Responding to public issues with prayer
Christian Science can empower us to meaningfully respond to public issues through prayer.
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Praying for our world can seem like more than we can take on when we're facing challenges in our own lives. But as we open our hearts to our neighbors’ needs, we in turn feel the infinite love of God that lifts us all. Here you can access inspirational content that supports your prayers for yourself and for the world around you.
You can help heal political turmoil
News reports these days almost always include accounts of disruption. Even when circumstances seem dire, leaning on the power of prayer can help lead to progress.
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In stillness, we hear God’s voice
In a world that often equates busyness with productivity and purpose, quiet moments can seem insignificant, even uncomfortable. As we listen to God’s message of spiritual truth, we’re comforted and guided forward.
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Calming troubled political waters
Christian Science does not preach any sort of human approach to policymaking but a spiritual righteousness that blesses all.
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Peace and the two commandments
How can we pray for peace effectively? Loving God and one’s neighbor as oneself can point us in the right direction.
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And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
Now, as then, these mighty works are not supernatural, but supremely natural.
—Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. xi
Readings from testimony meetings
Listen to The Mother Church’s Wednesday testimony meeting readings from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
January 14, 2026
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Heavenly Hymns
Hymns have a unique ability to bring healing and comfort in times of difficulty. These selections emphasize the unbroken connection between each one of us and a God that is constantly providing for our health and safety. Click on “learn more” below to view hymn selections and information.
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