Dressing with Purpose: Mary Harper on Liturgical Style, Beauty & the Saints - 05/21/2026

How can getting dressed become an act of prayer? This week on Catholic Women Now, Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome Mary D. Harper, theologian, speaker, and author of The Liturgical Style Guide. Mary shares how fashion, beauty, color, textiles, and even accessories can reflect the liturgical seasons and draw us deeper into our Catholic faith. From Pentecost pinks and Sacred Heart reds to saint-inspired style and the theology of fabrics, this conversation explores how beauty evangelizes and how women can dress intentionally while embracing their unique vocation and personal style. Topics include: The meaning behind liturgical colors and fabrics Fashion inspired by the saints and Scripture Pentecost symbolism and the “Pentecostal rose” Dressing modestly without losing individuality The spiritual beauty of clothing and creativity Ethical fashion and secondhand shopping How beauty can elevate the soul toward God Learn more about Mary Harper at:https://www.liturgicalstyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liturgicalstyle/ #CatholicWomenNow #MaryHarper #LiturgicalStyle #CatholicFashion #CatholicWomen #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #FaithAndFashion #LiturgicalLiving #CatholicStyle #SacredBeauty #CatholicLifestyle #Pentecost #SacredHeart #CatholicCulture #WomenOfFaith #TheologyOfBeauty #SaintInspired #ChristianWomen #AveMariaUniversity Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our StationsLINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.