Hello! How are you? I have been interested in veiling during prayer and church services (and possibly all the time), but I’m not sure how to start. Do have any suggestions? I’m Catholic.
Hello friend! This makes me so happy to hear!!
My #1 recommendations would be to start slow if you've had no experience and find what style of veil works best for you and your lifestyle.
For me, I alternate between a few different styles for church, a loose fitting chiffon or linen long scarf tied similar to a hijab, a square satin scarf folded into a triangle and tied underneath my chin, or a handkerchief style tied under my hair. Depends on my mood and the temperature for the day, but there's also several other styles, like turbans, snoods, the mantilla (which is primarily used in Catholic churches/Latin masses) or even just really cloth thick headbands.
For church, start with the something subtle, like the handkerchief style. That way, you can build yourself up and get used to the feel of it on your head when praying, crossing yourself, participating in the Sacraments without attracting too much attention to yourself, it looks like a normal thing that women wear today. Also, it's tied onto your head, so there's a slim chance of it slipping down or falling off. Then as you get more comfortable, if you want, move to a different style! I prefer the almost hijab style as it has the most coverage while being very lightweight.
For everyday, it's a similar process but it's important to be mindful of security and temperature, even more so than in church. Invest in something, no matter the style, that won't fall off all the time and discourage you from continuing or something that won't make you sweat to death.
I typically get my head covers from Amazon or Shein, however another wonderful website to find particularly amazing everyday veils is Garlands of Grace. There's also a few wonderful FaceBook group dedicated to veiling Christian women who are wonderful resources, Veiled Wives - Traditional Catholic Wives and Headcovering Christian Women
I hope this helps and God Bless you!
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