inunionwithrome Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I sometimes still fight through feeling uncomfortable. However, the mantilla is not about what others think. It is about glorifying Jesus with an outward sign and helping us to keep our focus on Him. I have both a white and a black one. From my understanding, the white is for those who are single and unmarried. It also symbolizes purity. All of the girls on their First Holy Communion wear a white veil symbolizing purity. It is also my understanding that you MUST wear a black veil in the presence of the Pope!! I don't know why, but only a few ladies have been granted the priviledge of wearing a white one in the Pope's presence. I have also noted that on a few Sunday's where I forgot my veil, I did not concentrate well. I also wear the black one for Reconciliation and during Lent. Perhaps, Advent this year too as they are both Liturgical times of purifying our hearts before God. I wore the white again when Easter came! So, it is a personal devotion. The guy you were talking about probably does this because no woman went into a church without covering her head. Even our Jewish ancestors had head coverings and the men and the women were seperated by some form of a wall from my understanding. Check out a Zenit Article on ETWN for further information. It is by Fr. McNamara I believe. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappo Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) [quote name='beatitude' timestamp='1335966925' post='2426050'] Ironically, they expect me to be this judgmental ultra-traditionalist who carts around a full set of the Divine Office in Latin solely for the purpose of crushing heretics to death with it[/quote] I don't see the problem with this . Crushing heretics to death with Latin liturgical books? SOUNDS AMESOME! I totally wish I was a girl so that I could wear a veil and crush heretics with Latin books! Lol ok enough joking . In all seriousness I love when my wife wears a veil. She two: a light blue and a brown. I got her the light blue to wear on Marian feast days and the brown to wear on regular days. Typically though she forgets to grab one what with all the crazyness of a baby and never having gotten into the habit of it. (hah, habit, veils, I bet there is a pun there somewhere...) Edited May 7, 2012 by Slappo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPetiteSoeur Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Well, it came in today and I wore it for a short trip to the Catholic Center to regroup after exams. It was kind of nice. No one was there except for the custodian, so it wasn't so totally overwhelming. I think the reason I hesitated for so long getting one is because people already think that I'm some crazy Catholic who is going to go all "judgy-judge" on them just because. (this was a quote from a friend). Those who get to know me know that I don't do that, and I guess I was just afraid more people would see me for something that I'm not. But then, that's a bit of a ridiculous fear, since really, what does it matter? I know that I don't judge others and I know that I act out of compassion, and if someone wants to judge by externals, that's their business. This turned into a rant, but I really wanted to say thank you to all of you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureCarmeliteClaire Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Where did you get yours from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPetiteSoeur Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 [quote name='FutureCarmeliteClaire' timestamp='1336503300' post='2428757'] Where did you get yours from? [/quote] veils and mantillas. It's run by a friend of Cheriemadame's, I think. They weren't expensive, and mine is very pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureCarmeliteClaire Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 razzle dazzle! They were gorgeous. I'm glad you like it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Just came across this link: http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/vellemere Really beautiful items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 [quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1341269320' post='2451663'] Just came across this link: [url="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/vellemere"]http://www.artfire.c...tudio/vellemere[/url] Really beautiful items [/quote] Women get all the cool stuff. Us men have to make due with our hair and an ounce of shampoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1341269523' post='2451665'] Women get all the cool stuff. Us men have to make due with our hair and an ounce of shampoo. [/quote] I would not say that. Men get to be priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1341269606' post='2451666'] shampoo isn't necessary, you know. [/quote] Greasy hair is preferable? [quote name='Papist' timestamp='1341274334' post='2451689'] I would not say that. Men get to be priest. [/quote] But I ask you: Do Priests get cool headgear? Nope. You have to be a Bishop, Cardinal or Pope to get that cool stuff. Though the Priests on Going My Way figured out how to cheat the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilianus Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1341275827' post='2451700'] But I ask you: Do Priests get cool headgear? [/quote] Yes, they do, and if you don't know what I'm talking about you haven't done enough research, and I'm not talking about bishops and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Maximilianus' timestamp='1341276803' post='2451715'] Yes, they do, and if you don't know what I'm talking about you haven't done enough research, and I'm not talking about bishops and such. [/quote] I haven't done enough research on Priests and headgear? Priestly/Religious attire is not my main concern when it comes to my vocation you vain Roman. Edited July 3, 2012 by FuturePriest387 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilianus Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1341276991' post='2451717'] I haven't done enough research on Priests and headgear? Priestly/Religious attire is not my main concern when it comes to my vocation you vain Roman. [/quote] you iconoclast Edited July 3, 2012 by Maximilianus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='Maximilianus' timestamp='1341277036' post='2451720'] you iconoclast [/quote] That's actually only partly true anyway. If a community doesn't wear I habit I don't look into them, as is recommended by trusted clerical associates. Now, let's get back to what this thread is about: Washing your hair with vinegar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1341275827' post='2451700'] But I ask you: Do Priests get cool headgear? Nope. You have to be a Bishop, Cardinal or Pope to get that cool stuff. Though the Priests on Going My Way figured out how to cheat the system. [/quote] [img]http://the-american-catholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/fr-james-ramsey-cappello-romano-top-view.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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