A Renaissance of Chapel Veils

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Spyridon said:
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BlackFriar:
Lets just spend time with Jesus in Church veil or no veil.
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…let’s not judge the motives of those who choose to veil or not veil either way.
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Why?
Its not a moral judgement about individuals, its a sociological observation re a new mass phenomenon re large numbers of younger women suddenly obsessed with publicly praying in a mildly coquettish fashion/appearance beneath a pretty lace cloth that really does seem to do little to “veil” her glory as St Paul (and culture) once intended.

Is there something immoral with observing this and suggesting the causal mechanisms at play may have little to do with actually spending better quality time with God?

If there is any moral judging of individual persons I believe that is what you are doing re myself is it not (“are you mocking…”)?
 
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I think many women feel called to veil and would like to do so but feel embarrassed and that they would look out of place doing so.

Definitely it is becoming increasingly popular and I would urge any woman who feels called to veil to do so.
 
I haven’t seen this as a trend among either young gals or older dames here in Pittsburgh, although we’re usually 2 years behind any trend.

I’m not sure whether I believe its as prevalent as the authors of this story think, I don’t think that Hilfiger or Michael Kors has come out with lines of chapel veils yet, and that will be the key to say its back.
 
does the church have a stance on this? What about the early church fathers? Scripture?
 
1 Corinthians 11 is the discussion of women covering their heads in church- and men not.
 
St. Thomas Aquinas also mentioned it in his published commentary on the book of Corinthians.
 
BlackFriar said:
Chapel veils are very fashionable and beautiful on women, like high heels, stockings, cosmetics and jewellery.
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That’s why I loathe the practice. It’s not a statement of faith among some. (I am not saying all who indulge in this practice are not devout; some are.) I live in a very large city, the second largest in the US. No one here under eighty does this. I am against it because it reminds me of the Pharisees who made a show of praying. (Again, I’m not saying all people who cover their heard are making a show; many are not, but one doesn’t know). True honor and respect for God comes from the heart and soul, not from covering the head. If covering the head indicated honor and respect, men would be doing it, too. In fact, we would all probably be required to do it, just as we’re all supposed to genuflect before the altar.
 
I have officially been a Catholic for just 4 years. So I can’t claim to be an expert on much of anything.
But - it looks like many people take it upon themselves to be ultra judgemental about minor things.
Such as, a piece of lace.
A young mother who was confirmed from the RCIA class I was in, has worn a veil to Mass since confirmation. Young, old fashioned, simply wishes to be as Catholic as possible, and sees this as being proper Catholic. It’s between her and God. None of my business.🙂
 
I don’t think that men who remove their hats or caps when entering church are making a show of it, just showing respect. So I don’t doubt that it’s the same with women who wear chapel veils for the same reason.
 
It would make more sense if grandma decided to bring out her old veil or scarf from the days when it was customary. But even she has the good sense to no longer do so.
 
SusanneT said:
I think many women feel called to veil and would like to do so but feel embarrassed and that they would look out of place doing so.

Definitely it is becoming increasingly popular and I would urge any woman who feels called to veil to do so.
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What a curious expression, “called to veil”.
Is it like a call to the priesthood or religious life…meaning directly from God?

I suggest its better to keep language real and neutral by the expression “feel the urge…”
God may well have nothing to do with it.
 
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hahaha. That may very well be.

That said, I’m a fan of expressions of femininity. I like seeing the ladies be ladies, sexist relic that I am.
 
I don’t yet see a trend where men are “called to cap or hat” yet so they can restore the ancient custom of doffing them in divine respect when coming into Church.

But who knows, the wind blows and calls where it will.

Yes, the “call to doff”, a nice turn of phrase.
It has a certain ring to it 🙂.
 
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Sorry but I do think that some women do feel a real ‘call to veil’ It is not emotive language, it is a feeling that God is calling us to do so.
 
There’s also consecrated virgins, who are given an actual veil at their consecration. Their veil representing their spousal relationship with Christ, like a nun. In a sense, they are “called” to veil.
 
acanonlawyer said:
Loathe? Pretty strong response. You better not go to (South) Korea, where most women wear a simple, white veil.
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I’ve lived and worked in South Korea and did not see most women dressed like that. For the most part, the women were dressed as women dress here.
 
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