Canonistwannabe Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 For me there is a difference between head covering and a veil - which do you mean? I got used to having something on my head all the time in the convent and since leaving many years ago have continued with that. I feel comfortable having a bandanna or something on my head, and as I wear it everywhere else I also wear it to church. But it's not a veil. Having been veiled as a religious, that has significance and I no longer meet the criteria that significance implies. The veil for me and in my community was always a personal symbol of being set aside for God and for Him alone, it was our mini personal 'enclosure'. When I first entered the community still pulled their veils forward in all public services in chapel. It was then left up to personal choice and many of us continued to do this. What I mean is a chapel veil think pre vatican two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perigrina Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 What I mean is a chapel veil think pre vatican two Something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossCuT Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I dont veil either but I know plenty of people who do and thats great! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proletarian Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 My 16-yo daughter veils, my wife does not. My daughter just felt compelled to. I have always heard that back in "the day" men used to wear elaborate hats to decorate themselves, while women would have elaborate hair-dos instead. It was a sign of humility for men to remove their hats and for women to cover their beautiful hair in the presence of the Lord. Things like this can be troublesome if we veil legalistically like a Pharisee, but can be beautiful if done as a way to observe the original intention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 In our Church I look around and notice the things which are sacred have veils over them. The Tabernacle has a veil because the Bread of Life resides within, and the chalice on the altar is veiled because it will hold the Precious Blood of Our Lord -His very life force- within it. Woman have been given the ability to bring forth life and bear children, and the veil is a recognition of the sacred dignity they posses. No woman should ever feel ashamed to put on a veil. Okay, as a woman who was not given the ability to bear children (my womb is where they go to die) it's so annoying when your dignity is reduced to your role in sex. I mean male reproduction is pretty amazing too but no one talks about how men are sacred because of their amazing millions of sperm. I wish people would stop doing this but I realize it's kind of part of our theology. But I digress. I went through a period where I veiled. I gave it up because it was a huge distraction and source of pride for me. There are a lot of good arguments for it though. You could always wear a handkerchief or scarf like a maid or Greta Garbo. Just don't wear a lacey veil and you'll draw much less attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo in Deum Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Okay, as a woman who was not given the ability to bear children (my womb is where they go to die) it's so annoying when your dignity is reduced to your role in sex. I mean male reproduction is pretty amazing too but no one talks about how men are sacred because of their amazing millions of sperm. I wish people would stop doing this but I realize it's kind of part of our theology. But I digress. With that cross I can see why it would be annoying. I'm sorry if what I've mentioned has caused you to be upset, Maggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 With that cross I can see why it would be annoying. I'm sorry if what I've mentioned has caused you to be upset, Maggie. It's ok I'm super whiny!! Don't mind me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfink Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 With that cross I can see why it would be annoying. I'm sorry if what I've mentioned has caused you to be upset, Maggie. I'm going to cross the line and say it's more than annoying to reduce women to their sexuality, even if it's to give them special respect because of it. Just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perigrina Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I'm going to cross the line and say it's more than annoying to reduce women to their sexuality, even if it's to give them special respect because of it. Just sayin'. I did not see that post as reducing women to their sexuality. I thought it was beautiful and appreciated it. What is the matter with this world that a man can't even be respectful to women without getting grief for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo in Deum Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I did not see that post as reducing women to their sexuality. I thought it was beautiful and appreciated it. What is the matter with this world that a man can't even be respectful to women without getting grief for it? It happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) My 16-yo daughter veils, my wife does not. My daughter just felt compelled to. I have always heard that back in "the day" men used to wear elaborate hats to decorate themselves, while women would have elaborate hair-dos instead. It was a sign of humility for men to remove their hats and for women to cover their beautiful hair in the presence of the Lord. Things like this can be troublesome if we veil legalistically like a Pharisee, but can be beautiful if done as a way to observe the original intention. I heard that too. I think I heard something similar for 1st. Corinthians 11:6 as well. Edited June 3, 2014 by Light and Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillion Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I like what I was taught in the convent, that it's about - well, what I said on my other post.......being set aside for God. That relates to me as a person and isn't about my specific gender or reproductive possibilities. (Veiling) As to wearing a head covering, have to admit it is more to do with what I got used to and feel comfortable with. Since I am no longer 'hidden in and for Him alone' my headcovering is personal choice. If people ask me if it has other significance then it relates a bit to modesty, but not much else, except, as I say, a personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo in Deum Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Here is a link to a sermon by Rev. Fr. Robert Fromageot, FSSP which I feel better describes what I was trying to get at. http://www.fatherfromageot.org/2014/01/the-veil-silent-promoter-of-marriage.html#more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristinaTherese Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I wear a head covering most of the time, like Maximillion does, just because I always feel like my hair turns into a mess part way through the day if I don't have it held down on my head. (Well, at least if I have it pulled back. And I don't really like it loose.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canonistwannabe Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Something like this? Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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