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St Anne is the patron of mothers, grandparents, pregnant women, children, unmarried people, teachers, child care providers, seamstresses, and lacemakers to name a few. 

Have you ever wondered why women veil? Dr Alice von Hildebrand, who only passed away in 14 January 2022 lived a life of prayerful contemplation and has beautiful insights into this very question. In her lifetime, she was a philosopher, theologian, professor and author.

Anonymous AuthorSome mediation points found at Notre Dame Priory, Tasmania All things holy are veiled. A veil is placed over the chalice, over the ciborium, over the tabernacle. It is a sign of respect for the dignity of God’s presence. Like the tabernacle which contains the Bread of Life, women are the tabernacles in which God creates new life. As men represent Christ the Bridegroom, so women represent His Bride the Church. As a bride veils herself on the day of her nuptials, so the woman who veils herself in the presence of God acknowledges that she symbolises the Church whom Christ enters to make her fruitful. Women who wear a veil in church imitate Mary, the perfect woman, the...