The covering of the head with a veil symbolizes the reality of woman sheltered in the side of her Source and becoming one with Him. She becomes covered and hidden in her Divine Spouse.”
Over the summer my dear friend and roommate put together a gorgeous video about why many Catholic women are returning to the old custom of wearing a chapel veil to Mass. I personally started wearing a veil in high school, and often thank the Lord that He lead me to do so. I highly encourage those of you who wear a veil, are considering wearing a veil, or know someone who does to watch this video. It will help those who already wear a veil to remember why they do so, those who are considering to more fully understand the point of this lovely devotion, and those gentlemen who cannot wear a veil- but know women who do- to better appreciate the beauty behind the tradition. Below her video is a quote that inspired me in my early days of wearing the veil, and which I have returned to and reflected on many times. I hope you enjoy the video, and take time to prayerfully consider this devotion as a way to renew your prayer life and enhance your participation in the Mass, and encourage others who are looking for that “something different” in their practice of the faith to do the same.
“Woman, because she was created by being drawn from man’s side, is constantly trying to return to him. She desires the original unity of one flesh and one bone. The desire for unity between man and woman is a mirror of the relationship between Christ and the soul. As woman longs for union with man in human relationships, she is also drawn to unity with God. He calls her to become one with Him: to come under His side and become flesh of His flesh and bone of His bone. This occurs during reception of Eucharist. The covering of the head with a veil symbolizes the reality of woman sheltered in the side of her Source and becoming one with Him. She becomes covered and hidden in her Divine Spouse.”
-St. John Chrysostom
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