Tattoos?

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Hi there,

I know that the Church has no official stance on tattoos. I know that getting one in an “impure place” to draw attention to it would probably be sinful, but I really want to get “Totus Tuus Sum Maria” on my wrist as a sign of my Marian consecration, on my wrist especially after the tradition of wearing Marian Consecration chains. My life has not been easy. I was in an abusive relationship, and I’m batting anxiety and panic attacks, and Our Lady took me under her wing and has helped me piece my life together. I’m still suffering, but she gives me strength. and I want a constant reminder of her. “Totus Tuus” is a phrase that I take strength in, because I know that I am something, I am a daughter of God and Our Lady 🙂

What do you think about this? Would it be sinful in any way? I’m pretty sure it’s not but I just wanted to be sure.

God bless!
-Jeanne
 
If you simply** must **get a tattoo, get it high enough that you can cover it with a long sleeve shirt. There are still plenty of businesses that don’t want tattooed people representing them to the public. I’ve seen a person wearing giant bandaids every time I go into the restaurant. I know darn well it’s to cover a tattoo.

Employability is not something to take lightly.
 
Perhaps there is another way you have such a reminder without getting a tattoo. Perhaps you could consider wearing a Miraculous Medal round your neck, a Marian saint bracelet (e.g.) if you want it at your wrist, or a being invested in the scapular. Or consider a true devotion bracelet or ring.

Though I understand your desire for the tattoo and I do not think tattoos are necessarily sinful, I do think it would be best to look at another way of having the same reminder.
 
I would recommend using henna to make a temporary tattoo, keep refreshing it. If you’re still doing it after a year then perhaps make it permanent.
 
I have a tattoo of an axe to represent my patron saint (St. Olav of Norway), my priest told me there is no canon against it, so I see not a problem.
 
Richard320 said:
If you simply** must **get a tattoo, get it high enough that you can cover it with a long sleeve shirt. There are still plenty of businesses that don’t want tattooed people representing them to the public. I’ve seen a person wearing giant bandaids every time I go into the restaurant. I know darn well it’s to cover a tattoo.

Employability is not something to take lightly.
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I figure I would get it small on the wrist and cover it with a watch.

-J
 
I was always under the impression that Christians are suppose to keep their body pure.
I just don’t see where God wants anyone to write all over themselves with permanent ink. By a stranger you pay money too.
I have a misfit tattoo I got when I was younger. I hate it, its like a bad t-shirt I can’t take off. I am planning on getting it removed. Hect, I didn’t even get it finished.
 
I have a small, Celtic Trinity symbol on my foot. It shows when I wear sandals.

No regrets. 👍
 
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