A reflection for International Day of Peace

If there is to be peace in the world,

there must be peace in the nations.

If there is to be peace in the nations,

there must be peace in the cities.

If there is to be peace in the cities,

there must be peace in the neighborhoods.

If there is to be peace in the neighborhoods,

there must be peace in the home.

If there is to be peace in the home,

there must be peace in the heart.

From Chinese philosopher Lao-Tse