March 9, 2026

From the Editors

Events in Iran have many wondering, “How can prayer have an impact?” We hope readers will find this article from the Sentinel’s archives, informed by the author’s personal military experience, helpful.

We’d also like to share with Sentinel readers a video invitation from the Christian Science Board of Directors to the June 8, 2026 Annual Meeting of The Mother Church, to be held in Boston and online. The theme is, “Ye are the light of the world. . . . Let your light so shine . . .” (Matthew 5:14, 16).

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Article

Doing our work—or having a good talk with the devil?

Lynn Jackson

Prioritizing prayer and studying the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, rather than sidelining our spiritual work, is vital and leads to healing for ourselves and others.

Daily Practice

Sentinel Watch

A spiritual answer to polarization

With Tessa Frost

Feeling concerned about the political divide? This week’s guest, Tessa Frost, shares how prayer has played a central role in her work in the halls of government and has shown her that when progress seems impossible and people seem polarized, God reveals a way forward and brings us together.

Praying for the World

Testimony of Healing

Healing of glaucoma and cataracts

Carol Willburn

Diagnoses of glaucoma and cataracts were reversed after Christian Science treatment, affirming the testifier’s God-given perfection.

Daily Practice

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Article

Doing our work—or having a good talk with the devil?

Lynn Jackson

Prioritizing prayer and studying the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, rather than sidelining our spiritual work, is vital and leads to healing for ourselves and others.

Daily Practice

Article

Letting authenticity take the lead

Elizabeth Mata

From the editors

After an Olympic medal hopeful’s free skate didn’t live up to expectations, the thoughtful qualities the skater later expressed in interviews prompted the author to consider the importance of authenticity and being true to our God-given character.

Praying for the World

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Article

Peace within

Wendy Kibler

The peace this author found through prayer led to protection from illness for her grandson and herself. She knew that contributing to a peaceful, healing atmosphere within the family had to ripple well beyond.

Praying for the World

Sentinel Watch

A spiritual answer to polarization

With Tessa Frost

Feeling concerned about the political divide? This week’s guest, Tessa Frost, shares how prayer has played a central role in her work in the halls of government and has shown her that when progress seems impossible and people seem polarized, God reveals a way forward and brings us together.

Praying for the World

Back to Basics

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Editorial

The big picture and the little things

Lisa Rennie Sytsma

From the editors

No matter how small or insignificant a thought or action may seem, consistently striving to express Godlike qualities is key to preparing us for the bigger issues in life.

Poem

Safe in Soul

Carol Barker

We all are the image, expression, of God—spiritual, complete, and whole.

Back to Basics

Youth

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TeenConnect: Your Healings

Feeling stuck on a presentation?

Anna-Zoë Herr

With a big presentation looming, this doctoral student felt stuck—and panicked. What happened next didn’t just help her succeed; it also taught her so much more about God as the source of everything good in her life.

Living Church

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Announcement

Weekly updates: March 9, 2026

The Christian Science Board of Directors has announced this year’s Annual Meeting theme. Watch a video to learn more, and read about how you can contribute a Field report to the meeting. Also, The Christian Science Monitor’s app is now available for download on smartphones.