tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781753636089506134.post8615862715007398998..comments2023-08-22T09:35:36.716-04:00Comments on True Confessions of a Prodigal Daughter: Sunday Evening Reflections on the HeadcoveringMary Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107504165449607702noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781753636089506134.post-86529738498303935712008-08-11T22:52:00.000-04:002008-08-11T22:52:00.000-04:00Alli, welcome home after your trip to Ireland. (On...Alli, welcome home after your trip to Ireland. (One of my absolute favorite places in the whole wide world!)<BR/><BR/>I can empathize with your desire to not distract. However, I will say that if anyone has a problem with another person's approach to devotion, that is definitely <I>their</I> problem.<BR/><BR/>Long ago, I visited a 12 Step group. I referred to my "Higher Power" as Jesus Christ. After the meeting, some woman rushed up to me and said, "You can't say that!" I asked what she meant. She sputtered, "You can't name your Higher Power! It's just Higher Power. You can't say Jesus Christ!"<BR/><BR/>I looked at her and said, "Lady, I'm sorry but my Higher Power is Jesus Christ and if you don't like, I'm sorry. I'm not going to deny Him just because it makes someone feel uncomfortable."<BR/><BR/>It was my first and only time at that particular group but the level of alarm was way over the top, in my opinion. She evidently had issues.<BR/><BR/>I don't think many people would rush up to you and ask why you're doing what you're doing. Catholics are a pretty low-key bunch when it comes to Mass attire. <BR/><BR/>Heck, if some folks don't bat an eye at a girl with some Daisy Dukes on, why would they approach you? :-D<BR/><BR/>I still say go for it. God may use you to start some good conversations! :-)Mary Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107504165449607702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781753636089506134.post-65350155199980843362008-08-11T21:38:00.000-04:002008-08-11T21:38:00.000-04:00I wear my veil (a medium-sized black lace one) to ...I wear my veil (a medium-sized black lace one) to the TLM, and to the parish near my parents' house where I was ordained and visit whenever I am in town.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, I have the feeling (and I am usually correct about this sort of thing) that my veil would cause more scandal than anything else at the parish I attend when the hour-long drive to the TLM is impossible. It is a liberal parish, and I have been very outspoken about my conservatism and traditionalism. As it stands today, I think that my veil would actually be <B>distracting</B>, and may possibly even provoke disruption and/or gossip, so it may be some time before I can wear a veil to the NO here.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure that there are many women in my situation; I am torn about the discontinuity presented by not wearing the veil to certain Masses... but I pray that someday I can wear my veil without fear of confrontation or scandal.Cookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293284663334506224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781753636089506134.post-15399801146844957592008-08-10T08:31:00.000-04:002008-08-10T08:31:00.000-04:00Shirley, that is awesome! I am so glad to know you...Shirley, that is awesome! I am so glad to know you're encouraging women in this way. I think many women (like Amy, for instance) are wanting to try it, but yet feel self-conscience because they don't see any other women doing it. Once someone "breaks the ice" as it were, more women can feel comfortable with this practice.<BR/><BR/>Amy, I'd be very interested to hear about your experience when you finally do it. I know my first time felt "weird." I almost felt like an imposter. But I soldiered through and it was much easier the second and third time. Now I wouldn't think of going to church without it.<BR/><BR/>I'll be praying for courage. :-)Mary Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107504165449607702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781753636089506134.post-48730778530053243362008-08-09T00:24:00.000-04:002008-08-09T00:24:00.000-04:00I came across your post tonight while surfing for ...I came across your post tonight while surfing for information on Catholic who practice headcovering. I am feeling pulled in this direction, but haven't yet worked up the nerve to do it in my huge parish- I've never seen anyone else there do it. Thank you for sharing this great post!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586345335424142815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781753636089506134.post-30922996796159891592008-08-07T22:43:00.000-04:002008-08-07T22:43:00.000-04:00I agree; great post. I have only NO Mass to go to ...I agree; great post. I have only NO Mass to go to here, and I have been wearing my head coverings for about a year; pretty much for the reasons you state. I am the only woman in my church to do so; but every once in a while I will go to some other church in the area and see older ladies who wear hats. In one church there were three young ladies who were wearing scarves and received Communion on the tongue, kneeling. (Not so easy to do in the NO "line-up"!)<BR/>Like you, I'm not afraid to make a statement. I'm not doing this to attract attention, but I hope it gives other women the courage to follow their heart at the risk of being centered out.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454110560303310751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781753636089506134.post-6568055888431276052008-08-05T20:04:00.000-04:002008-08-05T20:04:00.000-04:00As usual, we share some of the same sentiments- an...As usual, we share some of the same sentiments- and I enjoyed your veiling post so much, I wrote my own! :DChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00674331788317810338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781753636089506134.post-45708467937878189382008-08-05T17:42:00.000-04:002008-08-05T17:42:00.000-04:00Great post!I also like to see younger women (besid...Great post!<BR/><BR/>I also like to see younger women (besides me) at TLMs and wearing mantillas. It puts the lie to the tired old liberal claim that the only reason anyone's interested in these things is nostalgia.<BR/><BR/>I also find that the headcovering helps me focus, and I avoid those Christian bumper stickers for exactly the same reason as you!<BR/><BR/>The mantilla gives me two practical side benefits as well: 1) Privacy. When I bow my head to pray no one can see my eyes. 2) It keeps me from fooling with my hair, or from worrying that I'm having a bad hair day.<BR/><BR/>The main reason I personally wear the mantilla is to give Jesus a tangible outward sign of love and respect. Canon law used to require that women cover their heads "especially when approaching the Blessed Sacrament," and I liked that idea of the etiquette due to a King. When I feel self-conscious, especially in other parishes, I remind myself that I'm doing it for the Lord, not the congregation.<BR/><BR/>I'm fortunate to be at an NO parish where several other women have veils, so I don't feel too odd.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06624317806947588259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781753636089506134.post-23450394985413991822008-08-05T12:25:00.000-04:002008-08-05T12:25:00.000-04:00I can understand, Angela. Needless to say, I'm not...I can understand, Angela. Needless to say, I'm not a "fade-in-the-background" type...LOL! My gray hair is to make a statement. And I am making a statement with the veil, also. <BR/><BR/>Plus, I just think it's so pretty and feminine! I also have a few other scarves I'll wear on occasion. One of my favorites is a gorgeous sapphire blue and teal long silk scarf I received as a gift from some friends who visited Israel. I love the way it floats in the breeze!<BR/><BR/>It still irks me to think that when feminism was confronting our culture during the 60's, they went after a woman's headcovering in the Catholic church. <BR/><BR/>So in essence, not only am I happy to submit to my Lord - the very fact that I'm irritating some feminist blockhead is an added bonus!Mary Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107504165449607702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781753636089506134.post-54372611429324467302008-08-04T00:56:00.000-04:002008-08-04T00:56:00.000-04:00I am a fade into the background type so I might co...I am a fade into the background type so I might consider a hat at my local NO but never my veil!Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046773358292402621noreply@blogger.com