace God's Perfect Love with Colleen Carroll Campbell
In this episode of the Veil and Armour podcast, host Sheila Nonato welcomes Colleen Carroll Campbell, an award-winning journalist, best-selling Catholic author, former Presidential Speech Writer, and homeschooling Mom, to discuss her critically-acclaimed book, "The Heart of Perfection."
Colleen shares i...
Is alcohol advertising targeting women and mothers? The Catholic Sobriety Coach, Christie Walker, helps us to navigate and analyze alcohol marketing. She also talks about finding faith and freedom from alcohol addiction.
In this episode of the Veil and Armour Podcast, host Sheila Nonato interviews Christie Walker, The Catholic Sobriety Coach.
They discuss how alcohol marketing targets women, using t...
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Catholic sobriety, alcohol addiction, faith, recovery, coaching, spirituality, mental health, personal growth, support, community, sobriety, addiction, faith, recovery, alcohol, parenting, support systems, marketing, youth awareness, prayer
Summary: Part 1 of Sheila's conversation with Christie Walker, The Catholic Sobriety Coach
In this conversation, Sheila Nonato speaks with Christie Walker, who is k...
Happy Thanksgiving and A Blessed start to the Advent Seasons!
In this week's episode, Sheila Nonato speaks with "Veils by Lily" owner and founder, Lily Wilson, about the return of the practice of veiling among some Catholic women in church.
Let's go behind the veil as we explore the renewed tradition of veiling among Catholic women with Catholic entrepreneur and mother of seven, L...
To Jesus, through Mary: The Friendship Forged in Faith of Tammy Peterson and Queenie Yu
God speaks to us in many ways. From the gorgeous morning sunrise, to the joyful laughter of children, or a hospital visit from an unexpected guest.
God doesn't need any words to let us know of His presence.
We may not be aware of Him, but our Loving Father is communicating to us, reaching out to us, ...
In this week's episode, we pay tribute to the military and their families, all the holy souls we have lost to war, on this Rememberance Day in Canada and Veterans' Day in the United States.
We are joined by Josh Canning @catholicjosh , Catholic entrepreneur, content creator mental health advocate, and Catholic father of 10 children. Josh talks about the cross of depression and navigating mental illn...
23. The Gift of the Rosary and the Heart of A Saint is coming to Ontario! with Father Peter Turrrone
For this episode, Laura Salem, Videographer/Photographer/Owner of In His Image Photo & Film Inc. is our special correspondent. Laura spoke with Father Peter Turrone, Pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in midtown Toronto.
Today, Oct. 31, at Noon (ET), there will be Holy Mass to start events related to the relic pilgrimage stop of the soon-to-be canonized Blessed Carlo Acutis in midtown Toronto at Holy Rosary Par...
It's a week before the much anticipated U.S. election!
Do you feel anxious about the election? What's a Catholic response to the anxiety, worry and divisiveness of politics today?
Hozana App is suggesting we turn to our Catholic faith and the Holy Rosary!
In Episode 11: The Rosary - A Catholic Response to the Paris Olympics with Veil + Armour, Cassandre Verhelst, the head of the English Divi...
Izabela Ciesinska, celebrated author and illustrator, takes us on an inspiring journey from her childhood in Communist Poland to her flourishing creative career in Canada, all framed by her profound return to the Catholic faith. We unpack the heartfelt inspiration behind her debut children's book, "The Little Donkey and God's Big Plan," where a single Biblical passage sparked deep reflections on Go...
Join Sister Helena Burns, fsp, and Sheila Nonato on Veil and Armour as they explore a profound question: Can understanding our divine nature and the Christian perspective shed light upon the ongoing gender debate? Sister Helena brings remarkable insights from Pope Benedict’s reflections on modern rebellion and the vital role of the body in today’s contentious discussions. During this week of Canadian Thanksgiving, we&...
In honour of the month of the Most Holy Rosary, and the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7, we present a series of episodes dedicated to Our Blessed Mother and the Holy Rosary.
The first in our special series is the powerful vocation story of Father Peter Turrone, the pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Father Turrone is a former missionary with the Consolata MIs...
Have you had a traumatic experience after giving birth? If yes, how did you heal from that experience?
Brigid Tebaldi shares her transformative journey from birth trauma to becoming a beacon of hope for mothers navigating similar paths. Her creation of Loreto Wellness is a tribute to her faith-driven healing process, inspired by the Litany of Loreto, and the power of maternal instincts. Brigid opens up about...
How to become like saints through virtue, patience and resilience with Jacqueline Clovis, Founder of Determined to Achieve
Can virtues like generosity and forgiveness truly transform your mental health and personal development? Join us as we welcome Jacqueline Clovis, a Catholic mindset coach and CEO of Determined to Achieve, who offers a refreshing perspective on merging psychology with the Catholic faith. J...
What happens when resilience meets faith in the face of life’s trials? This week on Veil and Armour, we welcome pioneering Feminine Genius podcaster Rachel Wong from Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Rachel shares her remarkable journey as the founder of The Feminine Genius Podcast, which she hosted from 2019 to 2022. It was a podcast that celebrated the myriad expressions of Catholic femininity. She opens up about her mental ...
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