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Resurrection for Every Soul


Ananda Sunday Services, 2008

Every Sunday morning Ananda Village residents and guests meet for meditation, chanting, readings, and a sermon by one of the Ananda ministers. You are invited to join us either online, or in real time and space.

Ananda Minister

The Divine Ascension
December 28, 2008

Ministers: Anandi and Bharat Cornell

Let us leave behind our accomplishments and disappointments of the past year, and draw on the consciousness of Divine Incarnations.

—Anandi Cornell

Ananda Minister

Christmas Service: What Was the Star of Bethlehem?
December 21, 2008

Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak

The birth of our innate spiritual consciousness takes place at the Christ Center, which we behold in meditation as a star within the forehead.

—Jyotish Novak

Music by Ananda Choir Performed at Christmas Service

Ananda Minister

Living in the Presence of God
December 14, 2008

Ministers: Sudarshan and Savitri Simpson

God is in me. I will start my search for Him by becoming centered in my Higher Self within.

—Savitri Simpson

Ananda Minister

What Is It, to Fail Spiritually?
December 7, 2008

Ministers: Dave and Maria Warner

The first duty of a devotee is to escape the bondage of delusion, and help others to escape.

—Maria Warner

Ananda Minister

The Law of Karma — Bondage, or Soul-Release?
November 30, 2008

Ministers: Pranaba and Parvati Hansen

When we learn from the tests brought to us by our past actions, we are able to move past all karmic limitations.

—Pranaba Hansen

Ananda Minister

Reincarnation: The Spiral Staircase
November 23, 2008

Ministers: Nitai Deranja, Latika Parojinog

Without the concept of reincarnation, the absurdities of life don’t make much sense.

—Nitai Deranja

Ananda Minister

The Promise of the Scriptures
November 16, 2008

Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak

Each one of us is uniquely precious to, and loved by God.

—Devi Novak

Ananda Minister

Faith Is a Call to Prayer; Prayer Is a Call to Faith
November 9, 2008

Ministers: Peter and Catherine Van Houten

We call on, and are responded to, by one of the great rivers of consciousness that flow through the universe.

—Catherine Van Houten

Ananda Minister

Why Tell God Anything, When He Knows Everything? Why Offer God Anything, When He Has Everything?
November 2, 2008

Ministers: Bharat and Anandi Cornell

Every time we meditate, we show our desire to unite ourselves with the great Spirit of God.

—Bharat

Ananda Minister

What Is the Best Way to Pray?
October 26, 2008

Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak

If we know how to pray, what should we pray for? Generally speaking, it should be for something beyond this world of matter: the right consciousness.

—Jyotish

Ananda Minister

First Things First
October 19, 2008

Ministers: Bharat and Anandi Cornell

It can be humbling at first, in meditation, to see how little control we have over the mind. But if we keep our practice steadfast, it will transform our lives.

—Anandi

Ananda Minister

Victory Demands the Courage of Convictions!
October 12, 2008

Ministers: Peter and Margarita Goering

The world is gripped in a lot of fear right now. But as long as we know that peace and joy come from within, we will be fine in the crises.

—Peter

Ananda Minister

In Surrender Lies Victory
October 5, 2008

Ministers: Peter and Catherine Van Houten

We have to make the effort to relax the ego. Realize that there’s something much greater than we are. We need to become that. In that lies our freedom.

—Peter

Ananda Minister

Many Are the Pathways to Truth
September 28, 2008

Ministers: Pranaba and Parvati Hansen

Be aware of the choices you make in your spiritual life. Make sure they lead you to ever greater inner freedom.

—Parvati

Ananda Minister

Intuition Is Simple: The Intellect Is Complex
September 21, 2008

Ministers: Devi and Jyotish Novak

You have to find the joy all the time. It’s an act of will power. You choose it over and over again.

—Devi

Ananda Minister

Truth Invites; It Never Commands
September 14, 2008

Minister: Swami Kriyananda

Withdraw from being affected by either good or evil. Whenever anything happens to you, be even-minded and cheerful.

—Swami Kriyananda

Ananda Minister

Ego — Friend or Foe?
September 7, 2008

Ministers: Peter and Margarita Goering

Sometimes the fog of the ego lifts up like the mist on the mountain, and your soul stands revealed in all its glory. Remember those moments.

—Peter

Ananda Minister

Who Are True Christians?
August 31, 2008

Ministers: David and Asha Praver

Jesus said, 'That which I do ye shall do also.' It is the mark of a great master to transfer his consciousness onto receptive disciples.

—Asha

How Should We Meet Our Tests?
August 24, 2008

Ministers: Parvati and Pranaba Hansen

Does Satan Exist?
August 17, 2008

Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak

Does God Hide the Truth?
August 10, 2008

Ministers: Anandi and Bharat Cornell

How Democratic Is Truth?
August 3, 2008

Ministers: Dave and Maria Warner

Do You Need a Guru?
July 27, 2008

Ministers: Gyandev and Diksha McCord

Self-Effort, Too, Is Needed
July 20, 2008

Ministers: Nitai Deranja and Hassi Bazan

Self-Reliance vs. Self-Reliance
July 13, 2008

Ministers: Anandi and Bharat Cornell

Abiding in God
July 6, 2008

Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak

The Redeeming Light
June 29, 2008

Ministers: Anandi and Bharat Cornell

The Eternal Now
June 22, 2008

Minister: Swami Kriyananda

How Devotees Rise
June 15, 2008

Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak

Why Do Devotees Fall?
June 8, 2008

Ministers: Pranaba and Parvati Hansen

The Inner Kingdom
June 1, 2008

Ministers: Nitai Deranja and Latika Parojinog

The Best Way to Worship
May 25, 2008

Ministers: Dave and Maria Warner

Activity vs. Inner Communion
May 18, 2008

Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak

The Secret of Right Action
May 11, 2008

Ministers: Peter and Catherine Van Houten

Perfection Is Self-Transcendence
May 4, 2008

Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak

How High Should We Aspire?
April 27, 2008

Ministers: Bharat and Anandi Cornell

To Each According to His Faith
April 20, 2008

Ministers: Pranaba Hansen and Anandi Cornell

Deeds vs. Intentions
April 13, 2008

Ministers: Devi and Jyotish Novak

We Are Children of the Light
April 6, 2008

Ministers: Nitai Deranja and Seva Wiberg

Reason vs. Intuition
March 30, 2008

Ministers: Savitri and Sudarshan Simpson

Resurrection for Every Soul
March 23, 2008 (Easter)

Ministers: Devi and Jyotish Novak

Who Is This Son of Man?
March 16, 2008 (Palm Sunday)

Ministers: Bharat and Anandi Cornell

Dogmatism vs. Common Sense
March 9, 2008

Ministers: Catherine and Peter Van Houten

By Thinking Can We Arrive at Understanding?
March 2, 2008

Ministers: Parvati and Pranaba Hansen

Can Man See God?
February 24, 2008

Ministers: Bharat and Anandi Cornell

The Law Is Perfected in Love
February 17, 2008

Ministers: Peter and Catherine Van Houten

The Importance of Soul-Receptivity
February 10, 2008

Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak

The Mystery of Avatara, or Divine Incarnation
February 3, 2008

Ministers: Pranaba and Parvati Hansen

The Infinite Christ
January 27, 2008

Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak

Is God Present Even There, Where There Is Ignorance?
January 20, 2008

Ministers: Dave and Maria Warner

Did God Create the Universe — or Become It?
January 6

Ministers: Peter and Catherine Van Houten

At the Heart of Silence — the Eternal Word
January 6, 2008

Ministers: Jyotish and Devi Novak

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