Praise for Peace Be With You

“To be in the presence of Michael Hoffner is to feel the peace that emanates from him. A spiritual educator who has been through the fire, he leads with quiet integrity and a fierce radiance. This book takes us inside his beautiful heart. Through personal memoir and inspired instruction from Buddhist and Christian wisdom, Hoffner’s book reads like the meditation bell he always carries, calling us back to ourselves — and our infinite capacity to love.”
Valarie Kaur,bestselling author of SEE NO STRANGER and SAGE WARRIOR and Founder of the Revolutionary Love Project

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“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.”
Fr.James Martin, SJ, New York Times best selling author of Work in Progress

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“Peace Be With You is a healing companion for our times, a profound meditation on the prayer of St. Teresa of Avila through the lens of both Christianity and the Buddhist tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Rooted in the author’s own courageous journey of recovery and transformation, this book steadies the heart, awakens courage, and reminds us that peace and healing are possible, even in the midst of struggle.”
Kaira Jewel Lingo,Buddhist teacher, author of We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons on Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption, co-author of Healing Our Way Home: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation.

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“Peace Be With You is a powerful reminder of the journey we all must take. He eloquently reminds us of the challenges life places before us but also of the hope, that healing and transformation are possible.

This book Is a wonderful companion for those of us who take life seriously and want to become the best versions of ourselves. It reminds us of the importance of faith and being people of renewed hope, always willing to reach out and build bridges instead of walls, committed to social justice and respect for all of God ‘s people.

This brilliant piece of literature is a powerful reminder that life is a journey we almost take but not alone for God walks with us always and in the end if we need it he will carry us home.”
Fr. Francis Pizzarelli,SMM,DCSW
Founder and Executive Director of Hope House Ministries 

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“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 

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"Peace be With You offers a beautiful bridge of two vibrant spiritual traditions, both with so much to offer in this time. Michael's book offers powerful reflections from direct experience about how to be skillful, loving, and peaceful in the context of challenge and uncertainty. This is sure to offer something for practitioners, the spirituality inclined, or just anyone interested in goodness."
Aaron Stryker - Founder and Executive Director of Dharma Gates

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“Peace Be With You” is a timely and transformative work that blends personal narrative, interspiritual wisdom, and mystical insight, leading readers toward deep inner connection and collective change."

Tia Norman, Contemplative Teacher, Guide + Pastor at Awakenings, a global community using contemplative spirituality to heal, renew and inspire.