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There are some people who do care to dress in a manner that could lesson impure thoughts, I don't see a fault in that. I believe someone should be able to live out their modesty in such a manner without being mocked and told he/she is wrong. I don't think anyone is saying that the more you cover, the more modest you are, the more impure thoughts you will prevent. There is no for sure way to prevent one's thoughts. However, I believe I am my brother's keeper, insomuch that if there is something I can do or not do to aid him, I will. If I believe that by dressing in a certain manner would lessen a woman's impure thoughts towards me, then I will do my best to dress in that manner.
Me believing this way is not an indictment on you if you do not .
With Advent the ecclesiastical year begins in the Western churches. During this time the faithful are admonished 1) to prepare themselves worthily to celebrate the anniversary of the Lord's coming into the world as the incarnate God of love and mercy, 2) thus to make their souls fitting dwellings for the Redeemer coming in Holy Communion and through grace, and 3) thereby to make themselves ready for His final coming as judge, at death and at the end of the world.
Here some links to some good Advent stuff:
Catholic Education Resource Center Advent Catholic Traditions for Avent & ChristmasUSCCB Advent Resources
The Our Sunday Visitor’s “Definitive Guide to Advent”
DomesticChurch.com “Fridge Art” Advent activities (good for kids)
Catholic.org Advent Resources
EWTN Advent Resources
Catholic Fire’s 12 Tips to a Holier Advent
Thank God for the outstanding and courageous leadership of Archbishop Chaput. As Catholics we all need to faithfully witness the truth of the Gospel and never be afraid to do so when challenged. Our world is certainlly in a secular/relativism chaos and the Church needs to stand tall as a pillar of truth, as well as Charity and Social Justice (in that order.) Let us all pray that God will abundantly bless those who fiercely fight for and to protect the great Gift of Life - from conception to natural death.
