Veil + Armour: Holiness in Motherhood and Daily Life

Send us Fan Mail 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 ta...

Send us Fan Mail Keywords 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 s...

Send us Fan Mail 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 an...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 depressi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 midto...

Send us Fan Mail 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 hea...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 inst...

Send us Fan Mail 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 psycholo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fem...

Send us Fan Mail From Stressed to Blessed with Christian Homemaking Expert Tessa Weenink How can integrating chores and cheerfulness transform your home life? This episode of Veil and Armour features Tessa Weenink from Aimed at the Heart, a homeschooling mother of six children, a dairy farmer and a Christian life coach who empowers mothers through faith-filled strategies. Tessa shares her remarkab...

Send us Fan Mail Summary for Episode 14: Josh and Lisa Canning: An Adventure of Faith with our 10 children What if you could navigate the complexities of marriage, family, and faith with wisdom and grace? Join us on the Veil and Armour podcast as we welcome Lisa and Josh Canning, Catholic parents of 10 children, who share their remarkable journey from a serendipitous meeting at a diocesan Catholic...

Send us Fan Mail The Catholic Feminine Genius vs. Radical Feminism: An In-Depth Discussion with Sister Helena Raphael Burns, fsp Join us on the Veil and Armour podcast for an enlightening conversation with Sister Helena Raphael Burns, a member of the Daughters of St. Paul, who is well-known for her media ministry.  We are talking about the "F' word this week: Feminism! In this episode, S...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 12: Fr. Rob Galea's Journey to Jesus + the Priesthood Part One: "When We Fall, God Rises" This episode is a must-listen for parents and anyone seeking inspiration and hope. Father Rob Galea's journey from addiction to priesthood, his encounter with Jesus, and his mission to evangelize through music and ministry offer valuable insights into the transform...

Send us Fan Mail The Rosary: A Catholic Response to the Olympics with Cassandre Verhelst Join us on the Veil and Armor podcast as we welcome Cassandre Verhelst, Head of the Anglophone edition of the Hozana App, to share the electrifying atmosphere of Paris, France, during the Olympics. We delve into the fervour of the locals, the heightened security, and the lifestyle tweaks that come with hosting...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a special Father's Day episode of the Veil and Armour podcast as we celebrate fatherhood with my husband, Joseph. In this episode, my husband discusses the vocation of fatherhood, rooted in faith, devotion, and mutual respect within the family. He shares about the role of fathers as knights, protectors and providers for the family.  By drawing inspiration from Sai...

Send us Fan Mail From Theatre to Motherhood: Rediscovering yourself during Motherhood with Emanuela Hall Ever wondered how to rediscover your true self during the trials of motherhood? Join us for an enlightening conversation with our special guest, Emanuela Hall, a Catholic speaking coach and story consultant, who transformed her life from a theatre actress to a homeschooling mom of three. Emanue...

Send us Fan Mail Finding cultural common ground in pro-life issues When you're navigating life's moral maelstroms, where do you find your anchor? This episode of Veil and Armor seeks to find the beacon in the fog, featuring Blaise Alleyne from the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform. Together, we steer through the tumultuous topics of abortion, euthanasia, and Canada's medically...

Send us Fan Mail As the May flowers bloom, it signals the time for honouring Our Blessed Mother in this month of May. It is also the time when we honour our mothers for Mother's Day, celebrated during the same month. In this week's episode, our Veil and Armour podcast welcomes Cassandre Verhelst, the Hozana App's Development Manager of the English Edition. Cassandre speaks with Shei...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 6 of the Veil + Armour podcast, Sheila shares some insights she had gained from attending a recent silent retreat for women. She debunks her top three excuses for the necessity of an annual retreat: no time, no money, no need for it. Sheila also shares a talk by her friend, Ina, during the retreat. A mother of six, Ina shared her reflection on Jesus' Parable of Sal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are joined by Ramona Treviño, author of "Redeemed by Grace: A Catholic Woman's Journey to Planned Parenthood and Back". Ramona was a former Clinic Manager for Planned Parenthood. Now a pro-life advocate, Ramona shares her recent experiences with the 40 Days for Life campaign, where she travels extensively, engaging in rallies and vigils aimed at...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tammy Peterson shares her heartfelt and inspiring story of love, loss, and grief after her father's passing. "Doing the next right thing" is something she learned early on in life from her father. Through her powerful reflections, Tammy takes us on a journey that touches on her practices of meditation, her experiences attending Jordan's lecture...