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  • WHAT ARE THE MARYLIKE STANDARDS?

    08/25/2011 12:55:19 PM PDT · by Morgana · 41 replies
    http://cora.dashjr.org/trad/modesty.html#chap3 ^ | 8/25/2011 | Morgana's BVM Vanity
    "A dress cannot be called decent which is cut deeper than two fingers' breadth under the pit of the throat;; which does not cover the arms at least to the elbows; and scarcely reaches a bit beyond the knees. Furthermore, dresses of transparent material are improper." (The Cardinal vicar of Pope Pius XI) Marylike is modest without compromise, "like Mary", Christ's Mother. Marylike dresses have sleeves extending at least to the elbows; and skirts reaching below the knees. Acceptable Marylike Standards have been revealed in many private revelations since 1917 throughout the world. One of these standards is the dress...
  • Adore the Lord in Holy Attire – On Proper Dress for Mass

    05/25/2010 4:49:27 AM PDT · by markomalley · 44 replies · 746+ views
    Archdiocese of Washington ^ | 5/24/2010 | Msgr Charles Pope
    Last week we had a discussion on the women wearing veils in Church. One of the themes that emerged in the comments was that the discussions about what to wear in Church should be broader than just a veil. More specifically BOTH men and women should consider how they dress when going into God’s house. Hence I would like to explore some background issues and  enunciate some principles. You of course will be able to add to them.1. Scripture – There is very little in Scripture that seems to spell out the proper way to dress for sacred worship. There...