September 28, 2026
From the editors
This author explores why Jesus said to “ask” for healing in his name and why it isn’t outdated to do so today. It can’t just be surface words, but a true acknowledgment of the divine power that underlay Jesus’ healing works.
The biblical declaration that “God so loved the world” gives each of us a context in which we can aim to see more of the true nature of others and get beyond rivalry, hatred, and division—and genuinely love more.
When sometimes we seem to be coming from very different viewpoints, it is vital to go back to basic spiritual truths—such as that there is one divine Mind, God, and that each of us is governed by that one Mind—to see glimmers of resulting genuine unity.
From the editors
When this week’s guest, Lauren Crandall, ran for local office, she did something unusual: She relied on God to lead her campaign. Listen to find out how trusting and listening to God, who is Love, brought many blessings to her community.
In this adapted transcript of a Sentinel Watch podcast, the guest shares how she prayed about opposition to a congressional bill being passed and what she’s been learning about truly trusting God’s government in action.
A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE FROM
Character flaws do not belong to us as God’s offspring.
At first, when her neck was hurting, all this teen wanted was to feel better. But as she prayed, she found that the healing was about something so much bigger than that.
The Concord team just released the Manual of The Mother Church for digital study in four new languages—French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. And stay up to speed with other news, including the Monitor’s back-to-school issue, a summit at Principia College, and new pamphlets for teens.
“I felt completely embraced by God’s love, and its manifestation was evident in the loving care provided by the practitioner and the Christian Science nurses, as daily progress toward healing became evident.”
“I affirmed that I am wholly spiritual and that my comfort comes from Spirit, not a cushy material object. The pain left immediately.”
“Suddenly, the dog ran to the door, jumping and bouncing around and barking. I could not believe what I was seeing.”
A common biblical substance can be seen spiritually—and bring fresh insights.
