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Hi, I always wear a shirt with long sleeve and no shorts. When you want to wear shorts in the Vatican you will send away and the same when you wear shirts with short sleeve. This will be the case for a lot of churches around the world.I shall be walking the camino in shorts, weather permitting, but am concerned that when I enter a church, chapel or cathedral I will need to cover up. (Bearing in mind these won't be long shorts). My husband will wear shorts too but they'll be longer so I presume there won't be a problem for him.
Is this the case? What do other peregrinos do about this?
And does it differ in France - I'll be walking from Le Puy.
John has it right.
In my experience, and that of others, even the most traditional folks in the churches along a pilgrimage route have no problem with the dress of obvious pilgrims. People know that you do not have "proper" clothes while walking with a pack.
I have never seen a negative response...even from the old ladies doing the Rosaries before Mass.
The challenge is finding a Church open.
Hi, I always wear a shirt with long sleeve and no shorts. When you want to wear shorts in the Vatican you will send away and the same when you wear shirts with short sleeve. This will be the case for a lot of churches around the world.
I would say ,out of respect no shorts for your visit to the church.
Wish you well, Peter.
I love your "PS" sentiment! YOUR heart is in the right place. Kind, gentle words.As a Catholic cleric, I am always happy to see people in my parish regardless of how they are dressed!
I would rather have a devout auto mechanic show up to daily Mass in his greasy cover-alls or a homeless person show up in rags than for them to miss an encounter with God because of something as irrelevant as clothing. The same applies to peregrinos everywhere.
That being said, just do your best. We Catholics believe that the most important Person in the universe is at home in each of our churches, so if you are planning to attend Mass in the evening then taking the time to put on some pants if you've got them certainly is a good thing...but if you are walking through a town and find an open church, your attire shouldn't prevent you from making a visit.
Grace+Peace
-Jason
P.S. The fact that you are asking the question means that your heart is already in the right place...trust your sensibilities and you'll be fine!
I shall be walking the camino in shorts, weather permitting, but am concerned that when I enter a church, chapel or cathedral I will need to cover up. (Bearing in mind these won't be long shorts). My husband will wear shorts too but they'll be longer so I presume there won't be a problem for him.
Is this the case? What do other peregrinos do about this?
And does it differ in France - I'll be walking from Le Puy.
Besides...no matter what you wear, we look bizarre anyway with our trekking clothes in the urban context. I always feel too conspicuous, especially when the priest ask us (as it happens frequently) to seat together at the front of the.
There are many open in Santiago that in the past have been locked up. New bishop?
We attended Sunday Mass in Arcos and were appalled by the behavior of pilgrims who had dropped in just to see the church. They walked around during Mass taking pictures (tiptoeing - which just made them more conspicuous), talking and laughing as they lined up to get a sello.
Isn't it strange how there are fashions-even within our faith.It's all a little political really and obscures the real meaning of Christianity.It was another time @Kanga, I am sure that kind of dress censure towards children wouldn't happen today. Buen Camino, SY
Isn't it strange how there are fashions-even within our faith.It's all a little political really and obscures the real meaning of Christianity.
As a Catholic cleric, I am always happy to see people in my parish regardless of how they are dressed!
I would rather have a devout auto mechanic show up to daily Mass in his greasy cover-alls or a homeless person show up in rags than for them to miss an encounter with God because of something as irrelevant as clothing. The same applies to peregrinos everywhere.
That being said, just do your best. We Catholics believe that the most important Person in the universe is at home in each of our churches, so if you are planning to attend Mass in the evening then taking the time to put on some pants if you've got them certainly is a good thing...but if you are walking through a town and find an open church, your attire shouldn't prevent you from making a visit.
Grace+Peace
-Jason
P.S. The fact that you are asking the question means that your heart is already in the right place...trust your sensibilities and you'll be fine!
As a Catholic cleric, I am always happy to see people in my parish regardless of how they are dressed!
I would rather have a devout auto mechanic show up to daily Mass in his greasy cover-alls or a homeless person show up in rags than for them to miss an encounter with God because of something as irrelevant as clothing. The same applies to peregrinos everywhere.
That being said, just do your best. We Catholics believe that the most important Person in the universe is at home in each of our churches, so if you are planning to attend Mass in the evening then taking the time to put on some pants if you've got them certainly is a good thing...but if you are walking through a town and find an open church, your attire shouldn't prevent you from making a visit.
Grace+Peace
-Jason
P.S. The fact that you are asking the question means that your heart is already in the right place...trust your sensibilities and you'll be fine!
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