What does it take to heal? Questions like this, coming from a public faced with diverse views on spiritual healing, prompted the founding of this magazine over a century ago. In an editorial in the first issue, its founder emphasizes that Christly qualities heal: "Great charity and humility is necessary in this work of healing. The loving patience of Jesus, we must strive to emulate" (Mary Baker Eddy, Miscellaneous Writings, p. 7). In this column, the Journal offers insights from individuals currently with long experience in the public practice of Christian Science healing. They explore the spirit of Christly love and its power to restore and transform.
Has your approach evolved during the years you have been engaged in the public practice of healing?
I Find That there's more depth in my praying. However, it still goes back to this: unless you become as a little child, you cannot see the kingdom of God here. I've seen wonderful healings take place when a child is praying. I remember a child who was with his aunt. She had to lie down on her couch, and the child went over to her and said, "What's the matter?" She said, "Oh, I have such a headache!" He said, "God didn't make a headache." She was healed immediately. He was about three years old then.
