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The world in which we live is shaken and distorted because men and nations have built on false foundations. At this time when matter's claim to power is demanding our attention, "we must look where we would walk, and we must act as possessing all power from Him in whom we have our being" (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p.

Despite the brevity of the Biblical references to Mary Magdalene, they are sufficient to suggest to the reader something of her background, her character, and her significance. The name "Magdalene" which she bears, partly no doubt to distinguish her from Mary the mother of Jesus, Mary of Bethany, and others, indicates the fact that she came from the town of Magdala, which lay on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, and within a few miles of Capernaum, where Jesus dwelt after leaving Nazareth ( Matthew 4:13 ), and where so many of his wonderful works were performed.

Because of its God-given ability to bring men limitless protection, health, intelligence, and freedom, Christian Science can correctly be said to offer the individual more for his earnest study and fidelity, in terms of peace, joy, and sheer happiness, than any other way of living. The good to which Christian Science unlocks the door is unlimited in quantity, variety, and locality.

" Everyone today is seeking for a place of refuge or safety. The fear of destruction seems to have touched the whole world, and people the world over are crying, "None of us are safe anywhere.

Man is now, always has been, and always will be in the kingdom of God. Why? Because it is impossible for him to be elsewhere.

However terrible or tremendous the evidence of hate, havoc, and war before the material senses these days, it is entirely illusory. This accumulated evidence of suffering and cruelty has no more basis in fact than any single case of pain or discord—and the healing of many of these through a practical understanding of God is attested in the weekly and monthly publications issued by The Christian Science Publishing Society, as well as at the midweek testimony meetings held by Christian Science churches and societies.

The sense of mortal existence continually places one in situations of bewilderment and confusion. Either there is a surfeit of things, friends, and money, or there is a lack of things, friends, and opportunity so extreme that one is sometimes driven to a state of self-pity, discouragement, and loneliness.

Truth is ever active, never static, nor can they be static who would follow it. Of all its followers it requires progress and advancement.

The loving guidance and tender care of the shepherd for the flock are set forth in many Bible stories and verses. The great Master chose the same figure to illustrate some of his most important teachings: "I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

In our prayers we may helpfully consider three important phases: affirmation, pleading, and praise. These are readily discernible in a careful study of the Lord's Prayer, together with its spiritual interpretation, as given by Mary Baker Eddy on pages 16 and 17 of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.