Why Veil for the Eucharistic Revival?
You might have seen another woman veiling at Mass.
Maybe it struck you as beautiful. Something stirred in your heart.
Or you wondered why.
You might have even felt a desire to veil, too, but thought you are not worthy. Or, what will people think of me?
Whether you are new to veiling at Mass or used to do it when you were a little girl, rest assured that you are not alone.
Countless women around the world are discovering this beautiful tradition.
Through veiling, you will discover:
• A greater understanding of your dignity in the eyes of God
• A renewed sense of the sacred in His Eucharistic presence
• Deeper connection to our Blessed Mother and the women who came before you
• Improved focus during times of prayer
• Less concern with the opinions of others
For 2000 years, Catholic women have worn some kind of head covering in Church. Though the particular reasons for doing so have varied (for example, modesty in the time of St. Paul), this practice has always focused on the transcendence of the place - the church, the very dwelling of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Having been given this magnificent Gift by Jesus himself, every Catholic church holds something not found anywhere else: the true, living presence of our Bridegroom, hidden under the appearance of bread and wine.
"The veil is a visual sermon, ... a public proclamation before the Lord that He IS the Lord and that we love Him and that we are ready to obey him. It's a totally counter-cultural statement proclaiming obedience in the midst of a culture that is totally permeated with this attitude of 'I will not serve.'"
The veil is a sign of the great dignity inherent to a woman, who has the potential to receive life within herself... both human life and the supernatural life of God. This is an important message the world needs to hear, now more than ever!
Didn't Vatican II Do Away With Veils?
Despite what you might have heard, the Second Vatican Council did not do away with veils. The mandatory requirement that women should veil was removed from the Code of Canon Law in 1983 but it remains a beautiful tradition all women are free to practice.
Is This Biblical?
Yes! In 1 Corinthians 11:3-16, St. Paul says that women's heads ought to be covered "because of the angels." He says that hair is a woman's glory, so covering it is a way of giving glory to God instead.
Where can I find more information?
Visit our FAQ page here. Or browse the articles below.