Peace Be with You - by Michael Hoffner (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A classic Catholic prayer that reaches people across religious traditions.

"The Prayer of St. Teresa of Avila"

Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you,

All things are passing: God never changes.

Patience obtains all things.

Nothing is lacking to those who possesses God;

God alone suffices.

This examination of the famous prayer of St. Teresa of Avila shows it to be a path for cultivating a peaceful heart for people of all faiths and backgrounds. Author Michael Hoffner writes with an interspiritual approach, with the perspective of a Christian and follower of Jesus who is also a practitioner in the Buddhist Plum Village Tradition and student of Thich Nhat Hanh, and experienced in recovery. With two decades of recovery from addiction, Hoffner also shares his personal story of healing and transformation. We can no longer think of world peace and inner peace as two separate paths. In times such as these, the need to commit ourselves to deep and lasting peace (personally and collectively) is our only hope.

Review Quotes

"St. Teresa of Avila is a giant in the history of spirituality. This new book, by turns moving, challenging and inspiring, lets her be your own personal guide to the life of the spirit." --James Martin, SJ, author of Learning to Pray

"Peace begins within--the quiet understanding and acceptance of ourselves as we are. When we are at peace internally, we become more patient, kind, and compassionate toward our neighbors, recognizing our shared humanity. This book helps readers along this path. With its gentle emphasis on compassion--for oneself and others--this book helps us foster a sense of inner peace and resilience, guiding people toward healing with presence and intention. This book helps remind us that peace is not just the absence of conflict, but a sacred harmony between self, others, time, and the divine. We need peace in the world now more than ever!" --Dawn Decosta, executive director, Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health, Harvard University

About the Author

Michael Hoffner runs the Adelphi University Mindfulness Center and Interfaith Center. He is the founder and leads the Mindful Living Learning Community--an intentional residential program for Mindful Living on the Adelphi University campus. He received his Masters in Social Work from Fordham University and was the founder and Executive Director of the non-profit Community Growth Center. Michael is a retreat leader, spiritual counselor and mentor. Michael practices within the Christian and Buddhist tradition and is a member of the Plum Village Order of Interbeing. Michael weaves together his wisdom as a contemplative Christian and practitioner of engaged Buddhism and Mindfulness and his personal experiences with over 15 years is recovery from addiction to help guide people to healing, growth and transformation. The focus of Michael's work centers on peace and healing, justice and belonging. He lives on Long Island, NY.