I received an email with this story, below. It touched my heart not only because of its own power, which is great, but also because it reminded me of a prayer testimonial I wrote years ago: Prayers for a war-torn area. It is the first time that I have read a story that seemed so similar in essence. In both stories … Read More
We are offering Level One and Level Two healing courses this spring. Level One is an in-depth introduction to Yogananda’s Healing techniques. Level Two is especially designed for those who want to use these techniques in a healing vocation. Level 1 : Healing with Divine Energy 3-day weekend at Ananda’s Expanding Light Deep healing occurs in these 3 day weekends. … Read More
Whatever your life circumstances, may you be happy and blessed on Saint Valentine’s Day. Quotes on love by Paramhansa Yogananda “Love outlasts death and the ravages of time. All those that I have loved before, in this or other lifetimes, I love the same now.” “Love is short-lived unless it is divine love. What of all the lovers through the ages … Read More
If you have given up hope of ever being happy, cheer up. Never lose hope. Your soul, being the reflection of the ever-joyous Spirit, is, in essence, happiness itself. If you keep the eyes of your concentration closed, you cannot see the sun of happiness burning within your bosom; but no matter how tightly you close the eyes of your … Read More
Dear Ones, I have been busy writing a new book: Flow through Me, (Healing through the Laying on of Hands), by Mary Kretzmann, a Disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda. This month one of the stories debuts in Clarity Magazine, so I am also sharing it here, along with a short story published a few years ago in book by Asha Praver. … Read More
Please keep this in your prayers. This is being funded by members of Ananda Mexico, but they could definitely use our love and support. Some of the devotee members of Ananda Mexico have very generously donated some of their own real estate property to help cover the cost of this new retreat center. Mexico does not use a mortgage system … Read More
July 2014 Newsletter Dear Ones, I just completed teaching a 3 day healing seminar over this past weekend, held at Ananda’s Expanding Light. It was my joy to share these deep healing teachings with those who came, many of them new to this path. They were moved by the depth of the content and by the loving and spiritual environment … Read More
Dear Ones, Please forward this email to your friends who may be interested in healing. I hope you can join me for one of these upcoming healing retreats: Jul 10 – 13, 2014 Nov 13 – 16, 2014 Nursing CEU Eligible: 10 hours Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, as taught in the book, Divine Will Healing… You can … Read More
Dear Ones, On this Mother’s Day of 2014, please pray with empathy for the mothers of the Nigerian girls who were kidnapped last month. Some have escaped, but over 200 are still captive. And of course, pray for the girls and for their safe return. These girls not only face sex slavery, but also forced conversion away from their Christian … Read More
This is a video of my late husband, Timothy Kretzmann, telling the Easter story to the children (and everyone else!) at Easter Sunday Service at Ananda Village on April 4, 2010. (The story starts at about minute 3 of the video.) May you have a Blessed Easter… “Lo, I am with you always…” In His Eternal Love, Mary The script … Read More