Veils

[DivineFiliation]

I noticed Sunday, in the back of church, there was a little pamphlet regarding the wearing of veils... I don't recall what group put the pamphlet together. It was about how the Catholic church never stated that women were to stop wearing veils... it also talked about how the feminist movement was the culprit behind the veil wearing halt. Does anyone know where inside of Canon Law that it talks about veil wearing and if it addresses whether women should or shouldn't wear veils? Thanks.

 

[faerieevaH]

Ah... one of my favorite subjects returning! *smiles and hugs* Let me pull up the threads for you to browse through, and I'm certain some of the members here will add their own opinions.
My own opinion is that the obligation to wear the veil has been removed, but the option to wear it as a personal devotion and sign of respect is still available and something many Catholic women do.

 

[faerieevaH]

Here is one. It only gives one source/ article about wether or not the veil is still required, which states it does. However in another thread there is much contradiction to this matter. I believe Catholic Answers also had a discussion about it in which they do go further into the matter.

http://www.christianforums.com/t729549-head-covering.html
In this link you'll find testimonies about those who chose to wear one, those who chose to wear an 'alternative veiling' and just general thoughts on the issue.

In this one as well:
http://www.christianforums.com/t154377-wearing-a-veil.html

I can't find the discussion anymore. Not certain it was Catholic Answers. Here seems to be the main point of discussion:

"The 1917 Code of Canon Law. canon 1262, stated, 1. It is desirable that, consistent with ancient discipline, women be separated from men in church. 2. Men, in a church or outside a church, while they are assisting at sacred rites, shall be bear-headed, unless the approved mores of the people or peculiar circumstances of things determine otherwise; women, however, shall have a covered head and be modestly dressed, especially when they approach the table of the Lord. When the 1983 Code of Canon Law was promulgated this canon was not re-issued; indeed, canon 6 abrogated it, along with every other canon of the 1917 Code not intentionally incorporated into the new legislation. Thus, there is no longer any canonical obligation for women to wear a head-covering, much less the more specific veil. "

People argue wether or not the canon of 1983 in which the practice of the veil isn't mentioned anymore removes the obligation, specifcally because it is mentioned in the code of 1983 that this lifts up the previous ones.

 

[DivineFiliation]

wonderful link! Thanks!

 

[faerieevaH]

thought you might like this:

 

[DivineFiliation]

Is that you?!?! That's a gorgeous pic!

 

[plmarquette]

a point to consider ..... ( modesty )
are you at church to show off your new miniskirt ,
or your new muscle shirt ...

should the focus be on you or on what is taking place before you ...
.... church is a place to dress down , be conservative and modest ...

fashion , convention , society , and permissiveness is without the walls
of the temple of the most high ... just a thought ...

 

[ThereseTheLittleFlower]

I choose to wear a veil, I didn't start out wearing, one but eventually decided to.

Renee

 

[ShannonMcCatholic]

The real debate in the matter comes doen to whether or not the early COde of Canon law was aborrgated by the new 1983 Code... which means that the 1983 Code is seen as complete and anything left out is not a requirement. I am not sure of the exact right answer on that- but I would pray about it, Shakkai- as these little pamphlets, etc. are often nudges to us from the Holy SPirit. I resisited these nudges for two years- until after my Grandma's funeral someone literally put two mantillas in my hand. I've worn a head covering (somedays this has actually been the hood on my sweater )every time I've ever stepped into a Church where Jesus is present in the Blessed Sacrament since then.

 

[Victrixa]

Those of you who wear veils, do other women at your church wear a veil too?

 

[ShannonMcCatholic]

They have since I started --- really!

I go to a wacko parish- that would be considered anything other than orthodox or traditional- and so I think it is beautiful to see young women with their heads covered- despite singing Navajo prayers as hymns....

 

[Victrixa]

I just imagine showing up at my parish with a veil on my head. They'd think I've gone nuts or came from another planet....

 

[ThereseTheLittleFlower]

I've only seen, a older woman, and a sister wear a veil at my Church, and then there's me.

Renee

 

[faerieevaH]

Victrixa, if you feel a call to cover your head, but feel you would distract people in your parrish, you might considder my option. I go to a parrish where there's no tradition at all about veiling, and when I tried, I noticed more people starting at me then at the priest. So I opt for a fuller, more traditional veiling for adoration, and I go to mass with a token veiling. I braid my hair and wrap it in lace, or put it in a bun and use a buncover, or I make a ponytail and wrap broad lace about the elastic then the lace cover the rest of my hair. In summer I go for a bandana.
For me the veil is not about what picture I show to other people, but about the obedience I show to God. Therefor, I don't need a full lace mantilla. (Though I wish I could wear one, they are gorgeous, but then it would be more of a matter of vanity than humility and obedience.)

And yes, that silver veiled picture is mine. Not a veiling of myself I'm afraid though I have a similar one in soft light blue for adoration.

 

[faerieevaH]

To keep the 'library of links' updated:
http://headcoverings-by-devorah.com/Headcoverings_Veils.html

This jewish site sells very beautiful headcoverings, going from veils to scarves to snoods...