Modesty: Why is it Important Today? Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

[@albavellozo6035]

Im 24 now and in the past I was very immodest in my actions and in my clothing. I regret it so much. The thought of wearing anything revealing now makes me uncomfortable. Thank God for my conversion and to Our Lady for guiding me to her divine son. 🙏🏼Amen

[@stevencass8849]

God Bless you. Don’t let anyone shame you into going back. Dress like you are in the company of Our Lady, Our Lord, and all the Angels and Saints. Because you are!

[@wendyconklin2501]

Good for you! God bless you for realizing your error and doing the right thing!

[@AWAKEnotWOKE84]

Me too! I had a spiritual awakening a few years ago, and regret my immodesty as well. I still don't dress very nice for Mass though. Have been meaning to get some church dresses😊

[@stevencass8849]

@@AWAKEnotWOKE84 Wear the best you have, and offer it to the Lord.

[@mellink14]

Praise God for your conversion! Don't live in regret/shame of your past. Hold your head up high as you are a daughter of the King of Kings!! Please continue to honor our Lord in the way you now dress as well as all other areas of your life! God Bless you!

[@TotusTuusMarie]

"Guard your eyes since they are the windows through which sin enters the soul". St. John Bosco

[@tanyac.9005]

Great quote along with this talk.

[@sharie512]

Women should dress in a way not to tempt men. Most men have to go out in public to work, and have to deal with such women exposing their nakedness and shoving their private area in their face. It’s violating. . It causes sin. I learned this growing up and it's a shame that this generation has not.

[@dantasticguy5435]

I do my best to do this. But whether it is at work, or woman in front of me in the pew, and there is nothing left to the imagination (which is also sinful on my part), I struggle. And yes, Pray for us St John Bosco!! I work with high risk youth (mostly male) and the clothing that some of my female co-workers wear... makes me question their dedication to their jobs vs their ignorance of teenage male hormones. Thank you for your post

[@sandracecile8652]

I wish this was talked about at every pulpit. The world at this time needs this. Thank you Father Chris.🙏🙏🙏

[@tanyac.9005]

I so agree with you, Sandra! It was a very informative talk.

[@reginatabraham6239]

Amen! May all Priests have the courage to address this at Holy Mass.

[@JoseDeluna63]

Father you have brought me so far I found you as my lord called me to get closer. Now I have finally almost got caught up. Don’t take this the wrong way you are still handsome from brother but I have gone through the first videos and you were so young my point is thank you for what you have done in my life I am going to see you soon please don’t stop doing this I love you father thank you for changing this man that has a very bad past thank you

[@MaryKatherine-lo3cn]

Me too!!!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us and God bless

[@Heatwave7353]

Father I brought up in Kerala India , it is a hot country. We never ever go to church with out covering up our body (man and women including youth/ teenagers ) and veil. I am so proud of the culture I brought up like this and till today practicing in our church in Kerala. When I arrived to Australia few years ago it was just opposite but I continued my veil and proper dress code in the church , I am alone most of the time in daily mass and Sunday mass dressed up like this and especially with veil but I thought I need to only look at Jesus and give reverence to my Lord and not going to look at the people what they think!! I enjoy every moment in the mass , looking up only Jesus on the Alter. I feel so respected to my body Jesus has given to me , the temple of Holy Spirit. I love my Catholic faith , I love my Jesus above all , I love my Mother Mary. Thanks a lot Fr Chris, I wish everyone listen and take it seriously this matter . Our Jesus is so sad to see this. Father you are sent by heaven a living prophet for this new generation.God Bless you Father and all Marian Fathers for preaching truth.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for sharing

[@wayfarer2397]

What a beautiful testimony! Jesus loves to see His devotees veiled out of love for Him!🙏🏻🕊🥰💖✝️

[@dr.ronys.emmanuel4977]

Wow someone apart from me also a Kerala Catholic watching these videos 😍

[@elenaacosta-v4b]

What a beautiful testimony I appreciate my Catholic Faith and I respect it 🙏 🙌

[@marystaramour5535]

Beautiful soul !! Remain faithful to Christ And thank you for sharing 🙏🙏🙏

[@QuTeBug]

I’ve been praying for priests to talk about this lost virtue and the HUGE problem we have not only in the church but in all society. I cringe while at mass seeing both children, young girls and women old all ages dressing in clothing that should NEVER be worn not only in mass but in also in public…first they shouldn’t be purchasing these clothes that are designed to serve evil going against Gods plan.

[@michellenunes7115]

Well said people

[@BlessedmeGodAmen]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🕊😇Thank you Lord

[@MariaNZ1961]

I noticed that when I attended the Divine Mercy shrine in Keysborough, Melbourne for Mass and one of Father Chris' talk, there was a sign in the foyer about modest dressing standards for the shrine. I do believe that modesty should be encouraged and anyone who comes to Mass immodestly should be spoken to privately and in some cases communion denied.

[@michellenunes7115]

I agree, well said

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes

[@treffydsouza6245]

Dressing inappropriately, is definitely a distraction in the church. Thank you Fr. Alar for addressing this bold and necessary topic. God bless you.

[@Blissfulnessence]

If you want to be treated like a princess 👸, behave like one. The way we dress expresses our character. It really is a message to the world.

[@equine2020]

Dress like a lady, men will treat you as one. Dress like a tart, men assume you're easy. Well mannered women dress with class, not classless. Stop trying g to seek attention by showing your body. Everybody knows what woman/man look like. We don't need examples.

[@spmoran4703]

It truly is .

[@rhondaguariniello9121]

Thank you, Father Chris. I pray that Bride's would be modest in their choices of wedding dresses today.

[@spmoran4703]

Oh yes . I have seen some very immodest wedding clothes . Until vows are said and rings exchanged . The bride is still unmarried . So dress modestly brides .

[@yanayoriginals8498]

Some parishes require the brides to cover up.

[@NormaKiernan]

SO TRUE! So many brides spend THOUSANDS on a dress that reveals what only their husband's should see!

[@elibee2024]

I was sexually harrassed by my father my entire life. My mother knew and just gaslighted me (psychological abuse). Thank God for giving me the strength to put my abusive family out of my life. Please God help me with my ptsd, or at the least please let my suffering be an offering to help all souls. I have always dressed modestly and have always been pure of heart. Amen

[@brock232]

I pray for you, I pray that you will be healed though forgiveness. God bless you

[@gwacemarie8897]

May God give you His love and comfort. 😢❤😊

[@sallymerrell4491]

Do you wear skirts and dress every day? Thank you.

[@martashearin2442]

❤

[@martashearin2442]

❤

[@beeoneder6799]

I am glad me and my siblings have been taught by our parents to always wear clean, modest clothes to church . when we have new dresses we wear it to church first . Why new dresses to church you might ask . It is to give thanks also to our Lord that our parents were able to have the money to buy us new clothes .

[@Luxuryofnormality]

In Poland we also wear new clothes to church ⛪️ first as a sign of giving thanks to God for having the means to purchase them and second we want to kind of bless the clothes so they last and wear longer ❤

[@renitafernandes2678]

Wow! Never struck me. Will do the same whenever I buy a new dress!

[@phoebedigs1356]

Our Priest have it posted at the door of our church and we appreciate it so much.

[@scurtei]

God bless him!!!

[@geriforbes4013]

Thank you Father! I am in my 60's and I wish we had a priest who had the courage to teach us this back in the 70's and 80's.....

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

Amen

[@vievee2000]

Back in the 70s and 80s I asked a Priest about why we weren't wearing veils or hats which went out when the Novus Ordo Mass came in. The Priest let me believe it was about equality between Men and Women, I was in my late teens and early 20s and followed along like everyone else being led by the Parish PRIESTS. I can't believe I blindly followed all the changes too Mass, too Holy Communion in the hand and didn't stop for even a minute to realise what was happening to Jesus. How the people were elevated and holy Reverance was very much removed. No more genuflecting, just a slight bow. My eyes remained shut until the Co-vid lockdowns when I started to research, after praying to the Holy Spirit for discernment and knowledge, and praying the Holy Rosary Daily. It is only when we consistently read God's Holy Word daily and pray the Holy Rosary Daily that the truth becomes illuminated. We must stay very close to God.🙏💕💖

[@geriforbes4013]

And think about it, in those days there was no other guidance available than the priest who was your own pastor or associate. There was no you tube or internet, so you might have had access to solid Catholic teaching. So while the world was going crazy, many of our priests were also confused as to where the Church was headed. We have to pray for our priests, that they stay very close to the Blessed Mother, and that She will guide and protect everything they do and say.@@vievee2000

[@ccbarr58]

​@@vievee2000I am the same age. We were wearing the veil for awhile after V2.

[@vievee2000]

@@ccbarr58 My point being that after much study 9 yrs now even the Angels cover their heads before the Throne of God. (From the bible) I'm so grateful, for clarity through discernment and knowledge especially with the EVIL dressed up as GOOD from the Hierarchy of the church today, just as the Blessed Virgin warned many times, if man did not repent and return to God and prayed the Holy Rosary Daily for Religous Clergy and a Holy Vicar on earth that Satan would enter the Church from the Hierarchy down and many people would be led to perdition by the Wolves in Sheep's clothing.🙏❤

[@barbaradolby2929]

I am now wearing a veil in church. And I love it🙏

[@acaydia2982]

Me too. Week #3

[@ChersJourney]

Same!

[@marystaramour5535]

Same for me . 🙏🙏🙏

[@julitaobrien9]

Just exactly what my mother told me. Dressing for church attending a Holy Mass is like going to a banquet hosted by Jesus and Mary and I have the privilege to be invited in that feast by no less than Jesus Christ and His Mother. So I and my sisters have to dressed with decency. Thanks Fr Cris for talking about it.

[@marystaramour5535]

Your moma is a good role model Blessed is she !!! Go give her a hug 🤗 she saved your soul ❤️

[@kerry897]

This should be heard in EVERY parish! Thank you Fr. Chris for having this talk. A talk that has been long over due in discussion. May God reward you for your call to the priesthood. For speaking truth. Amen

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for watching and God bless you

[@judieribic4847]

I agree with you completely. I NEVER go to mass without a head covering. Sunday. A hat. Daily I have at least 15 veils, different colors. I feel it’s in honor. I want to stop all the people in shorts, flip flops and tee shirts. It’s disrespectful

[@Fiona2254]

Father! Thanks for pointing out the veil. I started wearing a veil about 6 years ago. While discerning if I would or not I had it in my purse for about 6 months. I was afraid to be a focus of attention but one day I said to myself “either wear it or put it away right now, enough!” That first time I felt more in the mass than ever before. I don’t care if I’m the only one that day, I wear it for Our Lady! If you are discerning wearing the veil: is not about being “holier than anyone else” or about the looks, to me it’s all about paying my respects to Our Lord and Lady while inside the church where He is present in the tabernacle. God bless.

[@tanyac.9005]

Thank you for your comments! I just purchased my first veil and am discerning if I will wear it to every mass. Praying I can have the courage like you!

[@Fiona2254]

@@tanyac.9005 more women are getting that courage. 3 when I started, now about 40-50 and almost all the girls that make their first communion continue to wear their communion veil.

[@Fiona2254]

@@tanyac.9005 Im going to be honest. That first time was the worse time. The veil keeps my eyes on what’s going on in the altar. Such a little thing but it has helped my journey back so much. Many blessings to you and your family.

[@vievee2000]

​@@tanyac.9005Good on you, I veil, even the Angels cover their heads before the throne of God( it's in the bible)

[@emelitasales259]

I have been veiling, I’m not telling others I’m holier than them. It is my way to show my reverence to God, my full surrender of my life to God and my devotion Blessed Mother who was never seen without a veil. Since I started veiling, a lot of women in our parish ask me about it. I have card explaining the reverence of wearing a veil and a starter veil always ready for any who would inquire about veiling. So far there are now more women veiling in our parish. ❤️📿🙏

[@jeanb.5405]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!! I am so disgusted by the immodesty of women, and sometimes men at Mass. It is bad enough in public but at the MASS and in the Church is so foul and disturbing it has to be addressed until it is resolved. And they don't even realize they need to go to confession.

[@lorraineklimek1677]

I can’t adequately express how much I have learned from your ‘Back to Seminary’ sessions, especially your willingness to tackle subjects that are sensitive in our culture. Today’s topic of immodesty is a bombshell - everybody is scared to death to even say the word. Extreme immodesty is a serious issue today and radical feminism is largely responsible.

[@Fiona2254]

It’s terrible that when you mention that we should be modest in church of all places people’s first instinct is to say “is the fault of men if they eyes are wandering and looking at my exposed chest” my answer is always: “If I’m a woman, happily married, and my eyes see that then a man has zero chance to not notice it. We don’t dress to please ourselves, we dress for others so if you are dressing with a plunging neckline is because you want to highlight the cleavage. So yes you should consider how men look at you of all places in church. Have a little respect for the married men, the priest and the young men who are supposed to be chaste and for the other women who don’t want to see your “wares” while trying to pray in church.” Is harsh but it needs to be said.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for watching and God bless you

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes

[@dps6198]

My priest made a polite remark to a female parishioner to dress modestly when she attends mass. She complained to the archdiocese who then told our priest not to talk to parishioners about their inappropriate attire. Since he isn't permitted I do it for him. I remind both men and women to cover up not only when they attend mass but everyday of the week. I have on many occasions reminded men to wear long pants to Mass. They feel the need to give me the same tired middle school excuses. The women just get angry. I tell them anyway. The archdiocese can tell a priest to stand down but I will not. Additionally, my wife dresses modestly when at home. I don't want her to dress immodestly at home either.

[@reneeharagsim4720]

Good for you! Prayer for strength to persevere.

[@edmelenepascua7542]

Great Talk Fr. Alar. A good priest once put scarves in the entrance of the church for churchgoers in immodest clothes to wrap themselves, like those in short shorts, sleeveless and plunging blouses, etc. Some parishioners said the church is too holy and went to other churches. More Power Father Alar! 🙏

[@jeffscully50613]

How can a church be "too holy?" That's so sad.

[@Fiona2254]

It’s so sad that people would say “my church is too holy so I’m going to another one,” how is being immodest one day a week in the house of God a thing?

[@edmelenepascua7542]

Maybe some people think too much strictness on the part of the parish priest. I totally agree with the parish priest, the church should be a place of reverence and modesty and respect to the Lord.

[@greyhoundmama2062]

Yeh, we can't have none of that holiness stuff in church!

[@kaasuphi7010]

The Priest is upholding God's laws in God's house of worship, and those unable to comply. God bless keep and protect them. Most precious blood of Jesus Christ, save us and the whole world. Amen.

[@valsummerfield3069]

Fr. Chris please continue taking care of your health. This video is old now but I do hope you are exercising and eating well. You work long days and in turn may cause you to eat poorly and not exercise. We so appreciate all that you do. God bless

[@serafinadd6437]

EVERY MAN WOMAN AND CHILD SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS....great job Fr. Alar!

[@leiladagayday]

Agree ,it's really very important ❤️❤️❤️ That's why I Love Father Chris Alar teaching it's very clear ,what is right or wrong. God bless him 🙏🙏🙏

[@fionamoody1432]

Thanks Fr. Chris for the awareness and importance of presentable attire. This was the first time in my 60 yrs that this has been spoken about in DEPTH. Most of the time it was just "touched on". in a "by the way" attitude , as if not important. Love how you bible reference it. Hope and pray more time can be given to this important subject by our Priests because our young people will turn around later in life and "shout" that this was never heard of by any "Apostle" of Christ.

[@virginiahydo3452]

I wish this topic was brought up to young parents, elementary, middle school, high schools and in spring at every church.

[@margaretrash2914]

Very helpful talk, Father Chris. When my daughter would ask about modesty and what was acceptable to wear or not, or when she would quote what her friends had to say about their fashion choices, I would explain, "Yes, your body is beautiful and it is nothing shameful, however, it's not for everyone to see. Only a very few people should ever see some parts of your body, and that is because it is so beautiful and sacred." She just turned 27 last week, and I find that as an adult she is both very fashionable and beautifully modest in all she chooses to wear.

[@ofeliacaballero5857]

After 62 years of waiting, Fr. Chris, you’re the second person I listen attentively discussing a very important topic on modesty. I was 13 years old when my teacher in Character Education explained this subject so well that I continue to live in today’s world. My deepest gratitude first of all is to God who provides and sends you to talk to us about lessons on modesty. And my endless thanks to you, Fr. Chris, for choosing this special theme which is profoundly needed in our present modern world. I’m so happy upon hearing this again and so encourage to share this to others. God bless and prayers for you and Bro Mark for your thoughtfulness and generosity.

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

such a well said comment

[@ofeliacaballero5857]

@@alwaysmisskaryn Thank you, Karyn. If not of God’s light and guidance, it’s impossible for me to write something worthy of sharing. Praying daily for you and your intentions. God bless.

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

@@ofeliacaballero5857 thank you my friend praying for you and yours also

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch with us and God bless you

[@AnnacolleenEtters]

We need character education again, because parents sure are not teaching this. My children did not have the same clothing as their friends, because I made their clothes and got them used to it, by the time they were 5.

[@seanymph64]

In mass I asked our Lord about veiling and if it was still relevant. As the priest walked passed me at the end of mass a lady came into the pew in front of me and asked if I'd ever considered wearing a veil as she had 4 new ones in her bag. The priest hadn't got to the back of the church. Talk about having your prayer answered. A few months later after having worn a veil in church since that day I asked for confirmation and I heard "What bride comes to her groom not wearing a veil?" At that time as a convert I didn't understand the mass was a wedding feast. Your not allowed into pubs and other venues without a certain dress code. If good enough for them how more important than coming before God

[@vyh-186]

“We’ve got to get it back” (this applies for women and men). God bless you Fr. Chris I hope every Catholic Church in the world would be more aware of this and encourage their parishioners to dress modesty. Your message deserves to be spread around.🙏

[@annanussear2091]

Thank you Father for giving this very necessary talk. I started wearing a veil three years ago. It brings me a very special feeling of closeness to Jesus, a reverence and quiet adoration. I very much feel like a bride of Christ. More and more ladies are starting to wear veils at my church and it is a beautiful thing to see.

[@tanyac.9005]

Thank you for your comments on veiling. You give me encouragement to veil at every mass. God bless you!

[@jesusloveseveryone888]

Thank you, Fr. Alar! This was a timely and very important talk much needed in both the Church and the world. God bless you. 🙏🏼✝️🕊️📿

[@agneshouessou9765]

❤😁👍 One Sunday morning I thought, 'I'll wear this skirt, 'cos it will not lead anyone to sin.' (It was a burgundy coloured, A-line, calf-length skirt with an inner slip-lining, totally opaque and loose, which I'd bought in a car boot sale for 99p.😊 A man stared at me as I crossed the road. Tried to chat with me at the bus stop. Sat beside me all through Mass. Married me less than six months later.😊 We've been married almost 28 and a half years. One time, I was clearing out my wardrobe and building a pile for the charity shop, he calmly picked out an item, "Not 'my' skirt."😊😁 P.s. Don't get me wrong, our marriage is up and down, but, I still smile at how modest clothing played a positive part.🙂✝️

[@mark5222]

That's very beautiful. Praying for your continuous Christian married life.

[@berthahernandez2209]

Thank you Father Chris for all your talks. May God bless you and all Marian Helpers. Prayers for modesty for all children, youth, women and men 🙏🏼❤️📿

[@piepeeya4604]

I dress up for Mass, singing "Soon and very soon we are going to see the Lord" If it is hot and I have on sleeve less, I wear another blouse on top that covers up. Dressing modesty is about respect for yourself. And we should dress carefully, there is something called skin cancer. Thank you for this topic, I hope many see it!

[@ladymarie8512]

It's about time someone talked about the lack of modesty and respect for the Holy Ground we enter when stepping into the house of God!! Our Lord and Our God, Jesus Christ, lives there!!!

[@leilakondo9813]

I wear the veil at mass. To be honest, at times, I feel out of place because I am one of the few ladies who cover their heads. Once mass starts that feeling goes away. Today, I am happy to learn that mass is a wedding feast. THANK YOU!!! I tell my 7 years old daughter and 9 years old son that we appropriately dress not only because our body is the temple of the Holy Ghost but also because at mass we must show reverence to the King of kings. I tell them if you are invited by the king of England, for instance, you will appropriately dress and follow the dress code. So, why would you show reverence to a mortal king and not to the King of kings, the Lord of lords, who is eternal and care so much about you? Believe me, every Sunday, my children make sure they are dressed up. Now, I get to them that we are going to a wedding feast. God bless you, Fr. Chris.

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

Deo gratis. Fabulous! the one place where everybody is dressed appropriately and modestly with covered heads is the TLM. These are the Catholics who really “get it “ it’s in my attendance at the TLM in addition to Father Chris’s lessons that I have learned proper mass behavior. Who says you can’t teach an old lady new habits?

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

I learned something new today about the mantilla from you Father Chris. A few weeks ago, Father Anthony spoke about head covering as a sign of wanting to be humble, which is one of the reasons I’ve adopted the habit of covering my head in church. Our old Catholic School uniforms included a skull cap and when we went to confession or Mass with our class we had to wear them. If we didn’t have them, the nuns would pin Kleenex on our heads. I remember when it changed, in 1983, it head coverings were lost before then. Another thing: Catholic brides, never had their arms uncovered, in addition to wearing a veil.

[@mkq4357]

Thank you Father Chris for your time🙏🏼 I converted from Hinduism to Catholicism about 7 years ago; I used to wear dresses and decent pants for mass and was told that I don’t need to cover my head…that was fine until a few months ago I started wearing a long dress and a mantilla for mass and I am comfortable wearing it …😊 Many inexpensive long dresses and veils are sold online…❤😊

[@tanyac.9005]

I just purchased my first veil and have worn it once so far. Welcome to the Catholic Faith!

[@elibee2024]

I'm certain you both look beautiful in your lovely dresses and veils. I want to do the same. :) God bless ♡

[@mkq4357]

Thank you for the compliment ❤

[@silvestergerald4466]

I preached this topic couple of times in different churches when I celebrated Holy Mass. There were lots of positive reactions from the people, and YES they’ve been really waiting from priest to address this issue, then another priest said that we should not talk about modesty in the church, just let people come in wearing whatever they want. I was so pissed of for his lack of understanding about Catholic Virtues. Please pray for us priests.🤝

[@mariesolomon206]

Thank you Fr Chris for this wonderful informative talk on Modesty, It is important because your teachings are so great, May God bless you & strengthen your ministry, God bless the Marians.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for watching with us and God bless you!

[@theresagoldschmidt8740]

I have just returned from the Holy Land and was very impressed by the churches In Nazareth, Jerusalem etc. All the churches have notices requesting silence and respect and modestly dressed people. Unlike the churches which I have visited in France and Italy which have become tourist spots and for which there is a complete lack of respect and holiness.

[@theresaclancy6091]

Recently, a pastor at a near by church spoke of modesty at Mass. He did it with such appropriate gentleness.

[@tanyac.9005]

Bravo for that pastor!

[@mariesolomon206]

Praying for all Marian Families!

[@tanyac.9005]

Prayers for you as well, dear Marie. 🙏

[@AnnacolleenEtters]

Thank you, Marie, and God Bless you and your loved ones, as well.

[@momudenkwo7888]

God bless you abundantly, Fr. Chris Alar, for giving this talk. You are doing the work of God fearlessly and courageously. May God continue to bless you always. This is an issue that is driving immorality today.

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

I love these talks, i so appreciate the truth.

[@tanyac.9005]

Yes, Fr Chris is doing the work of God here on earth. I am so grateful for his courageous talks.

[@jerisharpe906]

I remember not only dressing up for church, but putting on your Sunday clothes to go to the doctor. ❤❤❤

[@chloerhodes8593]

it is also not wrong to wear long dresses and to cover your head if thats what you want to do. Not out of shame but bc you see the beauty in it. Thats why I wear long dresses and cover my head. Not only is it bc its biblical but it's also beautiful.

[@m.a.nugent8278]

Fr. Chris. Most excellent talk! We’ve needed this for a long time. Please do a short video, 15-30 minutes long that can be shown in CCD classes or during the Mass homily for the young people and the adults in Mass. Thank you so much!!

[@RealDallasFed]

When we lose our modest women, we lose everything worth fighting for 😔.

[@dorisbrown-yn6ke]

God bless Fr. Chris and the whole world 🙏🙏🙏💞💞💞

[@annmcerlean5017]

I agree that there's nothing sexist about "dress codes". They are needed so much today, especially at the Mass.

[@mariab2379]

Dear Fr Chris, I’m glad you’re teaching about modesty in church, because, I’m so much bothered with so much immodesty, seeing people wearing like they’re going to the beach!!! 😲😯🫣 After Vatican II, most old Catholic practices had drastically changed, but in my family, we never changed, we still continued praying our Rosaries, wearing our church veils upon our heads, with nice church clothes and shoes !!! I grew up like that, respecting our Almighty God by presenting ourselves respectfully and modestly when attending Holy Mass because we respect our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament !!! 🙏

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

God bless you Maria. I must admit I fell away from our traditions. But, with the grace of God and these wonderful lessons, and supportive friends, I’m on my way back. God bless you my friend.

[@tanyac.9005]

I so admire your steadfastness to your traditional principles, Maria!

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

@@tanyac.9005 growing up attending Catholic school. We had a little navy blue beanie that we were expected to wear on first Thursday when they took us to confession and first Friday. Sometimes it was part of the homework assignment on Wednesday night to remember to bring it for Thursday and Friday. If you did not have your head covering, the nuns did one of two things they made you wear your regular winter hat, or they would place a clean tissue on your head with a bobby pin. I know that sounds silly, but it was a reminder that your head needed to be covered. These were just different days when you did not pass at church without making the sign of the cross, or when you passed a priest or nun on the street, a man would tip his hat, as children, we were taught to say good morning father/sister. I miss those days. Thank goodness that all of these wonderful lessons bring all these memories, and hopefully respectful habits back to the top of my mind.

[@mariab2379]

God bless you both misskaryn&tanya, for your heartfelt testimonies, days gone by that needs to be renewed, with Fr Chris’ blessings, by adapting the beautiful tradition of our faith !!! 🙏 Isn’t our Virgin Mary look so beautiful with her mantle on?😇

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

@@mariab2379 Yes she is. Love, love, love our Blessed Mother. Our faith has so many wonderful traditions, prayers and devotions and I’m so thrilled that Father Chris and the Marian priests explain all the symbolism to us. God bless your Sunday Maria ❤️🤍❤️

[@Joll378]

Those priests were 200%right !!!!!!!keep on going Fathers !!!!!❤this is right thing to do thank you I was waiting for this speech !!!!!Amen

[@lateheavy]

Yes the priests are right and help articulate something that we lay folks know all too well, that modesty is not a dirty word, that some folks have bought into the lie that freedom means doing whatever you want, and that to be a true "woman" means "if you got it, flaunt it," in other words, a reduction of human dignity to well-proportioned body parts.

[@AnneChandler-zy3uk]

So sad this all needs to be spelled out, but it is so obviously needed. It is a challenge to find modest clothes these days, but buying modest clothes is the best way to send a message to the manufacturers. The less “material” they have to use, the greater their monetary profit. That practice needs to be snipped in the bud by the customers.

[@kelkabot]

Thank you, Father. You are so important and precious to so many of us, so please take care of your heart health.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for watching with us and God bless you

[@hollyvondross9635]

Thank you. A dress code or code of honor and self respect is badly needed today.

[@marcia7904]

Wow Father. I always dress with respect. I never thought to pray for respect. Thank you for the highlight. 🙏

[@MarlaFernandezBenavides]

I thought I was ok in dress but I’m not . Though I dress for my husband, I got nice legs that cause other men to react and unintentionally cause lust.

[@MarlaFernandezBenavides]

I got legs not boobs. 😅

[@mariaaiello8184]

People brainwashing minors into mutilating their body parts so they can make a profit is false love, counterfeit compassion, greed and evil. Much love, honour and respect Sir Walsh for your courage! God bless and protect you and your lovely family!✝️🙏✝️🙏❤️

[@nwright2126]

Thank you Fr. Chris for tackling this subject -unheard of from a pulpit in my 70+ years ! My husband and I don't agree with Thomas Aquinas in that a woman can dress immodestly, with a low neckline , in public, (is the key ) to please her husband -it may please the other men in her presence too-is she not responsible for any lust she may cause even if her husband enjoys her dressed like this ? This "loop hole" would include mini skirts for those husbands who like legs showing.. I prefer to listen to our Lady of Fatima and of Our Lady of Good Success. The Virtue of Modesty can be described as how we want other women to dress and act when alone with our sons, husbands and priests. This works for men too . Is it okay to lust at the beach ? Our bathing suits and mini skirts in my younger generation , the late 60's were immodest ..only my grandmother, born in 1880 , opposed my mini skirts. My Dad send my mail order bikini back to Sears before I ever received it, when I was a teen. I waited for it all summer, then he told me he sent it back ! I borrowed one from a friend . Lord have mercy and teach us true appreciation of our bodies , which allowed us to have seven handsome sons and two beautiful daughters , after we learned to follow the teaching of the RC Church .

[@sorcindy]

''You can not die of the Eucharist'' . Great point

[@erlinapascua1345]

Father Chris, thank you for your beautiful, enlightening and empowering Explaining of the Faith Talk: Modesty. God bless you, your Dad, Mom and sister Pam, always!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@doloresnolan5949]

Notices outside and inside the churches should be the norm regarding modesty in dressfor women and men

[@michelleburke5674]

Dear Father Chris, Thank you for teaching on this important virtue. The idea right at the end of your talk was brilliant. You compared going to mass with going to a wedding. Jesus is the groom & the church, us , his people, are the bride of Christ. So we should dress appropriately for this special occasion. All your talks are so helpful. Thank you so much for being a great teacher of the faith. You are a blessing to the Catholic Church. Thank you from Wales.

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

Give the best to God, as Father Chris teaches us.

[@vanessarodrigues124]

Yes, Fr. CHRIS, we needed this. Thank you so much

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for watching and God bless you

[@sallyredman7607]

God bless you, Fr Chris Alar. You are a true blessing to everyone who loves listening to you and all your talks. Thank you .

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

I so agree. No matter what he chooses as his topic, it’s always a blessing to hear Father Chris speak.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thanks for listening

[@ChersJourney]

I am guilty of immodestly, in my younger years, I’m now finding beautiful dresses at thrift stores. Reminds me of the 50 & 60s retro look. Covers everything and more comfortable than anything in the store Then I decided thru much prayers & I’m now Veiling at Mass. It was put upon my heart, and I’m still shy about it but happy to have the choice Bless you Fa Chris for your Talks 🙏🏻

[@jeanb.5405]

And the Reason I had to give up so many TV shows and Movies is because they are TOTALLY immodest.

[@cig136]

1 Thessalonians 4:8 So then, whoever rejects this teaching is not rejecting man, but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit 🙏❤️🙏

[@marianeff574]

Thank you Father Chris. I started wearing a veil over a year ago for reverence and respect to our Lord. I’m 58 years old and I wish I had done it sooner. I was raised to always dress modestly for mass and every day life! God bless!

[@tanyac.9005]

Thank you Maria for your comment! I am from your generation and am seriously considering veiling at mass now. What you say here gives me encouragement. God bless you!

[@greentorm5467]

Here in the UK, we have people letting their 14, 15 year old daughters walk around in summer with their bums hanging out cut off denim shorts...they head off down the beach, some ask people to go into the wine shop for them first. It's scary; I wonder whether their mothers, being 'good, liberated' parents, would take them to have any unwanted pregnancy sorted at the drop of a hat?

[@mariesolomon206]

Fr Chris's talks are so impressive!

[@cyriact.3575]

FR Chris you are so good God bless you spred this mesage alover usa Catholics thank you

[@susanjacob498]

From South Africa...thank you dear Fr Chris..this has been a great worry and concern on my mind. Our priests do not talk on this. Priests are scared to speak the truth and follow in the way of Christ. It is heartbreaking to see such horrible attire in our Cathedrals and churches around. Does this not mean closing your eyes to the exploits of the devil. We continue to pray for the conversion of our women, mothers and young girls and for strong faithful shepherds in the Church of Christ. Jesus I Trust in You.🙏

[@floriancenzon3801]

Thank you Fr Chris good Talk about Modesty. Sharing this to my family and friends. You're God sent from Heaven. Praying for you, your Mom family MIC and all the viewers. Thank you Br Mark for assisting Fr Chris. God bless you, family, MIC and everyone. 🙏❤️

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

Florian ❤️

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for sharing Florian and God bless you!

[@annaelizabeth5971]

God bless you, Father! Thank you for being such a good shepherd to all of us and all those you who seek your spiritual direction. We are truly blessed!❤🙏🌹

[@tanyac.9005]

Indeed we are truly blessed by these weekly talks! God bless you, Anna.

[@williams.carpenter2362]

More people need to hear this.

[@mperez2730]

Such a wonderful topic that needs to be addressed by EVERYONE... our priests, parents, teachers etc for the good of humanity 🙏

[@katpellot7646]

Great talk Father Chris. Thank you. We need to hear more about chastity and modesty. ❤🙏🏽

[@anniedsouza6787]

I grew up in a catholic family with a virtuous grandmother. Modesty in speech behavior and dress was "a dogma". When I came to Canada, I noticed the irreverence in dress and behavior in church, I asked the parish priest why it was allowed. His reply astounded me..."we are not allowed to make reference to this as they will refrain from attending the service"

[@dewlynmorarka4142]

Thank you Fr for addressing this. Men should also dress up appropriately . Also priests , especially those who work with youth

[@anitamahajan4796]

Thank you dear Father for this bold sermon. May His Holy Name ever be praised

[@maurad5378]

The wedding garment is our heart. We should be dressed with the love of Jesus Christ fully in our hearts before the Lord.

[@CalistoOduor]

So you can wear anything on your body as long as your heart well dressed?. You are not in the church alone.

[@marymonroe7042]

Whether married or not, I disagree with the low cut top. Very contradictory. Cover up, especially at Mass. (Regarding Priest's mom dressing for her husband). It could still cause someone to lust, and apparently the one asking was a bit scandalized too. The Vatican gave. Guidelines on what is modest. " Dressing with Dignity" by Colleen Hammond is an excellent resource.

[@bman5257]

I agree. It’s one thing when it’s just a husband and wife at home. It’s another out in public.

[@cherylcadigan6086]

I don’t think the saints when talking about adornment for your husband would be okay with revealing tops, but rather looking attractive

[@MariaLacsamana-ik3in]

Good evening father chris alar im all for decency unfortunately, I can't give comments for fear that I get in trouble im so lucky to have learned modesty at avery young age so with my siblings thanks somuch father chris to upload this talk a fine weekend to you all 😮😅😊

[@laurasexton8932]

1000% yes! The concept of modest dress proclaiming the high value and beauty of the body is so underrated. It makes me sad when i see young women exposed. nobody has told them how precious they are. I offer up a prayer for them when I see them.

[@the-avon-couple]

God gave me the call to the veil use on March 25th 2021, and the call to modesty on May 13 2021. No coincidence with our Mother's message that I heard months after I've started modesty. To me it been to dress modest at all time and place. I got rid of all my unmodest clothes.

[@robbiskean]

This is so key to repairing our culture, our lives and relationship with God. Thank you so much, Fr. Alar for this talk. You asked how we dress for a wedding and showed women wearing veils - so beautiful and respectful as Jesus in 1Corinthians 11 instructs us to do when honoring and worshipping Him. Cover our hair, a source of pride along with our best, respectful clothing. With all the hurt and fear in the world today, I am so grateful for the Divine Mercy RSVCE Bible I received, reminding me of God's love and mercy in all situations, places and time. God bless and protect you. 🙏🕊💐

[@MariaLacsamana-ik3in]

This is a topic that I can relate to because I come from a very catholic family that had instilled sense of decency for dressing appropriately not only in mass but at all times thank you father Chris bless you father 🎉❤😊

[@lieveponny]

So true that modesty starts in the heart. If you love God and love yourself you have no need to spend excessive time and money on your appearance, it’s just not that important anymore.

[@casspeter6013]

My local parish church started posting the appropriate attire for mass brochure around 8 years ago cos people were coming to church in different state of the day. Some came in their sleeping clothes & revealing clothes, luckily none came in their swimming suit to church. While we might have a hot climate, it doesn't mean you should come to mass in very inappropriate attire cos you're coming to the table to feast with God. I try to dress up for mass at least in jeans & a plain blouse as I grown older & I'm quite tempted to wear the mantilla to church as some of the older parishioners are doing. These 60-80++ years old aunties/grandmothers are really dressing better than their kids or grandkids. I really admire how the dress up for church

[@catherineoliveri4876]

Great talk Father and thank you! Very much needed in all the parishes and the world! Viva Christo Rey! 🙏❤️😇🕊✝️⛪️💟👑

[@Statuss_quo]

Thank you my heavenly Father for enlightening Fr. Chris! This talk needed to happen. God bless you 🙏🏼

[@gracesanchez2673]

Thank you Fr Chris very important issue!

[@princesaursuladedios4547]

What an appropriate day to air - The Feast of St. Ursula who was a Virgin and her 11,000 Virgin Companions who were martyred! The devil hates purity, chastity and virginity, because the devil hates virtues! Thank you for this timely subject!

[@beemcee]

Thank you father Chris. This is so true what you say. Thank you for every conference. I am from Belgium but so love listening to your conferences!

[@tanyac.9005]

God bless all the faithful in Belgium! Glad your here listening with us Marian Helpers across the pond.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you and God bless everyone in Belgium

[@judith5128]

Thank you father Chris for what is right and just! Ive been Catholic for 6 years. This summer at Sunday mass i had a mom and her 3 teenaged daughters come in to the pew in front of me. I was really fighting feelings of distress most of the mass. The girls had short shorts on that were as brief as underwear.😢 what i came to understand was that modesty that appears outward in dress and appearance is reallt just a physical manifestation of our heart and love for God. I continue to veil, kneel to receive on the tongue even though i am the only one. Some parish member asked me uf i was a nun😂 i told her i wanted to be but i was told i was too old. Anyway, pray, draw close to God and what we call modesty will become part of who you are as you love God wirh alk your heart❤

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes

[@Stephahh]

Father, respectfully: you crack me up while dropping big facts. 💯

[@fionamoody1432]

Makes complete sense. So enlightening 🙏

[@VeronicasVeil333]

I suggested a dress code to my Pastor and he said “we need to have a conversation about that”. OK, when………it seems so simple to do……….thank you, Father Chris.

[@veronicabradley5433]

I'm Filipino and you made me laugh when you mentioned Imelda Marcos, my former boss. You are so awesome, Fr. Alar. You straightened me up. God bless you. ❤🙏🏼❤🙏🏼

[@jasonthomas16]

So happy the Saturday talks are back 🙏

[@crizayasao2424]

Thank you Fr. Chris for your amazing and wonderful talk about modesty. I remember when I was young my loving parents told us that we must wear clothes that looks nice in the eyes of GOD coz the church is His house in we must show our respect to Him n respect to oursel ves..so until now I never go to church with short or tshirt only.I know one of our church in west coast the parish priest put a sign infront door with no short ,tshirt,sleepers to attend the Holy Mass, He s right its a commonsense its really a self descipline..the church is not like a beach or shop...how I wish parish priest will do that put a sign or remind during the homily. I thank n praise GOD that you talk about modesty in church, I agree n appreciate your words of wisdom Fr. Chris thanks hope people will understand,esp women. Yes in our job we have a dress code to follow or not then no work. GOD BLESS YOU FR. CHRIS AND THE MARIANS. ❤❤❤