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Exploring in depth what Christian Science is and how it heals.

'Be thou a steadfast ray'*

According to physical science, when the material eye sees rays of light coming from the sun, it is actually a visual effect, or illusion, caused by dust and some form of mist or haze in the air. With just the smallest suggestion of matter, separate, individual rays of sunlight seem to appear.

Christmas presence

Christmas is a celebration of the light and life of Christ Jesus. It’s a season to cherish God’s “Son-light”—the timeless Christ dawning in individual human consciousness.

'This is who I am'

I have loved reading the series this year on “What membership in The Mother Church means to me,” and I am reminded nostalgically, and with some amusement, of my own experience with becoming a member. When I turned 12 years old, I was living just outside of Boston and was attending Sunday School at The Mother Church.

Love required

The application for membership in The Mother Church requires the applicant to be one “who loves Christian Science” ( Manual of The Mother Church , p. 114 ).

A deep cherishing

I joined The Mother Church as soon as I could, when I was 12 years old. I had already been awaiting the day for quite some time when my acceptance letter arrived in the mail, and I was absolutely thrilled.

A lifestyle turnaround

I first read Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy when I was about ten years old. I firmly believed that I was reading a great truth and that the woman who wrote this book must have been called by God.

Weekly proofs of healing

Testimonials.   “Glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s” (St.

Spiritual stargazing

A simple astronomy lesson can help one understand God more clearly.

Taking it to court

Christian Science is always here to defend your innocent and spiritual existence.

Only the love remains

After a tempestuous marriage, prayer helped the writer establish a calm, supportive friendship with her ex-husband.