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    Recently, An Afternoon's Dictation (Greenebaum), reached #256 on the Amazon bestseller list of books in ecumenism Christian theology. The book has been on bestseller lists many times.  Book Description:  In 1999 Steven Greenebaum felt he'd hit the wall. Fifty years old, he could not make sense of his life or the world around him. For several months he angrily demanded answers from God, if God were there. One afternoon, an inner voice told him to get a pen and paper and write. Steven then took dictation - three pages, not of commandments but guidance for leading a meaningful life.   An Afternoon's Dictation grapples with, organizes, and deeply explores the revelations Steven received and then studied for over ten years. His sharing is NOT offered as the only possible way to understand it the dictation. It is offered, rather, as a start. The book's sections include deep explorations into "The Call to Interfaith," "The Call to Love One Another," ...

    Work is where many of us spend most of our waking hours. It’s where we test our patience, our confidence, and our sense of worth. In 2026, the workplace is more connected and more demanding than ever — remote meetings across time zones, constant notifications, blurred boundaries between professional and personal life. In that environment, inner peace often depends less on the work itself and more on the relationships that surround it. 1. Work relationships mirror our inner balance The way we respond to colleagues often reflects our own state of mind. If we’re calm, we listen. If we’re anxious, we defend. Peace at work begins not with perfect coworkers but with self-awareness — noticing when our reactions belong more to old wounds than to present realities. 2. Collaboration can nurture peace Healthy teamwork builds trust and belonging. When people feel seen and valued, tension dissolves. Peace grows in workplaces where communication is honest, feedback is kind, and success ...

  Touch is the most intimate of all divine communications. It bypasses words and images, reaching directly into the body and soul. Throughout history, mystics and ordinary believers alike have described moments when they felt physically touched—comforted, healed, or awakened—by a presence they recognized as holy. These experiences vary widely, but they share one trait: they leave peace, not fear.  🌿 The Forms of Divine Touch 1. The Comforting Touch Gentle, parental gestures—like a pat on the head, a hand on the shoulder, or a stroke on the cheek—often come in moments of distress or prayer. They carry reassurance rather than command. St. Thérèse of Lisieux described feeling “a caress from Heaven” when she was overwhelmed by suffering. Others have felt a light pressure on the crown of the head or a hand resting briefly on the back, as if to say, You are not alone. 2. The Healing Touch This is the most dramatic form. It may coincide with physical healing, as in the Gospel accou...