Wednesday, 08 July 2009
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Let a man examine himself.....
Quick thought...
All my reflection on hijab, women covering themselves, modesty, outward signs of humility and submission to God, and so forth, has convicted me to wear my cowl more. I usually only vest for worship on Sundays - when I wear my full habit - but I seldom wear my cowl (hood) up as I find it really limits my peripheral vision when driving etc. (Maybe this is a good thing spiritually...) unless I keep shoving it back on my head, as it tends to fall forward and partly obscure my face. Also it tends to give a more sinister silhouette, more like some sort of evil magician, but that is only perception, When I have my hood on it does affect me, along with the rest of the habit, although I no longer feel uncomfortable dressed in full habit (which consists of a floor length long sleeved loose hooded robe, a cincture, and long scapular, cross and Rosary)
It in interesting that on the wikipedia page devoted to monk's cowls the related links are to burqa and chador.....
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Comments (1)
I like the look, always have. It stands as a stark reminder that there is something out there more important than the pablum fed to us by the modern media and educational system (and we know who is ultimately in control of these). The chapel veil serves somewhat the same purpose, albeit on a much smaller scale. It sort of functions like curtains, shutting out everything except what's going on at the altar, and especially after receiving Christ in Holy Communion. I think you're very fortunate indeed that you have the cowl, and all that it stands for.
By the way, thanks for your reply three posts ago. You take such care to write thoughtful posts and comments, Brother. I always enjoy them and appreciate them. (And learn from them.)