"While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart"

This quote by Francis of Assisi advises us to not just speak about peace, however to truly embody it in our hearts. It is simple to state the words "peace" and "love" without genuinely comprehending their meaning. However, Francis urges us to be mindful of our actions and ideas, and to make sure that they line up with the message of peace that we proclaim. It is insufficient to simply discuss peace, we should also actively work towards it and cultivate it within ourselves. Only then can we really spread out peace and make a favorable effect worldwide.