Beauty

 I thought of St. Mother Teresa recently. I remember viewing a video clip interview of her. Upon rewatching parts of it, I was amazed by her beauty, her beauty of spirit, simplicity, humility, devotion and love of God. It's not too common when you see such a beauty that is difficult to pinpoint but is still very much present.

Those who do not know about Mother Teresa, have never heard her speak, or read her books may upon seeing an image of her think she's old, frail, and ugly. Her skin is darkened and all wrinkled, and she doesn't bestow the standards of beauty upon which our world so highly strives for and values. However, beauty of heart and of spirit are a different matter that one cannot fake or pretend. As Venerable Fulton Sheen states, "Beauty on the outside never gets into the soul, but beauty of the soul reflects itself on the face." 

Yesterday, as I was shopping for shoes, I saw a brand from Jennfer Lopez of high boots. I didn't know she had a shoe brand. On the box was an image of her, of course she looked beautiful with her face all made up. But I thought back to Mother Teresa, and her faith filled spirit, her simplicity of spirit and deep love and trust in God- how much more beautiful is that for our world and in God's eyes!