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

For One in such a lofty position to stoop so low is a marvel that is staggering. What sublime humility and humble sublimeness, that the Lord of the Universe, the Divine Son of God, should stoop as to hide Himself under the appearance of bread for our salvation! Behold the humble way of God, my brothers. Therefore, do not hold yourselves to be anything of yourselves, so that you may be entirely acceptable to One Who gives Himself entirely to you.

All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.

It is good to read the testimonies of Scripture; it is good to seek the Lord our God in them. As for me, however, I have already made so much of Scripture my own that I have more than enough to meditate on and turn over in my mind. I need no more . .. I know Christ, the poor crucified One.

No one is to be called an enemy, all are your benefactors, and no one does you harm. You have no enemy except yourselves.

Hold back nothing of yourselves for yourselves so that He who gives Himself totally to you may receive you totally.

Here is one of the best means to acquire humility; fix well in mind this maxim: One is as much as he is in the sight of God, and no more.