Veiling has always been part of what defined a lady who gave herself to Christ through Holy Orders. Very sadly, not all orders continue to veil, but many still do. They cover their heads for a similar reason as other women do; to show humility, devotion and submission to God - they have rid themselves of earthly habits and offer little sacrifices for Our Dear Lord.
Dominican Sisters in the 1950s
A young postulant.
Sister Benedict from the Gospel of Life Order.
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Entering the Carmel in Australia.
'Who except God can give you peace? Has the world ever been able to satisfy the heart?
St Gerard Majella
they have rid themselves of earthly habits and offer little sacrifices for Our Dear Lord.
ReplyDeleteExcept the earthly habit that they wear, of course! :-P
I was looking out for another post on here. I even checked to make sure I hadn't missed one. :-D
Ha ha, I noticed that pun but decided to leave it alone.
ReplyDeleteWhich post are you searching for?