Smiling Photo's of Saints

  • Thread starter Thread starter TOP
  • Start date Start date
Status
Not open for further replies.
T

TOP

Guest
Is it just me or does every photograph of a modern Saint seem alive? They have this “mona lisa smile” and loving eyes that seem to talk to you. I’ve noticed this for quite a while now and was wondering does anyone else feel and see this? Tim
 
TOP said:
They have this “mona lisa smile” and loving eyes that seem to talk to you. Tim
Click to expand...
Good observation, Tim. I just notice that none of the saints show their teeth while smiling. 😃
 
Interesting Top. Thanks for posting the photos. I had heard somewhere that in the olden days smiling (showing your teeth) was considered a sign of aggression. I’m not sure if this is true, but rarely do I see an old photo with a teethy smile.
 
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla (complete with teeth!)
(Please Note: This uploaded content is no longer available.)
 
 
 
St Marguerite d’Youville



Foundress of the Order I entered when I was young
 
Hehe, the picture of St. Faustina looks like she’s trying to hold back a laugh.

I love that picture of St. Josemaria Escriva. Something about it just makes his love shine through.
 
I agree, Tim. When I was in the process of entering the Church I noticed the contentment and happiness on the faces of people that I considered “holy” and good. It also seems to me that those who dedicate their lives to God seem to look much younger. Then again, you have Mother Teresa. But, I have noticed that a lot of sisters I come in contact with and older people seem to look years younger then what they actually are. Not many wrinkles. Always smiling. Happy.

I have been thinking about the act of smiling a lot lately, especially since reading the letters of Mother Teresa. She always wished to smile. And even when things were going wrong she would smile.

"Long face, rough manner, ridiculous appearance, unfriendly attitude. Is that how you hope to inspire others to follow Christ?” - St. Josemaria Escriva, The Way, #661

“God, deliver me from sullen saints.” - St. Teresa of Avila

“Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” - Bl. Mother Teresa
 
Blessed Pope John tge 23rd

(Please Note: This uploaded content is no longer available.)
 
Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

(Please Note: This uploaded content is no longer available.)
What a joker!

-Rob
 
Shoshana said:
Code:
Is he smoking? I realize that there are saints that did smoke.
Click to expand...
I can’t really tell. I just assumed he was making a face.

But, I do know of some prayer cards which have this picture on it. I’ll see if I can get a look at those, and if they’re clearer, tell whether he is or not.

-Rob
 
RobNY said:
I can’t really tell. I just assumed he was making a face.

But, I do know of some prayer cards which have this picture on it. I’ll see if I can get a look at those, and if they’re clearer, tell whether he is or not.

-Rob
Click to expand...
Code:
I am looking at his fingers…

Mat’ Maria Skobstova would have a beer and a smoke in Paris in her Orthodox habit!:eek: The Orthodox nuns are not active like ours are. They are totally contemplative…then anyway!

(Please Note: This uploaded content is no longer available.)
 
WOW, how many wonderful people we have praying for us:)👍!!! I feel so blessed and proud (in a good way) to be Catholic:D!!! Praise God that He opened my eyes to the gift we have in this faith:extrahappy: :extrahappy: :clapping: :love:!!! Thank you for all the pictures…I’m so moved I want to cry!
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top