4LoveofJMJ Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Oh and another question, when is it appropriate to veil? Just during Mass, when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed or when you go into a church period? Also if you are praying at home them do you wear one? All the articles I have read talk about why but not when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToJesusMyHeart Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Oh and another question, when is it appropriate to veil? Just during Mass, when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed or when you go into a church period? Also if you are praying at home them do you wear one? All the articles I have read talk about why but not when. Whenever you feel called to. Personally, I veil whenever the Eucharist is in the same room as me (or, if outside, when I know Jesus is nearby). So not just during exposition, but not at my home since I don't have the Eucharist there. It's really up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyAnn Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Oh and another question, when is it appropriate to veil? Just during Mass, when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed or when you go into a church period? Also if you are praying at home them do you wear one? All the articles I have read talk about why but not when. Whenever you choose. There are no rules. Personally, I wear it for Mass, Adoration, Confession and when I used to go to church to pray in silence. I don't generally wear my mantilla when I pray at home, although I do sometimes when I pray the rosary because it helps me focus (I struggle to focus when praying the rosary). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth09 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Oh and another question, when is it appropriate to veil? Just during Mass, when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed or when you go into a church period? Also if you are praying at home them do you wear one? All the articles I have read talk about why but not when. I wear mine when I am in Church with the red candle. That help me force that Jesus is there and on the mass, not on my hair. Never at home because I want everyone to see my hair. Maybe one day I will get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4LoveofJMJ Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Hmmm well you guys have given me plenty to think about but since I am new to this I still have more questions. :) When you wear your veil, what do you wear with it? Skirts? Slacks? Jeans even? The church I go to if very casual in the way they dress and yes I do mostly wear jeans to Mass because I only have one skirt and two dresses that are too dressy to wear every week. But I try to dress it up as much as I can (e.g. nice shoes, shirt, sweater ect.). So I don't know exactly what is common when veiling. Ever since I told my mom about my decision to veil, things became akward whenever the subject came up. Almost like she did not fully approve. She remembers having to veil before VII and does not think it important. She said that it was my choice but things still felt weird... Until I had her read these posts. Now she fully understands and has no problems with it what so ever! So thank you all so much for helping me! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reminiscere Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) I've generally seen veiling done when in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament/at Mass. I think it looks silly to see a veiled woman wearing jeans/pants, but maybe that's just a personal opinion. The whole trad modesty thing.... I connect the veil with a dress or skirt. My godmother said the same thing, and she was born before Vatican II and is a pretty classy dresser. Edited July 12, 2013 by reminiscere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pax_et bonum Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I often veil for private prayer in my home because I'm still placing myself in His presence in a special way, and it helps keep me focused. I also veil for Confession and whenever I'm in a church or chapel even when I'm not there to pray (like if I were cleaning or something). Whenever you choose to veil, it's up to you. Veiling and wearing skirts often go hand in hand, but don't let wearing pants stop you from covering your head. Do the best you can with what you have. It doesn't take much to look nice if you choose to start wearing skirts. All you need is a skirt or two with a couple of tops, and it doesn't matter if you're wearing the same thing every week or every other week. Daily Mass is often more casual, so if you want to wear skirts just on Sundays and work your way up to skirts for daily Mass as you acquire more skirts, that's perfectly fine. :like2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfinder Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I usually wear a skirt to Mass (and not ankle length either :0) but when it's -20 out and I've got to walk a bit, I'll wear slacks and still cover my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I've worn jeans and a veil to daily Mass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaThoma Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I veil whenever I enter a church. But you eventual will figure out what works for you. As far as skirts vs pants by the time I started veiling I was already wearing skirts on a regular basis so it wasn't an issue for me. But don't let not having skirts stop you from veiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4LoveofJMJ Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 I have been wanting to start wearing skirts for a while but haven't been able to. Until I do get some skirts I was wondering if it was still ok to wear a veil with jeans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaThoma Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Of course. It took me a while to get enough skirts to wear on a regular basis. Don't feel like you can wear a veil just because you are wearing pants/jeans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrideofChrist Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) The Amish and others wear a "veil" (cap) aka headcovering all the time. It signifies the presence of God. So it's appropriate to wear it at all times instead of just in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament. That being said, we're Catholic and not Amish nor are we required to ever wear a mantilla or any other headcovering except when the Church bestows it on religious... So I don't wear one. I wear my hair because God gave it to me. In some of her approved apparitions Our Lady does not wear a veil. In one, she is bare headed. In another, she wears a visor. Edited July 13, 2013 by abrideofChrist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I have been wanting to start wearing skirts for a while but haven't been able to. Until I do get some skirts I was wondering if it was still ok to wear a veil with jeans. Absolutely. I have quite a few skirts now, but still wear trousers to Mass at times (sometimes jeans, usually not because it's so hot now). Wen I'm pregnant I end up with few things that fit and cover the bump, so I wear whatever I do have (usually trousers) and still veil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4LoveofJMJ Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 I finally got my veil today!!!!! It is so beautiful! Much better than I thought it would be. I am so excited to wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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