When it comes to looks and appearances, we are talking about a big industry and market out there.
But it is not just out there. We too are particular about our looks and our appearance.
We are not just concerned about the looks and the appearance on our side.
We will also look at others and judge them by their looks and their appearance.
And often we form opinions and judgement on others' looks and appearances by worldly standards
The 1st reading tells us not to judge others by their looks and appearances.
And to discriminate the poor with their lowly dressing and favour the rich with their well-dressing is certainly wrong.
So when Jesus asked His disciples "Who do you say I am?" He was also asking them to look deeper than just looks and appearances.
May God open our eyes to see the image of God in others and to see what God wants to show us through them.