Holy Week and Veiling

I finally made the decision to veil while in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.  I have felt the nudging to veil for about three years.  I finally got a kick from the Holy Spirit and decided to veil starting Holy Week.  My veil arrived in the mail yesterday.  It is lovely.  I have to admit that when I put it on I did not feel the way I thought I would.  Then again, veiling isn't so much about me.  Part of the reason I feel called to wear a chapel veil is that I need reminders of humility, especially in a Diocese where people chat a lot in the Sanctuary before Mass.  I also think of Our Blessed Mother and how her hair is always covered.  Yes it was a part of the times, but there is something lovely, humble, and deeply feminine about it.   I am going to do it because I believe God has asked me to veil.

Veiling will take some getting used to.  It is a hard decision and not all women are called to veil.  I don't think there needs to be a war between women in the Catholic community.  I showed the veil to my husband last night and he did not know what to say.  Like me, he is not used to women veiling.  He too will need time to get used to seeing me veiled at Mass.  Veiling is not just for old ladies.  There is a big movement of young women who God is calling to veil.  I have three friends who veil and they are all in their thirties or forties.  All of these women attend Mass in the Novus Ordo.

Here are some pictures of my new veil.  I ordered it from the Liturgical Time Etsy Shop.  It is the same veil Jennifer Fulwiler ordered when she decided to veil.  She said it was easy and practical to wear.  I have a 20 month old daughter, so I definitely need something that will stay on.  I will probably pin it until she gets to an age when she finally sits still for Mass.

Once I have worn the veil for Mass I will write about my experiences.  I am excited and nervous about Mass on Holy Thursday, as it will be my first Mass veiled.  Say a prayer for me that I may be courageous and humble before Our Lord.  Have a very blessed Holy Week and Easter season!

P.S. I am not glowing...LOL.  We got a bunch of snow so it is really bright from the windows.