Head covering

[AMDG]

Uh did anyone say this OP was just ladies headcoverings?

Yep, the question was about women.

It seems to me that all sorts of etiquette concerning hats--worn by women or men--is not known by the younger generation.

 

[MilitantChurch]

On occasion is will see some wear them at our parish. The church no longer requires women to wear vails.

 

[Antigone]

If women's headcoverings were just an arcane practice in one particular denomination, then there would be no problem "putting it to rest." However, the fact that it is taught in scripture (I Cor. 11:1-15) and was practiced in all churches of all types until the twentieth century, should make one reconsider it - not as a matter of quaint tradition, but as a matter of spiritual truth.

I know that some consider hair the headcovering that these verses speak of.

 

[Tawny]

I hope you don't mind me butting in. I attend a C of E Church and sometimes I feel the need to wear covering, especially for Communion, I usually wear a long scarf. I don't get funny looks when I do so.

 

[SemperFidelis]

If a woman was to wear a covering to church, do you think she would get funny looks? Especially if no other women are wearing one? Would she be looked down upon?

To be perfectly honest I think that would depend on the individual church. I often attend a traditional Latin Mass and head coverings for females there are very common, whereas at my regular parish, I don't think I've ever seen anyone where a veil and to be honest, I thin they would (sadly) draw some funny looks.

Blessings,

Steve

 

[colleen]

In this era of business-casual dress, everything has become more informal.

If anyone, male or female, has the appropriate attitude during Mass (i.e. both prayerful and actively participatory) I don't think it matters if their dress is more casual than in previous decades.

I even think it's possible for a very traditional woman, wearing a mantilla and praying quietly to herself during Mass, is following God's will less than the casually dressed woman who responds in voice, spirit, and song to the Mass.

The Mass is public prayer. To borrow a line from a Baptist hymn, it's a time to "Stand Up for Jesus."

It's hard to do that hiding behind a veil...

Wow... I can't believe you would say that. I wear a veil, and I still sing and participate in the mass. And, even if someone's charism is more towards a quiet prayerful spirit doesn't mean they are hiding behind a veil or not following God's will.

 

[Monica child of God 1]

I even think it's possible for a very traditional woman, wearing a mantilla and praying quietly to herself during Mass, is following God's will less than the casually dressed woman who responds in voice, spirit, and song to the Mass.

Really?

A woman who is traditional (following the traditions of the Church that have been handed down to her by the saints, Fathers and Mothers) and praying quietly (being still and listening for the still, small voice of God) is possibly less oriented to God's will? That sentiment surprises me...

M.

 

[Peaceful Dove]

If you wear a veil, I would like to suggest that it always be clean and pressed.
In the old days women often just stuffed used veils in their handbag and by the time they were ready to wash them they nearly stood up on thier own and looked terrible when worn at Mass.

 

[Dominus Fidelis]

99% in my parish do, but we are a traditional Latin Mass.

 

[Dominus Fidelis]

In this era of business-casual dress, everything has become more informal.

If anyone, male or female, has the appropriate attitude during Mass (i.e. both prayerful and actively participatory) I don't think it matters if their dress is more casual than in previous decades.

I even think it's possible for a very traditional woman, wearing a mantilla and praying quietly to herself during Mass, is following God's will less than the casually dressed woman who responds in voice, spirit, and song to the Mass.

The Mass is public prayer. To borrow a line from a Baptist hymn, it's a time to "Stand Up for Jesus."

It's hard to do that hiding behind a veil...

Nothing personal against you, but I hate this perspective of things. The Mass is about Jesus, not us. Its not about entertainment or the congregation getting together, holding hands, singing, and talking to each other. Its a sacrifice and its Calvary made present. We should act like we are at the cross not a party.

 

[Dominus Fidelis]

My age must be showing.

I still expect some sort of etiquette. Guess it isn't taught any more.
I wonder if that is the reason my 78 yr old husband and I are forced to stand while young folks sit while in waiting areas.

It is taught. Go to a Latin Mass. I know you don't like that Mass, but the young people there are very respectful.

 

[Peaceful Dove]

It is taught. Go to a Latin Mass. I know you don't like that Mass, but the young people there are very respectful.

I don't dislike any Holy Mass. How could I ever?
I love Mass above all things.

I am a Charismatic so do favor the Charismatic Masses.
I am very happy Holy Mother Church has different Masses to suit different folks, don't you?

 

[Teshi]

There are a couple of girls at my parish who occasionally leave their hoodies up.

Not quite the same thing

 

[Epiphanygirl]

My age must be showing.

I still expect some sort of etiquette. Guess it isn't taught any more.
I wonder if that is the reason my 78 yr old husband and I are forced to stand while young folks sit while in waiting areas.

YOuwill be happy to know that my parents taught me well.....I would always give up my seat for you!.........I make it habit to always wait and hold the door open for my elders as well

 

[Rhamiel]

Teshi

There are a couple of girls at my parish who occasionally leave their hoodies up.

Not quite the same thing

Close enough, with mass attendance what it is I am just glad they are going

 

[faerieevaH]

I wear a headcover, and use different types: mantilla, scarves and hats.

Depending on the type of headcover and the parish, I get a few looks, but people get used to it pretty quickly.

 

[Teshi]

Teshi
Close enough, with mass attendance what it is I am just glad they are going

Heh, yeah.

My parish is pretty ghetto. I'd estimate about 85%* of the time when a chica has a hoodie up, it's because they took a break in the middle of getting a new weave to come to Mass You ever seen a half-done weave? I'd keep my hoodie up, too.



*The other 15% of the time it's 'cuz they're planning on holding up a convenience store after church

...kidding, kidding

 

[MikeK]

Tesh - this should probably be a PM, but I'm gonna go way off topic for a seccond - hat's the deal with the "big red Church" on (I think) Wisconsin Ave - downtown by 43? It looks pretty cool from the outside - was it Catholic once?

 

[Teshi]

Tesh - this should probably be a PM, but I'm gonna go way off topic for a seccond - hat's the deal with the "big red Church" on (I think) Wisconsin Ave - downtown by 43? It looks pretty cool from the outside - was it Catholic once?

I've never been inside, but apparently they have a labyrinth in there somewhere! It's a Presbyterian church but I'v heard that they sometimes do Taize services, so I've been meaning to visit for a while now...

I don't know if it was ever Catholic. Gesu (the Jesuit behemoth) is like one block away, though, so it seems kinda unlikely there'd have been two Catholic churches side by side like that, but it's not impossible...

 

[AnaClaudia]

I don't believe any of the women at my church wear a covering, that I've noticed.