For the next month, I'm going to be giving you my journey on veiling during Mass. I'm also reviewing a veil from Veils by Lily, the Authentic Spanish Camellia Mantilla in Mint. I've never worn a mantilla style before, so I thought this was a great opportunity to give some real feedback.
I started veiling about 2 years ago after feeling God calling me to it. I was really unsure about it, but asked for a veil for Christmas and my step-dad got me one. It helped me stay focused during Mass and enter into prayer fully, where before I found that I was really distracted.
I veil in Mass, Adoration, and for personal prayer sometimes at home.
It's been a slow change for me. I don't veil all the time because I'm still not in the habit of carrying it with me all the time and some situations I feel like it might be best for me not to. Some of those situations are where I'm doing ministry with youth.
I took these pictures last Sunday after wearing the veil to Mass for the first time.
My first thought in church was that it got a lot of attention, and I'm usually not the only one veiling at Mass. I'm guessing it was the color. Personally, I think the color is gorgeous, but its more of a light teal than a true mint.
The design is very intricate. I love that it folds easily, even though it's an awkward shape, and doesn't wrinkle. I thought for how delicate it is, I would have to iron/steam it after I got it in the mail.
My husband, Ben, loves that I veil. It really completes the journey I've been on the last 4 years of becoming more modest and more feminine.
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