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I can recall that as a child I would see my grandmother wearing a handkerchief or cloth over her head whenever she was in church or praying. I'm curious if there is a name for that cloth. Are those normally purchased as revered items, like a rosary, or are they everyday handkerchiefs? Also, was there ever a specific purpose behind it? Thanks,
Peace
dear Bryan--
Women wearing veils in church has always been a tradition
exemplifying their modesty and femininity. The most common type of veil is called a: mantilla. The custom is based on the words of the St. Paul in 1 Cor. 11:10.
your servant but His first
George
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George A. Card,sfo, M.I
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I am willing to attempt to answer any question. If I don’t know the answer, I will look-up or pass the question on to friends for feed back. Beside Catholicism (especially the social/moral and the Eastern rites), I am well read on Mormonism and so-called Modern Christian Fundamentalism. Also I study Franciscan History as means of growing in my lay Franciscan calling to holiness in Christ.
Experience
20+ years as the Justice and Peace Laison for my (local)Secular Franciscan Fraternity,22+ years public speaking on the Faith,and/or teaching CCD and Youth Retreats,a former Officer for K of C and my SFO Fraternity,still hold appointed offices in local SFO fraternity
Organizations
Catholic Church, Rome Rite
Secular Fraciscan Order
Knights of Columbus
The Men's Study (A local Catholic study group I co founded)
Others
Militia Immaculata(Knights of the Immaculate
Publications
Local News Letters:Mostly my Poetry
Education/Credentials
2 years of Minor Seminary
Bible and Adult Faith Studies and Seminars
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