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The tradition of headcoverings to my husband, and the reasons for doing this nowadays. I feel moved to wear a headcovering to mass, partially because I think they are pretty, but also because of the modesty aspects of it. My husband’s parents left the church shortly after he was baptized, so he has no catholic background. For further reference, we are both in RCIA classes now. 😃

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Andinell said:
The tradition of headcoverings to my husband, and the reasons for doing this nowadays. I feel moved to wear a headcovering to mass, partially because I think they are pretty, but also because of the modesty aspects of it. My husband’s parents left the church shortly after he was baptized, so he has no catholic background. For further reference, we are both in RCIA classes now. 😃

Thanks a bunch,
AndiNell
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I Cor. 11:

drbo.org/chapter/53011.htm
 
Women covering their heads, especially in prayer, has a basis in Scripture: 1 Cor 11.

There was some disagreement whether this applied to all females, or just to matrons and widows (or women of a “certain age”).

It is a venerable custom. I read a story of the women at one particular Orthodox church all being convinced about the same time that they should start (or resume) covering their heads. One of the ladies knit prayer caps for them all.

I agree, they are very becoming. But lack of one shouldn’t be an excuse not to come to church.
 
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Women covering their heads, especially in prayer, has a basis in Scripture: 1 Cor 11.

There was some disagreement whether this applied to all females, or just to matrons and widows (or women of a “certain age”).

It is a venerable custom. I read a story of the women at one particular Orthodox church all being convinced about the same time that they should start (or resume) covering their heads. One of the ladies knit prayer caps for them all.

I agree, they are very becoming. But lack of one shouldn’t be an excuse not to come to church.
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I absolutely agree with you here, but i was looking for maybe a way to explain my desire to wear one and not have my husband think i’m just being ridiculous.:blushing:
 
Although I don’t currently attend a Traditional Mass, I wear either hats or a veil at my regular church. I am usually the only one in a hat or veil.

I sometimes feel a little self-conscious, but I do it anyway. For me, a re-vert since 2005, I just felt like it was what was right for me as I returned to the Church: a return to what I used to do when I was very small, a way of reminding me of my devotion to God, a way of keeping myself humble, and it also makes me feel connected to our Blessed Mother.

People rarely comment, and when they do, it has always been positive (“I remember when all the ladies wore those!” or “I love your mantilla!”). Of course, I do not wear them for the comments, but it is nice that people are not threatened by my wearing them.
 
Andinell said:
The tradition of headcoverings to my husband, and the reasons for doing this nowadays. I feel moved to wear a headcovering to mass, partially because I think they are pretty, but also because of the modesty aspects of it. My husband’s parents left the church shortly after he was baptized, so he has no catholic background. For further reference, we are both in RCIA classes now. 😃

Thanks a bunch,
AndiNell
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The only people I know of who think that a woman with her head uncovered is immodest are those who support the burkha and related fashions, among the Muslim community. Given that some of the men in those communities seem to think that a woman with anything more than her eyes showing is ragingly immodest, it is MHO that the men are exceedingly obsessed with sex. But then, 72 virgins waiting for a martyr…
 
I am with Jim, it is not immodest to not wear a veil…

Though on the flip side it can be modest to wear one, it just doesn’t make you immodest to not wear one.

Veils are used to signify the presence of something holy, since women are the ones who have the privilege of sharing their gender with the Virgin Mary who is the most blessed woman every created. Their imitation of her and their acknowledgement of the special place they hold in the creation of new life can be shown by wearing a veil and attributing that holiness to God.

It is understandable for women not to wear veils these days as holiness is not really something that is valued. Power, pride, false masculinity is what is valued so many women these days feel better when they assert themselves instead of seeking holiness.

Maybe that will help explain, it is not to seek attention but to acknowledge the blessing of being a woman, and because of the sacredness of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
(because of the Angels)
It is a way of showing humility to God.

God Bless
Scylla
 
We explain to people that it is a personal devotion to the privilege of being in God’s presence. When I place my veil on for Mass it is my personal way of asking Mary to cover me in her veil and cape. It is my way of saying I am a humble servant of God. It lets me only concentrate of her Son’s true Sacrifice and the body and blood presence in the form of the Eucharist and not on those around me.

When at home it tells the children and the grandchildren that I m praying and that they are welcome to join me if they wish. It also tells them that this is my time with God and not to disturb me unless they are bleeding 🙂 .
 
Ok, so now i know how to explain it to my DH, does anyone know a good source to buy one?
 
Chapel veils were also for the woman’s hair not to be a distraction to the men in church.
I too was self concious at first but now it’s just a normal part of life.
 
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