Women Wearing Veils

[cassman]

If it is not in Canon Law, do we have to follow it?

I have someone close to me who is very “sympathetic” to the “traditionalist” point of view. He says that in the 1983 Code, it does not say anything on Women Wearing Veils. So therefore we are to continue with the teaching from the previous Code. Is this true?

 

[gomer_tree]

No. But you can if you want.

 

[Hananiah]

Yes it is. Read this:

Should Women Wear Veils?

 

[karisue]

I am glad this is brought up … I’d love to start wearing one w/o being a major distraction to the rest of the Church. I wonder how many kooky homeschooling stay at home moms like me feel this way?

 

[system]

The host of the catholicintl.com site also is quite insistent that the earth is the center of the universe. So I would be cautious about using him as an authority.

 

[misericordie]

I am all for it. Though canon-law does not mention it(it does not has every little inch of catholic Practice) it neither prohibits it. If a priests protests it, too bad, he should focus on admonishing the ones who ware minnie skirts, tank tops in mass, and shorts, or tight pants: now THAT’S distracting. If someone gets distracted because you ware a veil in Mass, that’s THEIR problem.

 

[gomer_tree]

While I consider Sungenis a very well-meaning guy, he’s a little bit of a nut (I say that with utmost respect ).

Look at the original Canon Law of 1917 - the language used is “preferred,” not “required.” So even if nothing changed, it doesn’t suggest it has to be that way, even if there is a preference.

I would also read the force of custom to apply to current customs, but maybe that’s just me.

Go ahead and wear one. I know people who do. If it is not done out of pride or self-righteousness, then it’s a good and pious thing to do. But don’t feel like you have to do it.

 

[Bonnie]

I have a friend who always wears a hat - she coordinates the color with the liturgical color of the day.

I often wear a hat in summer & a scarf in winter, but I’m not fanatical about it. I’m still wondering how the Spanish mantilla became the Catholic head covering for women. I feel silly wearing one, but that may be because I’m a convert.

 

[dream_wanderer]

Bonnie:

I have a friend who always wears a hat - she coordinates the color with the liturgical color of the day.

I often wear a hat in summer & a scarf in winter, but I’m not fanatical about it. I’m still wondering how the Spanish mantilla became the Catholic head covering for women. I feel silly wearing one, but that may be because I’m a convert.

I would fell silly as well. I don’t like veils…I didn’t even wear one at my wedding… .so I wear a small hat.

Its not because I’m especially devout though. When I started attending mass I was recovering from chemo. I had little hair so I wore a hat. As time went by and my hair grew I had become so used to it that I felt strange going to mass without wearing one so now I try to wear one but its a comfort issue unfortunately…not one of spiritual conviction.

dream wanderer

 

[Mandi]

karisue:

I am glad this is brought up … I’d love to start wearing one w/o being a major distraction to the rest of the Church. I wonder how many kooky homeschooling stay at home moms like me feel this way?

I would never be in the presence of God without humbling myself first by covering my head. I would suggest though that you start by wearing a hat not a veil, pious and humble actions are always open to scorn and ridicule, just ask the Saints.

Always nice to meet another kooky homeschooling mom - although my job is done, let me give testimony to your work, God will bless you a hundred fold (He has me). It was also through homeschooling my children that I learnt what is was to be a Catholic.

May God Bless you and Our Lady guide and protect you!

 

[krazykatlady]

I have started wearing hats to church, later I might start wearing a mantilla. I’m sure with a hat, people will think I’m making a fashion statement, which is much more acceptable than making a religious statement. Go figure.

 

[kamz]

I have no desire to wear one but have nothing against anyone who wants to.

 

[JCPhoenix]

A very devout friend (she’s actually 24) told me that she learned that veils are “coming back.”

I attended a Daily Mass for the first tiem (ever) on Thursday night and saw a few women with white lace veils…and my friend was one of them!

I actually think they do lend an air of dignity to the women who attend the Mass, and I’ll admit that I would like to wear one, also.

For me, part of the reason may be pride…because I tend to cry at Mass…but some of it seems so appropriate and humbling. At the point that I’m at right now, if God asked me to wear a paper bag and sackcloth to church, I would do it.

The veils I saw were simple white lace, and immediately removed when they exited. Now, IMHO< my friend may very well be a saint in training…she has a certain…something I can’t describe other than a sense that she is very beloved of God. Does that make sense? I know she follows tradition in line with the Pope…and I guess that I just see that image not as something to be scorned, but rather to be emulated.

I only pray I and any of us can be as holy as she appears to be, veil or no veil.

But I vote for the veil…I think we women should start wearing veils to Mass again.

(I’m actually amazed at the words that are coming out of my fingers).

 

[condan]

karisue:

I am glad this is brought up … I’d love to start wearing one w/o being a major distraction to the rest of the Church. I wonder how many kooky homeschooling stay at home moms like me feel this way?

You will feel wierd at first but you will get used to it and people will get used to you. Its not really a distraction, certainly not any more than shorts, tank tops, bedhead, tight pants, thongs and the list goes on.

Here is where I buy mine. (I wear a chapel cap which is like a large yarmulke so its not very big at all.) Good luck!

halo-works.com/

 

[Racer_X]

As a man I am very envious of this scripturally-based visible sign of devotion that is available to women. There is nothing quite like it for men. We are supposed to remove our head covering, but since the 1960s very few men wear hats anyway. Still, in winter I take pleasure in humbly removing my hat coming to church.

I don’t understand why women avoid this.

Well, I sort of do. It’s a self-image thing. If the table was turned and there was something that men were required to wear and women were forbidden, men would ALL be doing it and women would be complaining that its not fair that they can’t do it too. But since a female practice is not generally looked on with envy by men, women therefore see it as a burden. A shame.

 

[Brian_Crane]

I am glad this is brought up … I’d love to start wearing one w/o being a major distraction to the rest of the Church. I wonder how many kooky homeschooling stay at home moms like me feel this way?

I would very much urge you to wear a veil if you are inclined to do so. If people are distracted, that’s their problem. You are in mass to honor God, not worry about what people think. Besides, I think you would inspire some reverence and modesty among many of the parishioners.

My wife and daughter wear their veils. They have always gotten nice comments from people who are glad to see them wearing veils.