#40DaysofMedia : day four.

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My sincerest apologies for not posting yesterday--it was just one of those days where you don't get five minutes at home (and it was a blast!). Instead of posting two today, I am posting one that in all actuality probably deserves to be mentioned multiple times because it is that important.

‪#‎40DaysofMedia‬, day four.

MODESTY. This topic has been on my heart moreso than usual during the last few weeks. Modesty, in my opinion at least, is one of the topics that some non-Catholics as well as some Catholics, believe the Church should ease up on and adjust to with the times. Society tells us that modesty isn't important, as evidenced by the crop top, short shorts, and "bandeau-under-a-sheer-top" trends, amongst many others.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that, "Modesty inspires a way of life which makes it possible to resist the allurement of fashion and the pressures of prevailing ideologies" (CCC 2523). "Purity of heart requires the modesty which is patience, decency, and discretion. Modesty protects the intimate center of the person" (CCC 2533).

Dressing modestly, for me at least, comes down to one simple word: RESPECT. Modest dressing shows that we have respect for ourselves but also respect for those who see us, as we are making an attempt to respect them by not providing another occasion for sin.

Brothers and sisters, regardless of religion, please join me in a commitment to dress more modestly. I think it is also worth mentioning that just because we are dressing modestly, does not mean that we are sacrificing style. There are plenty of stylish outfits and trends that represent us in the way that we would like to be. As warmer temperatures approach, it may seem as if dressing modestly isn't practical. I will admit, it can be trickier to find non-short shorts and clothes that actually fit and don't stick to every curve, but you can find them, and in doing so, you will be bettering yourselves and others, as well as glorifying God.

One of my favorite Bible verses is the following version of Galatians 1:10. "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God?" Just think about it. It's a goodie.

God bless you.

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