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It has been a long-standing custom in the Church for a woman to wear a veil at Mass or in the presence of our Lord in the Eucharist. Although it seems to have gone out of fashion nowadays, there is certainly nothing that prevents a woman from continuing this practice, and it is a commendable one for many reasons.
For one, Paul tells us in 1 Cor 11:2-16 that when a woman veils herself at Mass, she is acknowledging the headship of Christ and the authority of her husband (or father, if she is single) who is called to represent the headship of Christ in her life. "For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior" (Eph 5:23).
Paul also says that a woman's long hair is "her pride," or her glory (1 Cor 11:15), and rightly so. Women should celebrate all that makes them distinctly feminine, and often times, there is nothing more beautiful than a woman's hair! But, in the Mass, where we are called to humbly present ourselves before the Almighty God, we must, as St. John the Baptist says, "decrease so that he may increase" (Jn 3:30). So, a woman veils herself so that all glory will be given to God and not to herself.
Thirdly, in the Judeo-Christian tradition, vessels of life are often veiled. In the Old Testament, the "Holy of Holies" - the place where the life of God in the Ark of the Covenant resided - was separated from the rest of the Temple by a veil. In Mass, the chalice that holds the Blood of Christ is veiled until the Offertory. In between Masses, the ciborium that contains the Body of Christ is veiled inside the tabernacle. These are, as Jesus himself tells us, the sources of our spiritual life (cf. Jn 6:53). Finally, Mary, who consented to bring the life of Christ to the world, is almost always pictured with a veil on her head.
Like Mary, women have been given the sacred privilege of being co-creators with God by bringing new life into the world. As such, they often veil themselves in Mass, as a way of promoting due reverence for their unique, God-given purpose as vessels of life. Wearing a veil is also a way of imitating Mary, who is the pre-eminent role model for all women.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoNot all women wear a veil since Vatican II. Those who do wear the veil, wear them out of reverence of the Eucharist (Jesus). During Vatican I women had to have their head covered when inside the church.
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∙ 10y agoCatholic women were required to have their heads covered in Church according to the Code of Canon Law issued in 1917. This Code reflected constant Christian usage since the very beginning of the church. The Codes issued in 1983 does not contain that provision, and many Catholic women have taken its absence as a license to not wear a hat or veil in Church. As Saint Paul and most of the early Church fathers all maintain that a woman should have her head covered, it would appear that this would be the ideal, even if it is no longer required by law.
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∙ 14y agosome women like to cover their heads as a sign of respect when they are in church
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∙ 10y agoCertain religious orders of nuns wear a black habit and veil but the general public does not.
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Does a Catholic bride who has had a child out of wedlock have to wear a black veil?
I hope not!
Do Lebanon women wear a veil?
well, it depends on the woman herself, Lebanon has both Muslims & Christians. wearing the veil is required from the Muslim woman.
What do most Sikh men wear on their heads?
The men wear Turbans. Woman can do too. Woman can also wear a veil or choose both.
What kind of veil do you have to wear on your First Holy Communion?
Roman Catholic AnswerMost girls wear a white veil to receive their first Holy Communion, black veils are reserved for after you marry.
Should you wear a veil in Saudi Arabia?
There is no reason why you can or can't wear one.
Do Muslims have to wear a jahabb?
Muslim women wear a hijab (veil on their head). It is the woman's choice whether to wear it or not to wear it. In the Quran (holy book), it is said for women to be modest.
Can a bride wear a veil at any age?
Yes a bride can wear a veil at any age.
What is the Islamic veil religion?
To describe the monotheistic religion (Islam) as a "veil religion" is incorrect. The aspect of the religion is not within the veil, in this example it is the character of modesty. To refer to Islam only when speaking of the veil, would be to ignore (1 Cor 11:4) And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head. Don't forget about the Virgin Mary, Orthodox Jews, Catholic Nuns, and Hindu Women. They all wear veils...So how does this only cater to Islam?
What can a woman not wear to a Catholic wedding?
this is really a matter of common sense. A woman who goes to a wedding in general must wear clothing that fits the occasion. As long as you understand that what you are attending is, to Catholics, a sacred event, you should be able to figure out what to wear without recourse to a "no-go" lst.
How do you wear a veil?
By putting it on your head.
Should you wear makeup to a 2014 black veil brides concert?
Whether or not you should wear makeup to a 2014 Black Veil Brides concert is a matter of personal taste. The band members themselves are well known for wearing black makeup as well as black body paint.
What is a Catholic nuns headdress called?
A white coif is the what a Catholic nun's headdress is called. The black veil is worn over the coif. Catholic Answer Most Catholic nuns wear a veil, under the veil is usually a wimple and/or coif, and perhaps an underveil. Some sisters wear a coronet, and some sisters wear a bonnet.
