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Is the purpose of the Christian Science Center a righteous one? We can answer with a ready, strong affirmative. The constant aim of the activities of The Mother Church—most visible now in this strengthening expansion—is to satisfy more fully the world's need for genuine good, for the spiritual ideas that supply every need.

There are times when Christian Scientists —whether new or longtime students—face the appearance of fear, pain, and physical evidence of disease, and must stick to the spiritual truth that they are learning. Mrs.

On the Day of Pentecost, when the disciples were assembled in Jerusalem, they became filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak in other tongues. The effect of their spiritual illumination upon those of many different nationalities who were present is described in this way: "The multitude.

In these times, the forces of publicity about certain diseases have been intensified through radio and television, as well as the press. Some of them have the label "incurable," and this label is sometimes in the forefront of the unwittingly injurious publicity.

As the work progresses toward completion With the construction of the Christian Science Center nearing completion, we desire to thank the Field for its continuing generous response to our invitation to erect and furnish the Center buildings to be constructed on land already owned by The Mother Church. The cost of erecting these beautiful buildings is still to be fully met.

"After this," John says, "there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem" ( 5:1 ). He may have gone alone, for there is no mention of anyone with him.

The word "distance" is a human term that has many useful aspects. Like time, it is spiritually unreal but humanly measurable, and measuring it carefully is part of our expression of Principle's orderliness.

Some years ago in a growing town in the new state of Oklahoma, three families met at a church. The structure was not impressive; its exterior was of painted wood, the elevated sidewalks were planks, and the windows were kept open to let in any available breeze, for the summers were long and hot.

A twelve-year-old and I were having a talk about Christian Science. He was doing much of the talking.

Have you experienced times when family relationships presented more problems than solutions? Most of us have. There's a lengthy list to deal with—parents, children, husband, wife, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, stepparents, stepchildren—and the list begins all over again with the in-laws.