Christian Science has been for me truly the new birth,...

Lueia Taparella

Christian Science has been for me truly the new birth, transforming my life. I left the religion in which I grew up, because I could no longer accept its dogmas; and for many years I searched assiduously, but in vain, for some system of religion or philosophy that would satisfy the intellect and the heart; but it seemed to me that doubt was the only attitude possible with which to confront the problems of life. I shall never forget the first words I heard in regard to Christian Science, which seemed immediately to be the reply to my deepest needs. It was for me a wave of light that revealed the true sense and the joy of life. I accepted Christian Science, above all, for the beauty and purity of its teaching. Although I was physically weak and ill, the thought of physical healing did not attract me, and almost displeased me, because I was unable to see the relation it could have to religion. However, with transformed concepts of life, there came also the healing. I was healed of many ills I had endured since infancy, united to the thought of a weak and delicate constitution. My healing was slow, because I was obliged to conquer within myself many defects. Much egotism and many material beliefs were eradicated one by one; but finally I was free, and my healing complete.

I should like to relate one of the first demonstrations I had in the fight with material beliefs. A toe nail which had caused me much suffering, and for which I had previously asked help from a surgeon, troubled me. I had known Christian Science but a short time, but I tried to apply what I knew. However, one day the condition of the toe seemed worse and to demand the use of a disinfectant. Though I tried to work in Science I did not succeed in conquering the fear that if this remedy did not serve I should have some form of infection; but another thought helped me. I thought that to use a disinfectant would be to renounce the truth which was to me so beautiful and which had brought to me, truly, life and joy; also that if I must suffer for not using the disinfectant, I preferred to accept this result rather than be unfaithful. Having made this decision, I went to my work and completely forgot my problem. That night when I went to bed, what was my surprise, my joy, my gratitude, to see that the difficulty was met and the inflammation had disappeared! Who can tell the joy that comes to one from the proof of the truth, the gratitude one feels in seeing the marvelous recompense which always follows each attempt to practice it?

For twelve years Christian Science has been the guide, the support, the light of my life, and has solved all my difficulties. As I go forward, little by little, I feel ever more grateful to Mrs. Eddy, because I understand always more and more how great must have been her goodness and purity to permit her to reveal Christian Science; and I am also most grateful for all the loving help and encouragement I have received from Scientists every step of my way.

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