Veil + Armour: Holiness in Motherhood and Daily Life

Send us Fan Mail For Day 2 of the Retreat for Mothers, we explore how forgiveness breaks perfectionism’s grip and how Mother Mary’s quiet strength reframes what it means to “stand” in seasons of weakness. Scripture, Benedictine balance, and a living in hope guides us toward peace, presence, and practical prayer. • Mother Mary standing at the cross as a model of resilient presence • Erika Kirk, pub...

Send us Fan Mail The news cycle overwhelms us with tragedy—political assassinations, church shootings, global conflicts, and the cries of suffering people worldwide. Where do we turn when darkness seems to engulf our daily lives? This deeply moving episode offers a spiritual sanctuary through a special Mother's Day retreat that feels perfectly timed for our current moment of collective grief....

Send us Fan Mail "Who is that woman holding my baby?"   This jarring moment of non-recognition became the catalyst for Maureen Brintnell's remarkable transformation journey. After years of putting everyone else first, this homeschooling mother of eight found herself staring at a Disney vacation photo, unable to recognize the exhausted stranger cradling her child. In this powerful co...

Send us Fan Mail A Remarkable Friendship of Faith: Cancer survivor Tammy Peterson and Catholic convert Queenie Yu  A blessed Rosary and daily prayers in a hospital atrium sparked an extraordinary spiritual journey for Tammy Peterson. Recorded just five days before her confirmation into the Catholic Church, this intimate conversation reveals how suffering became the doorway to profound transformati...

Send us Fan Mail Catholic sex and marriage coach, and moral theologian, Dr. Sarah Bartel shares her insights on marital intimacy from a Catholic perspective, explaining how sex is a physical renewal of our marriage vows and addressing common misconceptions that prevent couples from experiencing true intimacy. • The Catholic understanding of sex as "body language" that renews our marriage...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when motherhood leaves you wondering who you are beyond diapers, carpools, or an empty nest? In this illuminating conversation with Jill Simons, Executive Director of Many Parts Ministries, we uncover how understanding your charisms—unique spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit—can transform your identity and purpose as a Catholic woman. Jill explains the crucial di...

Send us Fan Mail Girl Talk: Sheila interviews Cassandre about her wedding preparations and the importance of prayer during the engagement and after the wedding. This is Part 2 of the conversation. Highlights: 9:03 Intuition entrusted in prayer 9:22 When Cassandre's fiance knew she was The One 10:17 "I knew a year and a half before that he was the one." 10:34 "I did not have a l...

Send us Fan Mail A Young Catholic Bride prepares for her marriage in Paris, France. Sheila speaks with Cassandre Verheslt from Paris, France, who has some bittersweet news for us! Stay tuned to find out! 0:01 Cassandre's quote: Growing closer to Jesus 0:32 Welcome1:07 "Love is patient, love is kind." 1 Corinthians 1-13 2:39 Opening prayer 3:10 Cassandre's Announcement 5:10 Unde...

Send us Fan Mail "For I know my Redeemer Lives." The Book of Job, Chapter 19, Verse 25 Hear Part 2 of Jaylen Meyer's incredible Journey to Heaven, a young mother's story of overcoming addiction and finding Jesus through the Word of God. How did she and her family face the cross of cancer? The conclusion to her story, through the words of her dear friend, Catholic author, homesc...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Feast of Corpus Christi! In this episode of the Veil and Armour podcast, Sheila Nonato interviews Charisse Tierney, who shares the inspiring story of her beloved friend ,Jaylen Meyer. Charisse discusses her journey as a mother, writer, and musician, and how her friendship with Jaylen blossomed through shared experiences in faith and motherhood. The conversation delves into J...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Part II of the conversation with Dr. Dermot Kearney, former President of the Catholic Medical Association in the United Kingdom. Dr. Kearney discusses Abortion Pill Reversal (APR), a medical treatment deemed controversial by pro-abortion groups, that can help women who change their minds after taking the first abortion pill mifepristone. His work providing this tre...

Send us Fan Mail Christian doctor Dermot Kearney shares his harrowing experience of being targeted by abortion providers and medical authorities for offering Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) treatment to women who changed their minds after taking the first abortion pill (mifepristone). His case highlights the intersection of religious discrimination and medical freedom in healthcare. • Dr. Kearney and...

Send us Fan Mail Do the Ten Commandments apply to all aspects of our lives, including the online world where the distinction between virtual and real actions often becomes blurred? Let's hear Ed Van Buskirk, a big proponent of teaching the Ten Commandments in our schools and homes, explain how God's Commandments serve as a roadmap for happiness and meaningful relationships rather than re...

Send us Fan Mail Ed Van Buskirk shares his journey from IT business owner to founder of If You Love Me Ministry after a men's retreat challenged his knowledge of the Ten Commandments, leading him to see them as God's recipe for a wonderful life rather than restrictive rules. • Discovering the Ten Commandments as relationship-builders that foster harmony with God and others • How confusio...

Send us Fan Mail Tammy Peterson shares her journey of faith, family, and finding strength through prayer during life's most challenging moments, offering wisdom on navigating marriage, motherhood, and personal transformation. • Beautiful prayers for Pope Francis and the cardinals selecting the next pope< • Reflections on attending the Alberta Prayer Breakfast and supporting policies that h...

Send us Fan Mail Unexpected blessings often emerge from life's darkest moments.  For Tammy Peterson, a terminal diagnosis opened the door to profound spiritual transformation, miraculous healing, and ultimately, reception into the Catholic Church. This episode pulls back the curtain on our conversation with Tammy and Dr. Jordan Peterson on the very day of her confirmation last year on March 3...

Send us Fan Mail Faith journeys often reveal themselves in unexpected moments of clarity. For Tammy Peterson, this clarity came during a poignant Good Friday service when she approached Christ's crucifix with tears streaming down her face. "I could see Christ was hurting every time I sinned," she shares, connecting this revelation to a profound experience she had in St. John's...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks be to God! Our warmest thanks to each and every one of you!  Happy Podcast Anniversary! As we mark one year of the Veil and Armour podcast, this episode invites you into a personal family conversation about creating spiritual retreats within the rhythm of daily life. Recorded during Holy Week but relevant year-round, we explore how the concept of "retreat" can tra...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ble...

Send us Fan Mail Keywords: 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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." ...

Send us Fan Mail 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 f...

Send us Fan Mail 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 uniqu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Perfe...