A timely reminder of our spiritual journey and true purpose on Earth.Joseph Raffa shares an inspirational message for those who care to listen.“Explore the planets, the outer reaches of space, the depths of the seas. Burrow into the earth, climb every mountain. When you have seen it all, you will still be left with the mystery of yourself. Turn and face this. Explore this. When you’ve travelled the extent and depth of the human expression, much of what you learn will be...

These are times of widespread disharmony and escalating violence. Surface differences keep people apart and enduring peace on our planet seems like an impossible dream. We must act differently if change is to sweep over this world, for our leaders can only do what we allow them to do. Before change can take place throughout society, it must first be realised by the individual. The key to higher understanding lie within each of us. The Spirit Calls is an invitation to venture inwards to dis...

This beautiful collection of essays touches on the universal search for meaning and inspires readers to reach out for the still waters of the spirit.“The human heart longs for peace and harmony. It seeks a restful haven from the relentless busyness of everyday life, drawing us to spend tranquil moments in natural surrounds that offer a brief respite from the hustle and bustle. There is a state of inner stillness, when the endless chatter of the mind has ceased, that a deeper un...

A successful life today is measured by experience and achievement. Possessions and community status are ranked highly. Yet rarely does this guarantee happiness, contentment and interpersonal harmony. As a result there is a widespread yearning for a deeper understanding. We wonder about God, the purpose of life, destiny, free will, the future of the human race. Concern is growing that we will not learn the ways of peace and togetherness and create harmony in our relationships. The more sens...

We live in turbulent times. Nations warring with themselves and each other. Violent behaviour rife in society. Must we accept violence as an inevitable expression of human nature - or is it possible to enjoy lives lived in peace and harmony? Joseph delivers a message of hope: A peaceful world in every way can come about when we are truly peaceful people. But this state of harmonious living will not come about by changing laws or waging war. We must look inwards, not outwards, to solve the ...

Living a spiritual life does not have to mean retreating from the everyday world to a place of solitude to devote every waking hour to quiet contemplation of the mystery of existence. Anyone can begin the search for a higher meaning to life while immersed in the many activities of daily living. Shift attention from the outer world and venture inwards to seek the source of what we are rather than what we believe ourselves to be, for true spirituality comes about from self-understanding. Tra...

We are intelligent beings with the capacity to understand from moment to moment yet we remain a mystery to ourselves. Despite the knowledge explosion of the past century we seem incapable of living in peace and harmony. It is time for a new direction in learning, one that takes us beyond this surface life we live and explores the deepest levels of our nature. Awake to Clarity is a call to the serious spiritual seeker to direct attention from the outer to the inner world, for enlightenment ...

The dark side of human nature is being expressed worldwide in acts of violence and aggression. Only the clear understanding released by a dawning spirituality can direct humanity through the escalating situations that threaten to overwhelm us today. Divine Love waits...but the intellect must take the first steps to return to its source. Humanity cannot flourish if there is no awakening. As the intellect sows...so shall it reap. The intellect plays its finest role when it is the servant of ...

A moving collection of inspired pieces about Jesus.Joseph Raffa was a dedicated atheist when he set out in search of answers to the riddles of life and the universe. Then, in a blissful moment of discovery, the God the Bible speaks of, the Allah of Mohammed and the longed for Nirvana of the Buddhists came into his life. As his life opened out spiritually, Joseph began to have a deeper appreciation of Jesus, His life and His role in the spiritual awakening of Mankind. Visions and in...

The Easy Way to Bake Bread at HomeAll You Need Is Flour, Water and Salt to Get Started!Many bakers speak of their sourdough starter as if it has a magical life of its own, so it can be intimidating to those new to the sourdough world; fortunately with Artisan Sourdough Made Simple, Emilie Raffa removes the fear and proves that baking with sourdough is easy, and can fit into even a working parent’s schedule! Any new baker i...