Catholic Modesty: What It Is, What It Isn't, and Why It's Still Important

This is the second edition of a book entirely dedicated to Catholic modesty. There are a few things added to this edition, but for the most part it's just the better version of the previous edition. The virtue of modesty is a thread in the beautiful tapestry of Catholicism, however, the level of confusion among Catholics concerning this subject is staggering. Catholic modesty is a touchy subject and often avoided, usually because of well-meaning but overzealous remarks made by many Catholics and their austere views on the matter. Catholics are so divided on this issue and its application in our lives. We may all agree that modesty is essential, but no one seems to agree on what constitutes a modest outfit and what doesn't. As a concerned Catholic woman, searching for answers on the topic of modest dress was not easy. There were so many questions that seem to go unanswered, or at the very least they weren't consistent, nor did they seem to coincide with Church tradition. The confusion is rampant: Is it "two inches above the knee" or "ankles always covered" If one man thinks mini skirts are immodest and one doesn't, does that mean women can wear mini skirts, or is this issue simply not about men at all? And perhaps the biggest question of them all is "does it even matter in the end?" I wrote this book with the hope of uniting fellow Catholics in the proper understanding of the entirety of the subject of Catholic modesty. I believe that, out of all the disagreements we may have with each other in this vale of tears, the issue of Catholic modesty shouldn't be one of them. So I have taken to the keyboard once again to write what I know for the glory of God, with the goal of clearing the air on this issue and hopefully bringing some peace and clarity to the table. The author of this book fully accepts the Catholic Church's entire Magisterium and is obedient to the Chair of Peter in Rome. "(I)t will be the fault of ignorance, not malice, if I say anything contrary to the doctrine of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, may be held as certain. By God's goodness I am, and always shall be, faithful to the Church, as I have been in the past. May He be for ever blessed and glorified. Amen." St. Teresa of Avila