http://disqus.com/by/MaryVeronica/enThu, 08 Jan 2009 19:00:24 -0000http://www.quakerranter.org/plain_dress_discussion_on_yaho/#comment-4999695<p>How nice to find this discussion! I am Roman Catholic and live in Central NJ. I am a Benedictine Oblate novice and I dress modestly, simply and wear head covering full time. I grew up in the city in the 50's/60's and the more devout among us dressed with care and entered the church with veil or scarf. Although things changed over the years, I never felt right if not modestly dressed and covered. A few years ago, it was found I have an incurable cancer, and I decided that no one would influence me to do otherwise ever again. I have been very blessed not only dressing more plainly but living more simply. Although I am poor due to my illness, I do not have the debt of so manyl around me with higher income! I have seen an increase of modesty among Catholics, Baptists, 7th Day Adventists and other Christians and it is so encouraging! </p>MaryVeronicaThu, 08 Jan 2009 19:00:24 -0000