The Big Lie About Conservative Christians

About this sermon

Modesty is a virtue that sits in the mean between vanity and slovenliness, so honoring the occasion of Mass, not avoiding attention, is what actually matters. Sponsor: https://exodus90.com/brian/ Support the channel by visiting: https://brianholdsworth.ca/support This video unpacks the “Would she be welcome in your church?” meme and the broader assumptions behind it. Brian challenges the stereotype that traditional Catholics are unwelcoming while progressives are inclusive, shares personal stories, and explains why modesty, decorum, and appropriate dress are moral questions rooted in virtue—not aesthetics or personal preference. Drawing from lived experience and St. Thomas Aquinas, he argues that “externals” matter because they reflect inward dispositions, especially in the context of worship. ⏱️ Timestamps (15:00) 00:00 – The meme and what it really implies 01:33 – A personal story about veils and the Novus Ordo 03:35 – What the story was actually about 04:19 – Brian’s early experience as a “sk8boi” 04:42 – Reactions today when dressing formally 05:35 – The “don’t draw attention to yourself” claim 06:49 – What “come as you are” really means 08:19 – Why externals do matter 09:35 – Dress, virtue, behaviour, and morality 12:50 – Aquinas on outward appearance 14:08 – How to think about dressing for Mass 15:34 – The role of sanctity and veils Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: http://pauljernberg.com Podcast Version: https://brianholdsworth.libsyn.com/