Started this morning scratching my head about why nuns wear those outfits. Didn’t know squat, just curious you know? Kept thinking about those old movies.
Hopped online first thing. Typed “why nuns dress like that” like a total amateur. Whoop-de-do, found a million opinions. Half sounded made up, honestly. Some folks said it was about fashion from back in the day. Others mumbled something about religion. Felt totally lost.
Figured I needed actual facts, not guesswork. Went digging for older stuff, like really old. Stumbled over things from the Middle Ages talking about religious clothes. One old text practically yelled about women needing simple clothes to not tempt anybody. Bit of a head-scratcher right there.
Kept digging. Found folks online practically brawling over the exact meaning. Some said it was all about modesty, hiding everything but the face. Others argued louder that it was actually about commitment. Like, putting on the uniform meant signing the ultimate contract with God. Couldn’t tell who was right.
Talked to Father Mike after Mass – yeah, I still bother people in real life sometimes. He rubbed his chin and said, “Simplicity, my friend. Poverty. Humility.” He explained how the basic cloth meant turning away from fancy stuff, choosing a humble life. Sounded practical when he put it that way, you know? Less mystery, more down-to-earth reason.
Okay, so pieces started fitting together:
- Started as plain clothes regular women wore centuries back.
- Tightened up the rules to make everyone look the same – no showing off.
- Kept it simple on purpose – cheap cloth, nothing flashy. Poverty ain’t just talk.
- That head covering? Symbol of giving yourself fully to the gig. Big commitment.
Finished up feeling like I nailed it. Started with zero clue, tripped over internet nonsense, argued with dusty sources, got the lowdown from a pro, and put it all together. Seeing nuns around later? Made total sense. Ain’t just clothes. It’s like wearing your whole job description – simplicity, service, all-in. Makes you wonder why more jobs don’t require uniforms like that, huh?
