Why You Should Veil: A Guidebook for Catholic Women

by The Girl in the Mantilla

Have you ever thought about veiling, but you just didn't know that much about it?
This small book was created to help guide young women through the historical facts on veiling, and help them understand why they should. Who is "The Girl in the Mantilla"? She's every Catholic woman.

Genres: Catholic

33 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 28, 2019

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this! I decided to read this after reading a more extensive book about veiling. I actually wish this was a little longer! I really wanted to hear more of her own personal story and testimony but overall, I think it’s great if you want to know a little more about veiling or are curious.

[Haley Dessauer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Truly not what I was expecting. This is not necessarily a book, more like an introductory pamphlet which I read through in 15 minutes. I already know quite a bit about veiling, but would have loved more of a historical/referenced-based book on the topic. This book is essentially one girls opinion, and a huge chunk of time was spent talking about off-topic ideas. Like why Hollywood/the world hates Catholics. I felt like this was unnecessary to the topic of veiling, as most people want to dive deeper into the nitty-gritty of veiling before actually trying it out: such as scriptural significance of veiling, early Church fathers speaking on veiling, and the rise of feminism which essentially destroyed the practice of veiling.

[Pooja Banga · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found it just contradictory to the contemporary world ..

I feel that veiling doesn't bring you closer to God as the author suggests..If it does then it is applicable to everyone including men ..

I started reading it thinking I would get some better points on it but nah the author has just played with the readers by just connecting it with humanity and God

[Alicia · Rating 2 out of 5]

As a Catholic who is considering wearing a veil, I find that this book is somewhat helpful....right until the author brought up political viewpoints that I strongly disagree with. Sours the whole reading experience for me.

[Emile Kraushaar · Rating 1 out of 5]

Frustrating

I started looking into vieiling a while back feeling drawn to the practice but wanting to better understand the arguments for and against it. I hate the traditional vs. progressive, liberal vs. conservative divisions in our church. I'm a firm believer that there can be more than one side to an argument. I love the idea of veiling in honor of the unique way women reflect the image of God -Gen 1:27, On the Dignity and Vocation of Women by Pope St. Johns Paul II. I don't like the way elements in human history of subjugated and devalued women. I found this book extraordinarily one side with no sources sited and no solid evidence presented for her arguments. I'm STILL searching for a balanced, evidence based discussion on the FULL history of women's head covering in Christian traditions as well as WHY it wasn't included in the 1983 Canon Law. I can't believe it was merely forgotten like dropped period or a simple typo.

[Debra Treacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Impactful but short

Wow I am amazed with how many times I come back to reading this book. I purchased it before I veiled, but was curious about it because I felt called to it. It was one of the reasons I started to veil.

When I had approached some women who veiled they never could succinctly tell me why they did it. These gives all the reasons without putting down women. It’s been almost three years that I’ve been veiling and it has made a world of difference in my spiritual life. I have shared these book with many others and will continue to promote it!

[Mellie · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's a no from me.

Not about veiling! No, I think veiling is a beautiful practice and one that I am looking into pursuing for myself. That said, there were some weird errors that made this a little hard to read and the author comes off a bit higher-than-thou because she's a Catholic traditionalist. Additionally, she provided no satisfying explanations about why one should veil nor did she provide any evidence, faith or fact based.

I appreciate what she's attempting to do here, especially with brevity, but there's got to be others out there with a better answer for why women should veil.

[Ronald B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A reasonable presentation of the pros and cons of wearing a veil for Mass and other Catholic activities

I liked the author’s insight to what wearing a veil for Mass elicits in the other people of the congregation. A certain degree of maturity and devotion is needed before deciding to wear a veil. I thought the resources given towards the end were valuable for those seeking a closer relationship with our Lord and the Blessed Mother.

[Linda · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this because I am considering the practice of veiling and I wanted to learn more about it. There is nothing in this badly written and poorly edited pamphlet I couldn't find elsewhere on the Internet, without the icky hyper-traditional piety. The author is obviously sincere and trying to do a good thing by having this published, but for me, reading it was so off-putting that I am probably less likely to veil as a result.

[Susan Molloy · Rating 3 out of 5]

🖍️ I am glad that the author ultimately learned why women need to veil in church, because veiling is not about “are people looking at me,” but rather, respect for the Holy Trinity. Women are still supposed to cover their heads in church; that “rule” never changed. The cover is pleasant-looking.

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[Dana Pomante · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book about veiling!

I really got a lot of good material to think and pray about from reading this book. I could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit while reading the book, as well as the deep spiritual intention of the author. May Our Lord and Our Lady richly bless the author and her family! Thank you for blessing my life with your writing.

[Kassie R. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is more of a pamphlet than a book at 18 pages long.Took me maybe 10 minutes to read.

I veil at mass already, but was curious to see if it mentioned anything I hadn’t read/heard before. It didn’t. Could be a good book for someone who is surprised veiling is still a thing or considering it. Very basic. Could have been deeper.

[Lupita · Rating 5 out of 5]

A friend (who at the time considered herself non-denominational) encouraged me, a revert Catholic, to veil about a year ago…

So-said friend is now a revert Catholic as well. 💕💕💕

Glory to God in the Highest.

And kudos to this author for this short, yet VERY informative and compact book.

[Michaela Browning · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was well structured and gave some good points on why to veil. I already veil but wanted to learn how to explain it to others better. This book gave me a few new reasons to veil! It also has a list of places to get veils.

[padraig caughey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting, countercultural.

I choose this book to review on my website; Mother of God Forum. It is not really a book but a little pamphlet. But we'll with reading.

[Kyrie :-) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Veiling 101

This short book is for any Catholic woman who wants to learn more about veiling and all the benefits from it!

[Jasmine Dorsett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how open and honest this quick read is about the practice of veiling in the catholic church. It really opened my eyes to veiling and I will definitely begin veiling as well.

[Kawthar Ismail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love

Excellent. Well written. Lots of good points for veiling in church. I bought 2 veils. The reasoning behind wearing one is very clear. Very feminine as well too

[Allison Eckenberg · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m taking the leap and veiling on Sunday and I’m so excited!