Nor did demons crucify Him; it is you who have crucified Him and crucify Him still, when you delight in your vices and sins.

If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.

The Lord called me by the way of simplicity and humility, and this way He hath shown me in truth for me and those who will believe and imitate me. And therefore I would that ye name not to me any rule, neither of St. Augustine, nor St. Benedict, nor of Bernard, nor any way or form of living, but that which was mercifully shown and given me by the Lord.

God requires that we assist the animals, when they need our help. Each being (human or creature) has the same right of protection.

Lord, help me to live this day, quietly, easily. To lean upon Thy great strength, trustfully, restfully. To wait for the unfolding of Thy will, patiently, serenely. To meet others, peacefully, joyously. To face tomorrow, confidently, courageously.

What is it that stands higher than words? Action. What is it that stands higher than action? Silence.

Study always to have Joy, for it befits not the servant of God to show before his brother or another sadness or a troubled face.