Veiled in Reverence

There’s something quiet and beautiful about slipping a veil over your head before entering the church. It’s not a fashion statement or a demand from others — it’s a choice. A personal act of love, humility, and reverence in the presence of the Eucharist.

Wearing a veil at Mass is an ancient tradition, one rooted in Scripture and carried on by generations of Catholic women who saw it as a visible sign of the sacred. In 1 Corinthians 11, St. Paul speaks of women covering their heads as a way to honor God’s design and order. For centuries, this practice was a natural part of Catholic life — a symbol of modesty and holy submission to God, not to man.

Today, many women are rediscovering the meaning behind the veil. It isn’t about hiding — it’s about setting apart. Just as the tabernacle is veiled, and holy things are treated with extra care, so too is the woman, created uniquely and purposefully by God. The veil is a reminder: you are in a sacred space, and something profound is happening here.

Although I haven't been able to put my veil on, with little hands pulling and wrangling a toddler, I know when I veil, it quiets my heart. It shifts my focus from the noise of the world to the mystery of the Mass. It reminds me I am not there to be seen, but to worship.

This isn’t about judgment — it’s about invitation. Not every woman is called to veil. But for those who are drawn to it, know this: it is a beautiful, dignified, and deeply spiritual act of love.

May we always seek to show reverence for our Lord, in whatever form He gently places on our hearts.

God Bless,

Amanda Leigh , CAO

The Modern Apostle LLC