Modesty Please | Put Some Clothes On!!! 

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They dress with everything showing so just looking at them is inappropriate. I can’t even talk to a person because if I look at them at all I see everything and I DON’T WANT TO SEE EVERYTHING!

Thank the”spirit “ of Vatican II

The people doing this corrupted Vatican II. The council was not called to initiate what is currently happening.

Its not only the Catholic church .

Please don’t judge, virtues come over time

How about "that's not appropriate to wear in public"

The parents are buying these clothes, though, a lot of the time...

Oftentimes the parents dress the same way. Going to church is like attending a picnic in 90 degree weather. It's such a distraction in the church that I belong to within my 'district' - I have elected to attend an older church where women still wear chapel veils, if you know what I mean. A girl wearing immodest clothing there would most probably feel out of place. Most likely she would not attend mass there either.

When a priest gives a massage out there more often, intelligent parents can understand. My children school, do empathize much, about modesty when it a day to wear non uniform clothing. A priest is a Father, is a parent, is a spiritaul father, do not keep quiet about modesty.

Especially in schools. I don't understand why all our young girls at school are wearing extremely short skirts. It looks awful.

I totally agree with you.

For sure. As a bridesmaid a few years ago, the Bride and myself spent forever looking for modest dresses. Thankfully we eventually found them. We had many compliments on how elegant our clothes were. A couple of young women in the catering staff wanted to know where they could purchase dresses of a similar cut to mine. Alot of woman, including myself find it very difficult to find these clothes on sale here in the UK. Most of the clothes designers are gay men, sadly these male designers don't see it any other way.

I agree 100% I have wished and prayed and asked priest to talk about this topic all to no avail.. most priest that I know of are so afraid of offending people.. we need to get over that and worry more about offending Our Lord.. I am so proud of you, Father Mike, for having the courage and backbone to lovingly and kindly address this issue as a good shepherd to us, your flock.. as a fatherly Pastor with your children.. it’s sad but sometimes we need to be reminded of and taught about the simplest things such as showing respect to God and others as well as ourselves..modesty, chastity and purity.. I have shared this video with more people.. (family, especially grandchildren and friends)than I can count and am so happy that it is now being talked about.. You have taken the lead and I am praying that other priest will follow your example.. thank you so much, Father Mike.. God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

In the past, brides dressed modestly. This was for two reasons. 1. Out of respect for the church and the the fact that it's God's house, a place of reverence. 2. She was "saving the show" for her husband and not for every other guy at the wedding. Other than having a white dress, there isn't much difference between a bride and a woman heading out to go carousing at the club with the girls. Isn't progress great?

And dresses for Communion and Confirmation

Amen😅

@@keerankenny4374misogynist talk. Men’s tight pants showing outlines are just as titillating as women dress. Men’s bare legs especially muscular is very tempting. We are all visual.

@@keerankenny4374 Regardless of what was said in the Fatima message, there are MANY men who dress immodestly, both in church and outside of church. Are you saying that it is acceptable for men to dress immodestly, simply because they weren't mentioned in the message at Fatima?

So what if they tske they take their shirts of for intimidation, it is how it turns a woman on that decided that its wrong. Don't try to justify the fu**boyish attitude of men that make women fall for the temptation ​@@keerankenny4374

@@keerankenny4374 I don’t think that Mother Mary wanted women to wear turtle necks in the summer while men were bare chested with tattoos of Christ, next to a swasthya and their pants hanging down to their knees. Everyone needs to be respectful of God AT ALL TIMES!!!

Tattoos? 😂

modesty attracts many a peckerhead rapists. immodesty is tame to what your concerns are with what could be sitting next to you in church clothing.

You’re Catholic, you just don’t know it yet 😊

And men as well!

Be glad you aren’t, I walked away after being abused by a priest and no support from the hierarchy. The Catholic Church is a cult to benefit clergy. Their venerating Mary and prolife is all bull sheet. Do not convert. Former Catholics make up the largest “religious body” in the USA, and I just wrote why.

Not just relevant to women

Close your eyes , close your ears.

@@katkat2340 Your comment is somewhat impractical. Closing your eyes is easy, but the noise is different. At best, people speak in normal voices; they don't even try to whisper. Sometimes they are loud and actually compete with each other to be heard. Surprisingly, it is often the ushers who are involved. You sometimes just have to wait until everyone leaves. In the past, most Catholics would agree that such conduct is disrespectful and irreverent to the presence of the Holy Eucharist. It seems, things are different in today's Catholic Church. I guess you disagree with Father's homily. I agree with him. Dominus vobiscum.

I agree with user! I get to church early to pray. Sometimes it is impossible with people having loud conversations. Years ago no one would have dreamed of talking out loud in church out of reverence for the Holy Eucharist.

It’s very difficult to have total silence …. That’s all I’m saying. When I go in and ppl are talking , I just close my eyes and pray. We can not always control the circumstances. I like Fr. Mikes homily - but this is a place of dialogue and we all have perspectives . Peace

Agree @katkat2340 esp for us highly sensitive people.🙂🙏

At Middle East, you can’t go in the church immodest when we were going pilgrimage. It should be like that all around the world!

Some goes in the church like going to a bar or park!😢

Hollywood, and popular musicians advertise immodesty, and then there is social media. So where are the adults to teach them how to dress?

I concur. I look around and think to myself - really, brothers? I've seen old images online of fellow Catholic guys who would wear full suits to Mass; this was during the pre-Vatican II era (1950s, etc). I understand that this fashion mode likely won't make a comeback here in the U.S.A., but how about all of us fellows agree to at the very least wear proper shoes and a business casual outfit to the Mass? I don't think that's too much to ask.

I agree. I am in FL.y church women come in half naked, in short shorts, skin tight dresses that are distractions in the house of God.

Some of us wear flip-flops due to health issues - regular shoes are absolutely too painful

According to a lot of people, God doesn't care what we wear as long as we show up. I disagree...

@@dharmaslife if you need unrestricted toebox you can wear slides with footie Sox.

So true.

And how respectfully you spoke! Thank you, and God will bless you!💗

My 18 year old daughter bought a book titled:”The Theology of Style”. Young ladies can still be classy and stylish while being modest.

I was so grateful for my daughter in law who had the whole top Alternated for Wedding Attire and the dress was exquisite; complimented her Beauty 🔥 Her Modesty will be talked about for years to come,in my Parish and family 🙏I ,nor my son or her parents told her to do this, 💜 She felt in a CATHOLIC CHURCH ⛪️ it was EXPECTED 😊and it IS ,God Bless ALL YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN,”Stand out 🙏🔥🙏not in “as Jim Caviezel has said, You will be rewarded in this world and in the next 🔥💯Gods Richest Blessings to you all,Especially your very Brave Priest Son👏👏👏I’m certain Jesus and Mary are flood-gating your Parish with Many Graces♥️Glory Hallelujah

you know the bridal stores also sell jackets and boleros and other cover ups for the dresses, the same as they can sell you add on sleeves or modesty panels to add on to the dress. It has always been that the bride wears a long sleeved jacket or bolero over her dress and she removes it for the reception the same as she removes her train so she can dance.

I always joke with my sisters that companies are only allowed a certain amount of fabric for dresses. Is it short? It can have long sleeves. Is it long? Spaghetti straps. Good length? Open the back and slits up the side. Granted I'm always thrift shopping. I know if I spent more, I may get something in what I like. Thankfully, this year, I'm slowly learning how to make my own dresses 😄

My daughter had the same problem.

I wore a wedding dress from 1947. Beautiful and modest.

Our poor mother. She shouldn't have to see such things. Pray for us O Most Holy Mother of God!

@@keerankenny4374 First of all, CHRIST IS DIVINE. All so WONDERFUL to do with CHRIST. Secondly, you do not question CHRIST. Thirdly, such a lot of Women go about in indecent Clothing. If Engaged or Married, their Fiance or Husband should not allow them or want them to attire themselves in such a revealing way. Men's Clothing also needs to be improved. Cover themselves respectfully. I think VIRGIN MARY referred to ALL 'Fashion'.

@@keerankenny4374Many of those pictures are from Renaissance era which was full of sexual topics. Those pictures show a very sexy Jesus. Jesus body was torn apart, the Bible implies strips of skin hanging off him, bruised and bloody. You use the word triumphantly but the artists and sculptors were pandering to the sexual interests of the time. Muscular and chiseled features. You sound misogynistic. Where is your self control. Maybe we should all wear Burkas and be caned if an ankle shows. . .

@@keerankenny4374 There is nothing wrong with men or women in workout clothes at the gym or outside. This priest is talking about professional settings..

@@keerankenny4374 SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL is a SUPERNATURAL HOLY BEING & cannot be compared with mere Mortals. You are just being difficult. You know - at least should know exactly all OUR LADY meant in her Message at Fatima, talking of certain Fashions' Offending MY SON. Do not listen to me - LISTEN to OUR LADY!!

One priest at a wedding had a bride who was very immodestly dressed and actually said to her, on her wedding day as she approached him for the ceremony, "You are dressed like a prostitute!"

In a perfect world, sure, but if you are even remotely familiar with how hard a priest’s job is, you’ll know that there’s NO WAY they would ever tell a bride what to wear. It just isn’t realistic. I work as a rectory housekeeper and believe me this would never happen.

Yes, wear these to the parties outside the church,

If you are indeed a Christian, you represent Jesus all the time. Not just church or weddings.

@@fannyissac7398 Thanks, Fanny! We certainly agree that they shouldn't be worn in church, but I have to also agree with Cheryl (see her comment below) that they are never appropriate.

Our Parish priest talks about modesty every Summer, every year.

Some of us do.

There is nothing wrong with modesty. Christians should have modesty in the way they dress and speak. But who are you to say what is modesty. Do you want women to wear dresses past their knees? Should everyone's hair be put into a bun and covered. Should men wear long-sleeve shirts and black trousers? Just how far is correct. How about out of the church, do you condemn jeans with holes in them. How many is too many? When you and the priest start making the rules then you have become a pharisee.

@@keerankenny4374 So you want women Pharisees to make the rules on "decorum". Again what if a woman is not a member. Are the women going to run the woman or man out of church? Your church can have any decorum rules it wants. But if you run someone out of the church or tell a person not to come back until they dress correctly to meet your wants, makes you no better than the Pharisees of Jesus' times. I thought Catholics were supposed to have compassion for sinners. I guess not. I sure am glad you are throwing stones at people. This is just another reason why Catholics are not the Church Jesus made. Hypocrites.

I agree totally.

It’s wild but i get side eye and gossip just for dressing modestly for work. Where you’re supposed to be professional. And it’s not like i’m showing up in a hazmat suit or anything bizarre for the context. It’s because i’m not dressed in a way that “shows off my body.” I don’t dress in a trendy fashion but people would be hard-pressed to say it’s not stylish. It’s stylish in an old-fashioned way, with mock neck tops, sweaters/cardigans, and wide-cropped trousers that barely skim the leg. I like to keep it simple but refined and many think it doesn’t have enough pizzazz. But as i tell people, “hey, they’re just clothes and the point of clothing is to cover yourself appropriately. Otherwise we might as well run around naked like wild animals” (obviously joking).

You are to be commended.

God bless you.

@@elohtibbarehtnwod This is what we used to call "class." I'm old enough to remember when women first began moving into upper management in all sorts of companies. In the 80s, women were concerned about dressing to fit in with men who wore suits. We were looking for our version of the office uniform. jackets, knee length skirts or longer, suit pants, blouses that covered all the important things. When did exposing breasts and 4-6 inch heels become the standard for professional dress?

For men and women. No men with shorts and flip flops either

And if you are not dressed decently, they will give you a black raincoat to cover your inadequate coverage of your body... maybe we should do the same!

You are not permitted to eat an hour before Communion.

@@pauljordan4452 He was too young for communion.

Also children speaking loudly during service. Parents don't correct this. Children have become idols.

SMH. If only everyone was like you.

I agree, encourage younger children to to attend QUIETLY. This is the beginning of teaching a discipline that is required in all walks of life. They can learn. People will accommodate you and be understanding of difficulties if you sincerely try to do the correct thing. But a distracting playtime during Mass, plus a feeding frenzy with messy snacks and drinks, and a failure to clean up afterwards is simply a horrible distraction that will make sinners of all who sit near you during Mass! Please, straighten your priorities and establish discipline. Leaving children at home or in a “crying room” is not the solution. Nor will children will suddenly behave at age six… they learn by example. 😊❤

Key point…”Since Vatican II”

Vatican ii destroyed the Holy Catholic Church. as Catholics we must reject those heresies, such as those who believe that there is salvation outside the church

This is why we had the baby boomer’s generation because they kept rolling up their skirts. Then the panties came down… yep, men’s minds work differently. The devil gives us deceptive assurance.

Oh, they won’t . I have asked a few priests and deacons to address this problem in their homilies but they don’t . One priest even told me, thank God they’re coming to church. 🤔

That the liberalism talking. You can’t keep making compromises as eventually no one will come to church jf it doesn’t offer you anything

@@margokupelian344 Bingo

I would add "What the WORLD needs to hear"!

The Blessed Mother, in one of her apparitions, said clothing will be introduced that offends God. Just like She also said the third secret of Fatima was to be released to all in 1960. People didn’t listen to her then and don’t listen to Her today in 2024. She came to warn the children of God. Satan works through the designers to make these clothes appeal to women. This is called modernism. I want to know where are the parents? Reality is that some Mothers want to dress like their daughters. All want to stay young and look good. The clothing industry is everywhere-in magazines, TV and computers. The shopping networks on TV have the biggest followers.

Yes 💯 agree!

Your husband leads himself into sin. You should have him pray for the person who is dressed immodestly that they become more aware of what they are wearing.

@@tessarmitage1813 Is that the true Catholic teaching on the matter?

I understand your concern, and maybe you have a reason to be. Try and pray for that person and also pray that your husband puts on the armor of self control. As Fr. Mike said...it's not how others present themselves to us but how we perceive them.

@@Dan-mm7gc everyone is responsible for their owns sins. Even men or women who have trouble practicing “custody of the eyes.”

​@@tessarmitage1813 ​You can show me what the church says or I just will ignore you because I don't trust you.

Catholic clergy are not exactly the most moral people: Raping children, abusing and other disregard for women, secret sex lives, rampant homosexuality and covering it all up. They can stay in their own lane. Women need to band together and encourage and stand up for each other and what is the best for us.

This sermon is so neccessary for our youth, who don't seem to understand the meaning of modesty.

Lack of respect anywhere. The church is the Body of Christ, not a building. Women should dress discretely anywhere

back home in Nigeria, part of the job of the ushers/church wardens (in most parishes)is to prevent those immodestly dressed from entering into the church. If they are already inside the church, they are identified and sent out by the wardens or the priest. they can also be denied communion if they are not well dressed

Thats very good. Luckily in india they still dress modestly 95% . Its usually d younger generation who had lost all respect for d house of god or ones who hv imigrated to other countries when bk home their dressing style in church is deplorable.

I just wish we'd go back to calling priest by their surnames instead of their nicknames. That certainly would be a mark of dignity much desired.

Lol. I don't think so .

Lady You are Old and Have so Much Learning to Do.Start Finding all the poetry and scripture passages you can find on Good, Love, Ponder it with Love Good and Thorough...Perhaps some Peckerhead Rapist doesnt Like your Apparel...I know God Loves Variety...

This is such good teaching because if you dress to be looked at you are distracting people from their adoration of Jesus also causing your brother to stumble and sin in thoughts at the least and also why would you want attention from leering old men ?your in the housewife God at least cover up in there ...modesty is a beautiful virtue

Dressing like this and coming to church is wrong. There are third world countries were the very poor dress in the best that they might have even if patched and are very modest.We Catholics should not have to be reminded about this.

tell the churches to turn up the air conditioning of their hellhole .

That's terrible! Sounds like you should address that with your priest. He is culpable for them being allowed to dress immodestly while presenting our Lord in the Holy Eucharist for communion. I personally take another person along he feels the same and respectfully address it with him. If nothing changes, I'd look for another parish. May God have Mercy on us and the Whole World!

I just seen you said you were part of a Parish. (past tense). 🙏🙏💕

Mans Sin Lust needs to be Addressed and Rebuked...Didnt Jesus command you to pluck out your lustful eye if it offends you ?...

Always blame the females while men are just as bad but get a free reign and never criticized.

@@lisabrygger9168women dressing immodestly is feeding their own vanity as well if you want to use that specific verse Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour isn’t talking about actual eyeballs he’s taking about the “eye” as in desire and when women dress immodestly in a inappropriate outfit they’re fulfilling their own desire to be appealing to others which is vanity for we should only want to be appealing to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and does he wish you to dress immodestly?

@@Mr090909090909099 isnt lust in the eye of the beholder...face it a Peckerhead can get off with a wisp of wind, a thought a poor farm animal perhaps some Rapist will use your modesty for grounds of enticing him ? Think.

Yes I mentioned it to our deacon and got a similar response

@@keerankenny4374 What is up with you? Why do you want men to wear shorts to Mass so bad? Do you like looking at their legs? Shorts are not appropriate for Mass, period. Full stop. No beachwear, flip flops, or shorts. Period.

More should talk about modesty. Beaches are disgusting to look at they are nude and embarresing to go to take fresh air it would always be sin for everyone. WE ARE NOT CAVETIME PEOPLE WE HAVE TO EDIFY EACH OTHER. YOU WHO ARE READING GET YOURSELF A DESCENT BATHING SUITE ITS LESS MONEY.....

Once upon a time people used to dress up to go to a ballgame or fly on an airplane or go to the grocery store. We wore gloves, stockings and slips under our dresses and skirts.

Amen...thank you

Well said! 😊

They are a distraction. We are not going to a dance club.

It makes me feel uncomfortable when women dress like that in church. They are advertising.

How about they clamp down on liturgical abuses like "extraordinary Eucharistic ministers"? Only supposed to be used during "Extraordinary" times like war, holidays where the church is overflowing, and times like that. Not EVERY Sunday! Most of the women wear skin tight clothes, while the men wear jeans with short sleeves to show off tattoos. So tired of the false Catholics using forgiveness as an all you can eat buffet with no intention of ever stopping or acknowledging what they're doing is wrong because they don't want to hear it. 🙄 Have they never been taught that you must make a "good confession"?!?! I am sure the devil says "Don't judge me" too. We are allowed to judge actions, not the state of their soul.

So you are being the Pharisee who goes around telling people how to live. Better get that log out of your eye first.

​@@bcalvert321 Modesty is taught in the Holy Scriptures, see St. Paul to the Corinthians as 1 example. As a Minister, he is called to proclaim the truth; modesty is an obligation, a truth. Therefore, EVERY member of the church is OBLIGATED to proclaim this truth.

That will offend God referring to the Father.

It goes both ways. Men should not tempt women showing muscular legs and chests with tight clothes. All the sculptors of Jesus with chiseled , muscular features is the fault of the church. He was bloodied and bruised with skin hanging from Him. Church is hypocritical. That’s why Islam make women wear burkas and canes them if an ankle shows. Where is the man’s responsibility of self control.

@@keerankenny4374 Men are responsible for things too you pigeon.

With my experience growing up autistic (diagnosed and given therapy at 25) and with adults, I'd love to see mothers teaching daughters to marry young and be responsible, especially if the mothers themselves did. I am a Thomist who matured later than others.

@@pauljordan4452Thank you for sharing your thoughts and personal experience. All of this helps contribute to us finding our way back to center, with God firmly at our center! 💗

the worst

Oh my goodness. I haven't see pajamas in church. That's crazy.

As my late granddad did - and he lived in the tropics. It's reverence for Christ.

@@keerankenny4374 : So a man wearing pants so tight that you can see the outline of everything he’s got is okay with you? You’re obviously gay.

@@keerankenny4374 No that's just you. Modestly applies to both sexes. You're the only one who is trying to change the definition but no one agrees with you so you're pissy.

You can say that again.

05.17.2024 But we shouldn't be trying to please Mama Mary & definitely not trying to pray to her. It's JESUS who is the mediator between us & God the Father. Btw, we aren't supposed to be calling any man Father. 😕

catholic church venerates Mother Mary . We don’t pray to her . We only ask her to intercede for us because we are grave sinners and MotherMary is someone in whom “GOD’S POWER RESTED UPON “ (luke 1: 35) …And who gave her to us …? JESUS himself… So when you reject something HE gave us , are we not insulting the one who gave it and the gift he gave us … And imagine JESUS was in excruciating pain when he uttered these words , “son , behold your mother “ it definitely wasn’t without any purpose… Who are we to question him? In this evil world where sins against chastity reigns, who other than MARY (who was the epitome of purity) help us the most ? It’s wise not to discard her … Afterall just imagine the risks she bravely undertook to be the mother of GOD… and if (of course with the permission from the supreme GOD) archangel GABRIEL himself praised her , how much more should we be doing that ? You love her or not , she loves you very much because she always obeys GOD. and he handed us all over to her as her children…..😊

You are right about the mums needing to educate and be an EXAMPLE to their daughters. I learnt to dress modestly from my mum. She always emphasised the importance of dressing modestly not just for ourselves but also out of respect to the Priest who has taken the vow of celibacy. They are men at the end of the day and we should help our priests live out their vows, not make it more challenging for them. So many mums complain that their daughters are not modest but they themselves haven’t done a proper job of installing the values.

And sons.

Sadly the women who finally wore bikinis in public were lingerie models. Until they promoted the ad you couldn't sell them.

@@lilypercell6793 I dont like bikinis . Totally useless fashion . Full bodied swim wear is much better and more comfortable

AMEN AMEN

Our SSPX church has a basket of veils for visitors or those who forgot theirs. They wash them every week. I recall as a child forgetting my veil. My mother who had ten children would place a white Kleenex on top of my head. 😂 We are to dress modestly, not to bring attention to ourselves. Our focus should be on prayer without distraction.

Vatican II

Do you honestly think Christ cares what we wear to church? Good grief! It's what's inside that counts, wearing a burqa to church won't get you to heaven!

@user…Where is your parish? I go to SSPX St. Anthony of Padua in North Caldwell New Jersey.

But we cannot excuse it😇

No. It’s the poor parenting. Western parenting is very permissive