December 2020 — Illumined by Blessings
“A glorious day is dawning, And o’er the waking earth The heralds of the morning Are springing into birth. In dark and hidden places There shines the blessed light; The beam of Truth displaces The darkness of the night.” – Christian Science Hymnal, No. 2 What joyful blessings await all of us during this sacred season! As Christian Scientists, we … Read More
November 2020 — The Gift of Gratitude
“In God I find a precious gift That knows no fear, no feud, That glows so still, serene, and pure: The gift of gratitude.” Christian Science Hymnal No. 146 In this most unusual year, when some of us are far from loved ones, kept separated for longer than many of us anticipated, we may find it difficult to draw upon … Read More
October 2020 — The Healing Presence of Grace
The Healing Presence of Grace “Christians are commanded to grow in grace.” Mary Baker Eddy (Unity of Good, p. 14:12) What a wonderful challenge Mary Baker Eddy finds in Paul’s words and presents to us for our daily practice. But what does it mean to grow in grace—to develop our reliance on the divinely inspired peace and understanding of God— … Read More
September 2020 — Virtual Annual Meeting
Beloved Brethren: — Space is no separator of hearts. Spiritually, I am with all who are with Truth, and whose hearts to-day are repeating their joy that God dwelleth in the congregation of the faithful, and loveth the gates of Zion. (Miscellaneous Writings 1883–1896, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 150:10) It is this sentiment taken from our Leader’s writings that we … Read More
August 2020 — Sowing and Reaping
Our Spiritual Harvests Some say August is the sweetest of all months, with its abundant harvest of sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, wild raspberries and so much more. But is not every harvest season a sweet moment? And what of our spiritual harvests? There are so many wonderful analogies found in the cycle of ploughing, sowing, watering, weeding, feeding and, at … Read More
July 2020 — A New View of Freedom
Grander View “…The wide horizon’s grander view…: Christian Science Hymnal No. 218 Tomorrow, on July 4th, the United States commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The Thirteen Original Colonies asserted their right to be “free and independent states.” It was a new view of self-government. A new view of freedom. Mary Baker Eddy inspires us with these … Read More
May 2020 — Fulfilling Our Duty
The perfect answer for a perfect storm that roars about us is found in the theme for this year’s Annual Meeting of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist: “Our duty to God, to our Leader and to mankind…” (Church Manual, Article VIII, Sect 6) Right now, every day, there are so many examples of this duty fulfilled … Read More