An interesting post I read on covering

Check it out here.

I was browsing some websites of family-integrated churches in our state, and came across one which had "What about women's headcoverings?" in their Q&A section.  It was a pretty short list, so at first glance I was somewhat impressed that the topic had made the cut.  The answer began by saying than they had been contacted several times with inquiries about headcoverings, and they rather dismissively responded by saying: "The apostle Paul clearly states that a woman's hair is sufficient covering in 1 Cor. 11:15:  'But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her; for her hair is given to her for a covering.'"


her whole post is really good and insightful.


I don't want to do it full-time. I hardly do the part time. But I keep finding it, keep reading about it.

Sept 1, Why Veil?

I'm wanting to veil, and people have asked why. Here is my research//thoughts so far.

It doesn't have to be a veil. It can be a hat, veil, hajab, etc...

There are several reasons...

1- The veil is historically part of church tradition- in catholic and protestant churches, until fairly recently.

2- It's a symbol of chastity and of purity.

    A- It is more covering- in church I prefer to not see mini-skirts and really low V neck shirts (which there is more and more of these days.) I understand it's the fashion of the times- I have a very large chest and it's hard to not show cleavage! But, I try. The best for God! Veiling is (historically) another layer- more covered, more modest- does this make sense?? (I just woke up...still forming thoughts in general today!)

    B- 1 Corinthians 11 talks about a woman covering her head while in prayer (such as in church.) This verse is sometimes controversial based on translations and on "opinions" of what this means. However, the basic idea behind it is that a woman covers her hair to show love/devotion/respect/chastity to her husband.

"2 Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you. 3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife [1] is her husband, and the head of Christ is God. 4 Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head, 5 but every wife [2] who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, since it is the same as if her head were shaven. (At the time, a woman would have her head shaved or cut short as punishment for bad behavior (sexually) )6 For if a wife will not cover her head, then she should cut her hair short. But since it is disgraceful for a wife to cut off her hair or shave her head, let her cover her head. 7 For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man. (meaning woman was created for man, because it was “not good for him to be alone.”) 8 For man was not made from woman, but woman from man. 9 Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. 10 That is why a wife ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels. [3] 11 Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man nor man of woman; 12 for as woman was made from man, so man is now born of woman. And all things are from God. 13 Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a wife to pray to God with her head uncovered? 14 Does not nature itself teach you that if a man wears long hair it is a disgrace for him, 15 but if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For her hair is given to her for a covering. 16 If anyone is inclined to be contentious, we have no such practice, nor do the churches of God."

3- It is beautiful. When you wear it, you can’t help but to be in the mindset of church/prayer. It’s wearing the clothing fitting for the time. (does this make sense?)

I might come edit this later, but this is the idea.


EDIT on Sept 18:  http://feelinfeminine.com/?p=1001 a link I found today with more info on veiling.

Aug 27th, I'm subbing

I have this period off so I'm writing for a few.

That girl I was having problems with- that was a friend of T's.... we ended that for the most part. He finally wrote with her on FB and they are on an ok note. I never talked to her again. It's easier for me to not have friends like that. I need friends who can respect my believes- even if they totally disagree with them.

On that note, I was going to write a bit about me and Catholicism. I've gotten a lot more conservative in my expectations within the church. I bet that has a lot to do with the church I go to now- it's fairly conservative, especially the priest. A lot of women in the choir wear the veil (which I love!) But on conservative thoughts--- For example, went I went to a church in Biloxi, 5pm mass, the Eucharistic ministers were wearing jeans! I understand that the 5pm is usually a college/youth mass, but I feel that if you are involved, such as an EM, you need to be dressed nice. It's the body and blood! You are touching it! You need to be clean, dressed nice, and in a holy mindset! T's mom actually gave me a hard time about being bothered by that. I also don't get it when people are in short skirts, tank tops, low neck shirts, etc.... It's gotta be a distraction to guys- it is to me- a married female! I mean, come on! Dress appropriate to the occasion!!


I also really like the veils. Several women in my church wear them and I love it! It's so pretty. I know it's more historical church (pre-Vatican II) I asked Fr. about it and he said "In the early church wearing a veil gave a woman an authority she would not have normally been accorded. In terms of society at that time, this was a big deal and a step forward. Wearing a veil today can refer to one's chastity or virginity and thus is appropriate for those who have made the vow of chastity or live chaste lives in marriage (fidelity). But many women find it demeaning. I'm not sure why completely." So yeah- I always thought it had to do with "purity" but chastity makes more sense. Chastity is such an important and new thought- especially as married- but it's something I'm studying on some and I find interesting. Chastity within marriage- hadn't known there was such thing.

Anyways, I'm rambling so I'll log and write later!