Are you covering your head ? (Directed to the women)

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There were a couple of good answers above regarding how this was a custom and tradition of long standing, so much so that it wasnt specifically addressed because it was implied, like candles on the alter. The church never changed its teaching on this custom, after Vatican II it was changed without consent and allowed because it was prevelent…not what I agree with but thats how many changes crept in. It was done growing out of the eastern origen of many early customs. Mary is always shown with her head covered, as was the custom of the day, especially out of respect in a church or synagogue.
But add to that the fact that St.Paul said the angels WANT us to cover our heads in church.
I cover my head, hats in winter, silly round veil or matching to the outfit hat. We have about 10 per cent who do. I also dont receive in the hand, since my hands were not consecrated to touch the body of Christ.
 
I wish the Church would be clear on this subject. Black and white I mean. I came in to the Church a few years ago unclear about headcovering - I’m still unclear. A few women wore a veil, but most not. It is apparently not important to the Church anymore, or they would do something about it. I would gladly cover my head if they would say so - today. But they don’t.
 
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I wish the Church would be clear on this subject. Black and white I mean. I came in to the Church a few years ago unclear about headcovering - I’m still unclear. A few women wore a veil, but most not. It is apparently not important to the Church anymore, or they would do something about it. I would gladly cover my head if they would say so - today. But they don’t.
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I think that the fact that not a peep has come from the Church on the topic DOES make it black and white - clearly it’s not important or necessary or it would rate a mention.

Plenty of such things ARE specifically mentioned in Church law - eg priestly vestments, the necessity of having a crucifix in every church (as opposed to a cross without a figure of Jesus on it), specifications for producing and disposing of the bread and wine etc.

Obviously the Church DOES take such things seriously enough to mention them WHEN they’re important.
 
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kmmd:
I went on line to research it and found this kensmen.com/catholic/theveil.html which I think will interest at least a few of you.
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I’m sorry, but that website is incredibly anti-Catholic. They are NOT in communion with Rome; perusing the other pages makes that clear enough.

On topic, I used to cover my hair with a “chapel veil.” Actually, I began with a “chapel cap,” because I was too nervous to go all-out with a veil right away! I was influenced in this by occasionally attending an Indult Tridentine Mass, and seeing several women there who covered their hair.

The first time my pastor made a snide remark about “that doily” on my head was the last- I never went back to my parish, and started going exclusively to the Indult Mass. Eventually I switched to a much closer parish, known for its orthodoxy. I continued to wear a veil to Mass (having graduated from the chapel cap 😉 ).

I eventually discontinued wearing a veil. Especially after I began doing the readings occasionally at Saturday Mass; I did not want to call attention to myself by standing in front of everyone, wearing a veil!

In regard to Canon Law, the former canon that mandated women cover their hair was attached to a canon that said men and women must sit on seperate sides of the church. How many people do that? :rolleyes:

I also felt uncomfortable wearing such a fancy, frilly piece of lace to “cover” my hair. If it was truly meant to cover and be modest, why was it so fancy and full of holes?

I have a great deal of respect for women who cover their hair at Mass. I would never discourage anyone from doing so. I have even considered trying out shawls or plain kerchief-type coverings, because I do miss covering my hair. But I’m not in any hurry. 🙂
 
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Now I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is just as though her head were shaved. If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off; and if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head. A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. For this reason, and because of the angels,** the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head.
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The way we dress is very influential. Priests have vestments. In the Old Testament those who mourn would wear sackcloths. Brides and grooms have special clothes. If not dressed properly for a wedding feast you could be thrown out.

Head coverings are a very cultural thing. I think the church is more conncered that your heart is covered in love than your head covered in cloth. That being said, just because we don’t have to do something it can still be good to do.

The Bible and St. Paul clearly have a preference, so maybe we should be attentive to wisdom.

Note: I am a man, and I apologize since you wanted women to post. At my parish at home I can’t recall ever seeing a head covering. Since coming to college I see one girl regularly wear a head covering to daily mass. It is really neat.
 
I don’t ever wear hats or head coverings. I will start to wear a head covering to Mass when instructed to do so by my priest and/or bishop.
 
I know, I’m a man, and this thread is directed to the ladies, but here’s my two cents.

I grew up in a conservative, fundamentalist, Protestant environment where folks were split on the headcovering issue just as we as Catholics are. (Most Protestants wouldn’t even consider headcoverings.) A few of my friends’ moms wore headcoverings, and I always admired them for it. These ladies seemed to me to take Scripture seriously and really wanted to show respect and modesty.

Now as a Catholic, the issue is coming up again. I’ve seen no Catholic women ever where any sort of headcovering in my short time in the Church. This saddens me. My understanding is that nothing in Vatican II changes the practice of headcoverings for women and that Canon 1262 is still in force.
 
**After being confirmed into the Church, I covered my head with bandanas - then stopped because I was getting dirty looks - but have now started wearing them again. I found beautiful crocheted head coverings in all colors with little flower appliques (sp?) at “Claires” in the mall. They are beautiful and I’m not scared to wear them because they look so nice.

I believe a woman should cover her head simply because a woman’s hair is her glory - and all glory should be lavished on God when in His presence; not thinking of ourselves - especially when receiving the Eucharist. Now I am perfectly aware that since Vatican II, all that changed, but let me tell you - the graces that God bestows on His beloved when she covers her head for Him…unbelievable!!

Try it some time. You’ll see! I hope in the future, head coverings will again be mandatory for all women! It says it right there in the Bible! (Scripture escapes me right now).

It should have never changed for modernity reasons!

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If it is still the law to wear a head covering then why don’t I see all the women at Mass on EWTN covering their heads? :ehh: Some women do, but most of them don’t.

Surely, if it was still the law you would see them covering their heads at Mass on EWTN. They usually make a statement before Mass that says something like “appropriate dress” is required but nothing about covering our heads.
 
I answered the first answer because i live in canada & it is cold in the winter----i do not cover my head in church because most women don’t & if i did i would stick out like a sore thumb. I do kneel for the consecration even though most people in my parish don’t & i also receive communion on my tongue which also is very rare in my parish so i am a non conformist in things i believe are important to the faith & my belief in the blessed sacrament.
 
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