"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father."

John 1:14

"Rejoice and be glad that so great and good a Lord, on coming into the Virgin's womb willed to appear despised, needy and poor in this world, so that men who were in dire poverty and suffering great need of heavenly food might be made rich in Him."

St. Clare of Assisi