Author Topic: How Catholics ought to dress (email from SSPX) (Read 11065 times)

Graham · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2015, 09:42:47 AM »

I think this is an old article by Fr. Peter Scott. Good for them for circulating it again. I particularly like the paragraph on swimming.

Jaynek · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2015, 12:43:44 PM »

Thanks for posting such a great article in the OP. I found this part especially thought-provoking:

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It is interesting to note that the “Lion of Campos”, Bishop de Castro Mayer, once famously remarked in a pastoral letter that he would prefer a woman to wear a mini-skirt rather than pants. For while the mini-skirt was immodest, it was at least feminine, while pants contradicted a woman’s nature (thus the former attacked the senses, while the latter warped the intellect).

Matthew · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2015, 12:51:52 PM »

Quote from: Jaynek

Thanks for posting such a great article in the OP. I found this part especially thought-provoking:

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It is interesting to note that the “Lion of Campos”, Bishop de Castro Mayer, once famously remarked in a pastoral letter that he would prefer a woman to wear a mini-skirt rather than pants. For while the mini-skirt was immodest, it was at least feminine, while pants contradicted a woman’s nature (thus the former attacked the senses, while the latter warped the intellect).

I've seen that quote many times, and if you think about it, it's true.

One aspect I just realized -- that the miniskirt and pants are BOTH immodest and draw attention to things that shouldn't be emphasized.

Pants show every curve, and their very design focuses attention on the groin.

Have you seen the latest trend -- jeans with sparkly rhinestones on the back pockets? That's great -- draw attention to the woman's butt cheeks. Don't worry, men aren't that visually stimulated or quickly aroused. Oh, wait a minute -- they are.

Marlelar · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2015, 01:20:23 PM »

At our chapel the only women I have EVER seen without a veil and wearing pants are the odd NO'ers who stumble in unaware that they are not at any ordinary new order church. They really stand out with their spandex leggings, tight tank tops and flip-flops!

MaterDominici · « **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2015, 01:24:25 PM »

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At our chapel the only women I have EVER seen without a veil and wearing pants are the odd NO'ers who stumble in unaware that they are not at any ordinary new order church. They really stand out with their spandex leggings, tight tank tops and flip-flops!

Same here except I'll add the people who come in off the street looking for a free restroom along their Sunday morning jogging route.