#holy mass

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[thepastisalreadywritten]

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[themariandevotion]

Explaining ✨veiling✨ as a Catholic woman

There are a lot of people who don’t really understand why many Catholic women choose to wear veils to Mass when that’s not really something that is enforced anymore. A long time ago, women were expected to cover their hair out of respect for God and to be humble and modest. However, after Vatican II, many aspects of that belief was changed.

Many women still choose to veil when they go to Mass, but the choice of words here is deliberate: they choose to.

It is still seen as a sign of respect to God or a symbol of modesty or chastity, but the option to choose is left up to the woman herself. It does not mean that you are not modest or that you do not respect God if you choose not to wear a veil to Mass, because that is your choice and you worship God however is most personal to you.

There are multiple reasons which cause a woman to veil-

Firstly, she may want to emulate a certain saint or practice a devotion to Mary. I myself fall under this category, as I wear more traditionally styled veils to follow in Mary’s footsteps.

Secondly, she may want to cover her head as a sign of respect to God, which follows historical reasoning for veiling at a place of worship.

Thirdly, she may want to just because of the visual aesthetic. There are many veil styles and colors to go with Mass attire, and they look beautiful regardless of the reason behind wearing them.

Many non-catholics seem to think that we are oppressed because we veil, or that the Church thinks that we are provocative for showing our hair in a place of worship. However, that could not be further from the truth. It is the woman’s choice whether or not she wants to veil, and she is not forced to.

Hope this helps!

[austerity-audacity-asceticism]

found my great grandmother’s copy of the Saint Joseph Sunday Missal

[viagginterstellari]

Waiting for mass to finish - Chichicastenango, 2024

[aleskok]

The Polish Olympic Committee brought two priests to Italy along with the Olympic team. Both serve the athletes by offering spiritual support and blessings. They celebrate Holy Masses there, and Kacper Tomasiak participated in one to give thanks to God for the medals he won.

[nightprayers]

On Mondays, We Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. .⋆♱

Why do Catholics pray for the souls in Purgatory on Mondays?

In Catholic tradition, Monday has long been dedicated to praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. While this devotion is not a doctrine or obligation, it is a beautiful custom embraced by many Catholics throughout the centuries.

The Church teaches that the souls in Purgatory are assured of Heaven, yet they undergo a final purification before entering the presence of God (cf. CCC 1030–1032). Since they can no longer merit for themselves, we can help them through our prayers, sacrifices, indulgences, and above all, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

The Saints’ Devotion to the Holy Souls

Throughout history, many saints have encouraged this devotion. St. Gertrude the Great frequently prayed for the Holy Souls, and St. Faustina Kowalska wrote in her Diary about visiting Purgatory and being asked by the souls to pray for them.

Our Lady’s Call to Pray for the Departed

Several approved Marian apparitions also emphasize praying for the departed. At Fátima, Our Lady encouraged prayer, sacrifice, and reparation for sinners. During the apparitions, when the children asked about a young woman named Amélia, Our Lady replied that she would remain in Purgatory “until the end of the world,” reminding the faithful of the reality of Purgatory and the importance of praying for the dead.

What Scripture Says

Scripture likewise encourages this practice:

“It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from their sins.”

— 2 Maccabees 12:46

The Holy Souls can no longer pray for themselves—but you can.

Today, offer a Rosary, attend Holy Mass if you are able, make a small sacrifice, or simply pray for them. Every prayer offered with love is an act of mercy.

One day, by God’s grace, those souls will rejoice in Heaven and intercede for those who remembered them on earth.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. ✞

[fettfleisch]

at the holy mass in the woods last night. we ate more than just the wind