http://www.terraspiritus.com.au Terra Spiritus is an Australian Internet-based magazine nurturing spirituality for today. Terra Spiritus is an invitation to listen, connect and engage with the sacred, an invitation to embrace and nurture an ongoing relationship with God. It seeks to inspire its readers to a refreshed and renewed experience of the sacred, of the Spirit, working in everyday life. en-au Copyright 2005 Pauline Electronic Publishing 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1000 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1000 Terra Spiritus http://www.terraspiritus.com.au/images/logo_news.jpg http://www.terraspiritus.com.au info@echoingtheword.com (Graeme Mellor) Listening http://www.terraspiritus.com.au/member/article_view.cgi?aid=322&m=25 In this second article, Graeme Mellor continues his examination of the truths of the world's initiation rites and their consonance with the light of the Gospel. Volume 6 Issue 1, 2010 > Listening info@echoingtheword.com (Tom O'Hara, SJ) Listening http://www.terraspiritus.com.au/member/article_view.cgi?aid=321&m=25 Tom O'Hara invites us to reflect on the dramatic story of the woman caught in adultery, and Jesus gentle and loving response to her. Volume 6 Issue 1, 2010 > Listening info@echoingtheword.com (Robyn Gallagher) Desire http://www.terraspiritus.com.au/member/article_view.cgi?aid=324&m=25 In this rich and insightful article, Robyn Gallagher shares her spiritual journey into motherhood, with its joys and challenges. Volume 6 Issue 1, 2010 > Desire info@echoingtheword.com (Michael Goonan, ssp) Desire http://www.terraspiritus.com.au/member/article_view.cgi?aid=323&m=25 Michael Goonan reflects on his experience of travelling to the Holy Land in the Year of the Priest together with a group of 30 Australian priests. Volume 6 Issue 1, 2010 > Desire info@echoingtheword.com (Anthony Steel) Struggle http://www.terraspiritus.com.au/member/article_view.cgi?aid=325&m=25 Anthony Steel reflects on our need to be in control and the ongoing struggle to abandon one's self into the hands of God. Volume 6 Issue 1, 2010 > Struggle info@echoingtheword.com (Joanna Coleiro, fsp) Engage http://www.terraspiritus.com.au/member/article_view.cgi?aid=330&m=25 Joanna Coleiro, fsp Welcome to the first issue of Terra Spiritus for 2010! As we approach the end of Lent and enter Holy Week and Easter, we are invited to rediscover the person of Jesus and his importance in our lives. Volume 6 Issue 1, 2010 > Engage info@echoingtheword.com (Tony Hoban) Engage http://www.terraspiritus.com.au/member/article_view.cgi?aid=329&m=25 Tony Hoban shares how he nurtures his spiritual life as a recently ordained deacon, and how his vocation to the deaconate is an integral part of his life and Christian commitment. Volume 6 Issue 1, 2010 > Engage info@echoingtheword.com (Terra Spiritus) Engage http://www.terraspiritus.com.au/member/article_view.cgi?aid=328&m=25 In this issue, we look at the old monastic communities and their tradition of brewing beer. So, the next time you are drinking a beer with mates, you can tell them that the Church has had a hand in bringing it to them! Volume 6 Issue 1, 2010 > Engage info@echoingtheword.com (Terra Spiritus) Engage http://www.terraspiritus.com.au/member/article_view.cgi?aid=133&m=25 Are you looking for time out with God this summer? Find a retreat centre near you on our up-to-date directory of Australian centres! Volume 6 Issue 1, 2010 > Engage info@echoingtheword.com (Patricia Reynolds) Wonder http://www.terraspiritus.com.au/member/article_view.cgi?aid=327&m=25 Patricia Reynolds shares her search for a deeper prayer life, and offers beginners a brief explanation of common forms of prayer and spiritual nourishment. Volume 6 Issue 1, 2010 > Wonder info@echoingtheword.com (Joanna Coleiro, fsp) Wonder http://www.terraspiritus.com.au/member/article_view.cgi?aid=326&m=25 Joanna Coleiro offers insight into prayer and coming to know the person of Jesus through the Gospel stories and reflects on the Christian community as the 'ground' for interpreting the Scriptures. Volume 6 Issue 1, 2010 > Wonder