Thank you for posting that. It’s probably the best article I’ve ever read on the subject, and far more balanced that some of the previous stuff I’ve read.
Hmm. i think i do see somewhat of an irony, with the Mantila being a sign of humility before Our Lord, and the title says Wear it with Pride
- is what you meant bear?Glad to see im on the ball today.
Before I say “Don’t think so” know that I am not a veil wearer, or any hat for that matter (they all look bad on me- hats, veils, scarves, etc. You just don’t want to see it. Best I can do is a large bow or headband). HOWEVER, in cases where women wear a head covering, I have only known one to be prideful about it to the point you describe. One, out of possibly hundreds or even thousands. And I can’t tell if she’s prideful about it in itself, or because she is a consecrated perpetual virgin.Ha ha, yes the title is highly ironic. I read the link. I think the writer is ascribing rather magical qualities to wearing a veil. Also they put a lot of stock in women dressing a certain ‘Marylike’ way, which will magically give them other virtures. They sound pretty judgemental of anyone who doesn’t follow their dress code.
Now, my mother calls that a ‘freudian slip’ when you accidentally say what’s really in your heart, like in that title. I think that there must be some pride involved. It’s not obedience because the church doesn’t require it. But apparently some women think they’re pretty special, going above and beyond the call of duty, and wearing a special veil to church. They certainly wouldn’t want to keep it a secret now would they? What would be the fun of being extra pious if nobody knew it?
There is another irony too. The article claimsHa ha, yes the title is highly ironic. I read the link. I think the writer is ascribing rather magical qualities to wearing a veil. Also they put a lot of stock in women dressing a certain ‘Marylike’ way, which will magically give them other virtures. They sound pretty judgemental of anyone who doesn’t follow their dress code.
Now, my mother calls that a ‘freudian slip’ when you accidentally say what’s really in your heart, like in that title. I think that there must be some pride involved. It’s not obedience because the church doesn’t require it. But apparently some women think they’re pretty special, going above and beyond the call of duty, and wearing a special veil to church. They certainly wouldn’t want to keep it a secret now would they? What would be the fun of being extra pious if nobody knew it?
Yet most of the women in the picture have veils of beautiful shimmering translucent lace. And you can clearly see their hair through it, it doesn’t “cover” their “crowing glory” but adds to its beauty. And of course many men find all that translucent lacy stuff very attractive on a woman, and hence quite distracting in church.
I’m a protestant who only this week learned what a Mantilla is! However I spent some time in India where all the women had scarves that they all coverd their heads with while praying. I wore the same clothes they did while I was teaching there and so, covered my head also. The first day in chapel I felt a bit awkward. But then I grew to really like it, as a sign of reverence and it helped me focus on God. Now, back in the States, I miss my scarf! I don’t wear it because, well, I don’t want people staring at me instead of worshipping and thinking I think I’m more pious and special then they are. I think it’s sad that women should be stopped from practicing something so nice because of what others might think.Ha ha, yes the title is highly ironic. I read the link. I think the writer is ascribing rather magical qualities to wearing a veil. Also they put a lot of stock in women dressing a certain ‘Marylike’ way, which will magically give them other virtures. They sound pretty judgemental of anyone who doesn’t follow their dress code.
Now, my mother calls that a ‘freudian slip’ when you accidentally say what’s really in your heart, like in that title. I think that there must be some pride involved. It’s not obedience because the church doesn’t require it. But apparently some women think they’re pretty special, going above and beyond the call of duty, and wearing a special veil to church. They certainly wouldn’t want to keep it a secret now would they? What would be the fun of being extra pious if nobody knew it?
Yeah, I had the same thought.
So don’t be. If you feel called to wear a head covering then you should do it. We’re all called to different things - sometimes by God via the Church and sometimes by God, Himself. We shouldn’t ignore these callings. We should do what we think God wants us to do. We shouldn’t be worried about what others think of us.
