I’ve come to appreciate the inspired wisdom that led Mary Baker Eddy to found Christian Science Reading Rooms. These Reading Rooms serve their neighborhoods by making the truths of the Science of Christianity available through the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, the Bible, and other resources provided by The Christian Science Publishing Society. And a librarian is on hand to help individuals access these materials.
Over the years I’ve served in Reading Rooms, I’ve come to see more clearly that the Reading Room is all about love. God’s love for man. The church members’ love for each other and their community reflects divine Love. The Reading Room is a place anyone can come in and feel blessed. Divine Love is expressed through every resource, article, and activity.
Many people have come in and commented that there is something inspiring and different—occasionally they even say “healing”—about the space. This makes sense, as the Reading Room is divinely impelled and attests to God’s love for man. And God’s love is powerful enough to transform and redeem any challenging human situation.
