Sunday Best

I pose here with Zoey!

So here's what I wore for Sunday (and Ash Wednesday, actually).  So many of you have complimented the veil Michelle of Liturgical Time offered through the Big Lenten Giveaway that I wanted to entice you more!

It really is just as magnificent as you've all said.  Again, the camera simply cannot do the color justice.  It's such a beautiful shade of plum and has a shimmer quality to it!  I got a few compliments today from fellow parishioners.  

Which, BTW, was nice since I haven't seen my fellow parishioners in a few weeks.  I've been spending my weekends at a neighboring parish on account of getting in "face time" before Vince starts there in September.  I want them to recognize me (and I want to be able to recognize them!). 

Since I've been missing for a few weeks from my home parish, I've bumped into a few of them on the street and they've all asked where I've been.  Then, when I stopped by the parish office to teach the secretary how to manipulate the website (which I've been doing off-site for almost two years), my pastor stopped me and said, "Hey, Gina!  Long time no see.  How've you been?"

I actually blushed because I was afraid he'd thought I was dodging Mass or something.  However, when I explained I was visiting another parish, I was doubly ashamed because I almost felt like I was betraying him and our parish!  Ha ha ha.  I shrugged of the ridiculous feelings and went about my business, but isn't that silly?  He knows I'm a bit of a butterfly parishioner.  I'm constantly traveling around to churches all throughout our area.  Besides, I don't see it as a big deal.  In my mind, they're all different rooms in God's House, so what's the difference?  I'm sure I'm not the only one who parish-hops.

Plus, knowing the various times that Mass / Confession is offered by the area parishes ensures I'm never "without," ya know?  Also, each parish has its own unique artwork and we all know how much of a sucker I am for Catholic art.  *Grin*

Anyway, a new veil is still up for grabs through the Big Lenten Giveaway.  Be sure to stop by as you can enter daily.  May you all continue to have a blessed Lent!

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Vince loved the veil! That was his outfit for Mass (minus the shoes) and I just realized we matched. Ha!