33. Bibles and Birkins: A Busy Mother's Guide to Lent, Practical tips for time-starved mothers and for beginners

Send us Fan MailWhat 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 impossible. Yet carving out just 15 minutes at the beginning and end of each day can transform our relationship with God. Prayer doesn't require perfect silence or uninterrupted solitude; it can happen while washing dishes, commuting on the subway, or feeding a baby. Just as a Birkin bag retains its value and can appreciate in value over time with loving care and protection of this prized asset, our daily tasks become pathways to sanctification when offered to God with love. It will also contribute to the development and enrichment of our relationship with God, and to our families.The podcast invites listeners to consider a media fast this Lent—perhaps the most countercultural sacrifice in our digital age. By setting app limits or deleting social platforms altogether, we break free from comparison, perfectionism, and the dopamine hits of so-called "vanity metrics" of the number of likes and followers we get on our social media pages and accounts. This digital detoxification creates space for gratitude, genuine human connection, and deeper spiritual focus. Complemented by practical suggestions for almsgiving through decluttering, preparing extra food for those in need, and giving up unhealthy habits, this episode offers realistic guidance for mothers seeking to journey meaningfully toward Calvary, and towards Easter. Whether you're balancing career demands or managing a household full-time, these Lenten practices will help you invest in what truly matters—your eternal soul and those entrusted to your care. Please subscribe to our podcast and YouTube Channel to help us spread the word about our podcast apostolate. Please share with a mother or friend who would benefit from the messages in this episode, and please join us in being brave, bold, and blessed this Lenten season.Books mentioned: 1) "The Way of the Cross" by St. Josemaria Escrivahttps://escriva.org/en/via-crucis/1/https://opusdei.org/en-ng/article/the-way-of-the-cross/(with audio, and links to purchase the book)2) "Media Fasting: Six Weeks to Recharge in Christ" by Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSPhttps://paulinestore.ca/media-fasting.htmlHave a Blessed Lent!If you would like to help us and find our podcast useful for your spiritual life, please consider subscribing to our podcast and YouTube channel, and writing a five-star review, if it warrants it. This would help us spread the word. Thank you and God bless!Would you like to help us reach 1,000 subscribers on YouTube? We are almost halfway there! We would be most grateful! Thank you! This would help us make the podcast financially sustainable, and to enable us to continue to bring you content that enriches your spiritual life. Thank you and God bless!Online references: To see what the $2 million Birkin bag looks like: https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-top-6-most-expensive-hermes-birkin-bagshttps://sothebysrealty.ae/the-journal/most-expensive-birkin-bag/Support the showTo reach Veil + Armour, please visit:https://veilandarmour.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@veilandarmourhttps://www.x.com/@sheilanonatohttps://www.sheilanonato.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/@veilandarmourWhat resonated with you the most about this episode? Feel free to email us and let us know!Email: [email protected] our podcast helped you in some way, or could help someone else, kindly share our podcast with a friend!