Femininity, a means of apostolate: Reflections on modesty and Catholic dress

“A Catholic must be in the world without being of the world, as it is written in the Gospel according to Saint John. And we must be the salt of the earth, the light of the world. What a great mission in life! A Christian faithful to his faith must therefore apply it in all areas of his life, including his dress. He must ‘put on Christ’ both literally and figuratively, by wearing clothing that is true, good and beautiful, as we shall see in the first few chapters. The Church has, throughout the ages, emphasised the importance of modesty and decency, particularly in women’s dress. May we become aware of the importance of our femininity and our modesty as a means of apostolate. As a priest taught in a sermon a few years ago, ‘the best way to demonstrate God is to show God’. This modest little book you hold in your hands aims to make women aware that their choice of clothing is far from insignificant, and that, through it, they can do as much good as harm. The reflections that follow are intended to guide all women of good will who sincerely wish to better themselves and others, and who are seeking practical advice to apply in their daily lives to guide them in their choice of clothing.”This book is not intended solely for women; men will also find it highly beneficial to read, particularly fathers or those who intend to become fathers. They will be able to appreciate the importance of their duty as heads of household, or future heads of household, to foster the beauty of feminine modesty within their homes. Read more