The Journal is pleased to offer readers the fifth in an occasional column from the Office of Christian Science Practitioner Activities at The Mother Church in Boston. “Paths to a healing practice” is autobiographical. While the contributors, presented here as two anonymous authors, are now experienced Christian Science practitioners, they were not yet listed in the directories of the Journal or The Herald of Christian Science when they humbly accepted their first requests for Christian Science treatment—and got right to work! Below, in their own words, these 21st-century healers trace the heart’s and mind’s response to Christ Jesus’ unambiguous call: “Heal the sick.” It is our hope that readers will be encouraged, step by step, to renew their own commitment to scientific Christian healing in the 21st century, and to share this priceless gift of God’s grace with all humanity.
I was in my early twenties when I took Christian Science Primary class instruction, a two-week class taught by an authorized Christian Science teacher and based entirely on the Bible and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy. It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore deeply the ideas in these two books. It’s actually the start of a lifetime of exploration!
