Growing up, I didn’t know anyone who veiled, nor did I really ever see anyone wearing one. Because of this, I was never that curious about it or knew much about it.
Fast forward to my college years. As I started to grow and become more active in my faith, I also started to follow more Catholics on social media. The world of social media can be viewed as a very negative thing, but it can also be used as a beacon of light, although many people forget about this. And a beacon of light is most definitely what it has been for me.
Through social media, I grew to have a curiosity and yearning for a deeper understanding about many things in my faith, especially veiling. As I became curious, I did my research. Through this curiosity and research, I discovered that my heart was longing for a deeper connection in my faith life, and that veiling might be a step along that journey.
The idea of veiling just kept running through my head, and I couldn't stop looking at veils online...so, I finally gave in and bought a veil. My excitement grew as I waited for it to arrive in the mail. Then the day finally came, and my veil arrived in my mailbox.
Now to take the next steps: getting the veil blessed and actually wearing it. This was going to be the true test. Would I follow through?
After getting it blessed, it was now time to actually wear the veil. I trusted in Him and wore it to Eucharistic Adoration for the first time...and what an amazing experience it was!
I was nervous and very self-conscious. A part of me didn't care what others would think, and a part of me couldn't stop wondering what people would think. Would I attract attention to myself? Would people be judging me? Will people think that I believe I am holier than them?
But after the experience that I had wearing my veil for the first time, I knew that this was a part of His plan for me. Each time I wear my veil, I begin to discover more about my faith and grow deeper in my relationship with Him.
The biggest take away from wearing my veil is the fact that it helps me to stay focused, especially when I am leading music. Whether I'm at Adoration or at mass, wearing my veil helps me to stay connected to the reason that I am there: to spend time with Christ.
We live in a world of modern technology, social media, and thousands of distractions. As a college student, it is extremely hard to block out distractions...but wearing my veil helps me to do just that: eliminate distractions.
I have now come to the point where I don't care what others think. The fear of judgement doesn't really bother me...The only thing that matters is that I know why I am veiling: to be as close to God as possible; to live a life that shows Him my constant desire to be as Christ-like as possible.
I was nervous and very self-conscious. A part of me didn't care what others would think, and a part of me couldn't stop wondering what people would think. Would I attract attention to myself? Would people be judging me? Will people think that I believe I am holier than them?
But after the experience that I had wearing my veil for the first time, I knew that this was a part of His plan for me. Each time I wear my veil, I begin to discover more about my faith and grow deeper in my relationship with Him.The biggest take away from wearing my veil is the fact that it helps me to stay focused, especially when I am leading music. Whether I'm at Adoration or at mass, wearing my veil helps me to stay connected to the reason that I am there: to spend time with Christ.
We live in a world of modern technology, social media, and thousands of distractions. As a college student, it is extremely hard to block out distractions...but wearing my veil helps me to do just that: eliminate distractions.
I have now come to the point where I don't care what others think. The fear of judgement doesn't really bother me...The only thing that matters is that I know why I am veiling: to be as close to God as possible; to live a life that shows Him my constant desire to be as Christ-like as possible.
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