"Pax Et Bonum!" (May the Lord give you peace)

The holy father taught his brethren to use this short but holy salutation: "May the Lord give thee his peace!" (Pax Et Bonum!) Some persons, however, were displeased at this, and the brethren feared to use it. The saint said, however, "Let them say what they choose about these holy words, for they do not understand the things of God; but do not you be ashamed of them, for before long many heroes and princes will show you great reverence on account of this salutation."

Saint Francis of Assisi
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