05 Aug 2011
By Colleen Hammond, in Dressing with Dignity, Modesty
So … um … Emma, what happened? What changed? Why didn’t you stick to what you believed so passionately a couple years ago? Have you seen any of Emma’s recent photos from the red carpet or modeling shoots? Let’s just say the world isn’t “wondering” anymore. My guess is that Emma may have changed her opinion about being sexy to conform to what the rest of Hollywood says.
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25 May 2011
By Colleen Hammond, in Sermon
Having issues with your children on what to wear to Mass?
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Posted in Sermon | Tagged dignity, dressing, ewtn, mass, Modesty, purity, sienna |
28 Jul 2010
By Colleen Hammond, in Catholic Church, Dressing with Dignity, Immodest, Vatican
It used to be just St. Peter’s, but now the dress code has expanded to the entire city.
Our artist is nearly done with our new Outfit Guidelines sign–inspired by the St. Peter’s sign below. Keep checking back, or subscribe in a reader to find out when it’ll be available.
Full story here and below.
TOURISTS in skimpy summer clothing were being told to cover up before entering Vatican City today.
The ban had previously applied only to St Peter’s Basilica but guards manning the official entry point into the tiny, walled state begun pulling visitors aside overnight for … Read the rest
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23 Jul 2010
By Colleen Hammond, in Catholic Church, Devotions, Meditations, Novena
Meditation for the Morning
Let us adore Jesus Christ employing for the glory of His Father and the salvation of men all the time which He passed upon earth not a moment given to pleasure, to personal satisfaction (Rom. 15:3). He did everything from the desire to please God His Father. (John 8:29) Let us thank Him for this great example, and render to Him all our homage.
FIRST POINT
The Obligation to Employ Time Properly is a Divine Precept
Even if we were the children of an innocent Adam, a divine precept would oblige us to utilize t
ime … Read the rest
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20 Jul 2010
By Colleen Hammond, in Catholic Church, Dressing with Dignity, Family Life, Fashion, Feminism, Immodest, Interview, Modesty, Parenting, Skirts
Wow, I was quoted in Business World!!! Thanks to GS for sending me this link!
Capital View — By Mercedes B. Suleik
Fashion and Style vs. Modesty
To be fashionable, does one have to be immodest? Does being attractive mean that a woman should arouse the prurient attention of man? Do fathers and mothers want their daughters to be objects of lust? Their sons to be salivating brutes?

These days, it would seem, there is an overwhelming tendency to flaunt and exhibit a woman’s body…and yes, for that matter a man’s as well. We see this in magazines, print advertisements, … Read the rest
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