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As the Journal launches us into March, it’s abundantly clear how timeless truths are so pointedly relevant to issues we’re facing today—whether in individual lives or in communities, in countries, or on the global stage. No matter how insurmountable a problem or situation may seem to be, the power of the Christ can cut through and bring healing.

As one article mentions, “When we find ourselves feeling parched—alone, inadequate, sick, or distressed—the Christ brings to our hearts the very grace we yearn for” (“‘Living water’—Love’s ever-flowing grace”).  

And another conveys, “It’s natural to all of us, as God’s offspring, to know and feel the timeless grace of Christ” (“Step onto the shoreline of spiritual reality”).

As we open up to the ever-active, ever-present power of Christ—which Jesus so fully expressed—we see evidence of healing. And as we grasp the reason, revelation, and power of Christian Science, which Mary Baker Eddy so vibrantly exemplified, we find transformation and cure.  

Throughout this month’s Journal, whether overtly described or inherently evident, Christ and Christian Science are shown to actively awaken, restore, heal, bring into focus, uplift morally, give authority, comfort, reveal, adjust, purify, guide, clarify, supply, support, calm, stem a drift toward materialism, and much more.

The Journal, established by Mrs. Eddy, was “designed to put on record the divine Science of Truth” (The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, p. 353).

What’s “put on record” in this month’s Journal? In addition to spiritual truths, it’s chock-full of healing. Included are healings of cancer, an eye injury, effects of a fall on ice, an eye condition; mention of healings of a bedridden relative, septicaemia, an injured hand, illness, flu symptoms, a cat’s wound; demonstrations of harmonious childbirth, appropriately selling one dwelling and finding a right next one; stolen money returned with a note; a stolen car recovered; protection from contagion in a workplace; protection experienced by someone in the United States military from negative effects after a required vaccination; making a decision to be obedient to speed limits and crosswalk signals; a young person reading more proficiently; a challenge in a property transaction resolved; bad behavior in Sunday School ended; playing an inspired, original piano composition that moved a listener; returning to Christian Science and becoming a Mother Church member and a branch church member; being nurtured by attending a branch church when first learning about Christian Science; devotedly carrying on meaningful branch church work; and many experiencing increased spiritual growth.  

On another aspect of progress—with International Women’s Day in March and March being Women’s History month in the United States—this issue also “features three women—two in America and one in Australia—who were prominent in the early women’s movement. All of them had connections to the Christian Science movement, and two were members of The Mother Church” (The Mary Baker Eddy Library, “A focus on women who won the vote”). 

Let’s see how the ideas in this Journal can contribute to our spiritual growth and let the light of Christ and Christian Science transform our lives and bring healing and solutions! 

Susan Kerr
Staff Editor