Gratitude is one of the chief graces of human existence and is crowned heaven with a consciousness of unity. ~Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, p. 497

As we review the fourth step of spiritual mind treatment (or, “affirmative prayer,”) we remember the power of a thankful heart to aid in the acceptance of our clear, conscious intentions, through deep embodiment of the wise words we have spoken.  The same is true of the social action we are taking to create a more just and harmonious world.  We must go far beyond “talking the talk” and truly begin “walking the walk,” and this occurs when we bring deep love and real appreciation to the Work at hand.

In our endeavors to bridge any gaps we are experiencing between ourselves and another, we can move more easily from mistrust to understanding when we seek what we have in common, then listen with our hearts to begin to appreciate our differences.  In conscious, constructive conversation, we discover new ways of thinking and being and can begin delighting in each other’s experiences.  Instead of any inner criticism of a person’s views that are unlike our own, it is possible to begin feeling gratitude for the various ways that Spirit shows up in humanity.

Before we venture into the world to make a difference, we would do well to begin at home, finding common ground with our loved ones and becoming truly interested in learning about customs, attitudes, ways of thinking, and discovering and celebrating other differences between us. Let’s listen more genuinely, share more authentically, and feel thankful to embody a greater idea about ourselves and others.

Please join our Community with two others tomorrow night at 6:30 P.M. on Zoom to share our third experience of coming together to deepen understanding and strengthen relationships between people of different races.  It has been mind-and-heart-opening, and this will be the final evening of this particular program. Contact Linda O’Neill to receive the Zoom link.

Consider joining me for eight Tuesday nights, beginning September 8^th, for a lovely, life-changing class on Raymond Charles Barker’s book, “Treat Yourself to Life.” This is an accredited class with Centers for Spiritual Living and a sweet opportunity to bring more love, prosperity, health, and creativity into your life. Simply register with Linda O’Neill at admin@cslphilly.com and she will e-mail you the class materials, as well as the Zoom link.  Let her know if you have or need the book.

You may join our live streaming Sunday Celebrations each week on You Tube and Facebook, both accessed through our website, www.cslphilly.org. Our theme for August has been: “Walking Each Other Home in Five Steps,” and this Sunday’s topic is, “Open-Hearted Acceptance.” Please plan to attend our Annual Community Meeting on Sunday, September 20th at 12:30 P.M., where lively presentations will give us wonderful information about our Beloved Community and GPCSL members will have the opportunity to elect new members to the Board of Trustees.

Do check our website for names of Practitioners who may assist you with any challenges you may be facing. You will also find information on classes and other activities coming up, as well as archived Sunday Celebrations and Love Notes from Rev. Mike and me. Thank you for keeping your Beloved Community strong with your prayers and financial support. We can’t do this without you.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

We speak into our words the intelligence which we are and, backed by that greater Intelligence of the Universal Mind, our word becomes a law unto the thing for which it is spoken. Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, p. 304

We have established in our awareness the Presence and Power of Divine Life and Its expression in, through, and as each one of us.  Now, we realize the necessity of using the Power for Good . . . for great good!  It is in affirming Truth in each external condition and transforming inner emotional conflicts and erroneous mental barriers that we finally become those pure instruments of Divine Activity. How wonderful it is to realize that the Infinite Intelligence of this universe is forever active within us and ready to take the form to which we set our intention.

Having become aware of inequality in our human world, injustices that must be addressed, and harm that we now can heal, we set our intentions, individually and collectively, to speak for equality, compassion, fairness, and wholeness. We choose to  alter all previous misuse of the Law of Mind is  into a healthy, clear, constructive, new direction. Together, we are a dynamic force for Good, ready to walk through all circumstances with the realization that this is an intelligent use of Intelligence,  that we are the change agents, and that Love is the greatest Power in the universe.

Tonight, we continue the four-week Discovery Class on Zoom, connecting heart-to-heart with curious, interested and interesting people who are taking a deeper dive into New Thought history, basic Principles of Science of Mind, and their effective application.  There is no charge for this course, and love offerings are always welcome.  If you contact Linda O’Neill at admin@cslphilly.com  RIGHT AWAY, you may still be able to receive the bountiful handout and print it out for tonight. We meet from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. and provide opportunities to connect with each other and to ask questions.  If you choose to join us, it should be simple to catch up.

You may join our live streaming Sunday Celebrations each week on You Tube and Facebook, both accessed through our website, www.cslphilly.org. Our theme for August is: “Walking Each Other Home in Five Steps,” and this Sunday’s topic is, “Setting Conscious Intentions.” Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 19^th to participate in our third loving and powerful shared discussion with Center of Peace in Philadelphia and CSL Delaware.  We have been addressing ways to come together with conscious love and respect to deepen our understanding of one another and to bring a greater idea of True Community into a World That Works for All.

Our Practitioners are always ready to assist you with any challenges or “growth opportunities.” They are listed on the website, along with archived Sunday Celebrations and Love Notes from Rev. Mike and me. Thank you for keeping your Beloved Community strong with your prayers and financial support. You make a difference!

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me lay an invincible summer.  ~ Albert Camus

Personal and global challenges are possibly greater than most of us have ever encountered, and yet we find a deep Source of Life that supports us and invites us to carry on.  Finding our inner strength and extending it to others is the wisest and most compassionate path we can take, and we find our own capabilities growing as we do.  There truly is a Power greater than we are, a Power for Good that we can use, and it is available to everyone alike.  Those who are practiced in spiritual connection and identification are called to bring their gifts of faith, caring, and steadfastness to help lift those who may be feeling lost, struggling with uncertainty, and not yet aware of their divine connection to Wisdom and Love.

We all long for freedom to live our lives fully, and every sentient being is completely deserving of the fullness of abundance in every area: wellbeing, compassion, love, respect, and creative opportunities.  We are all connected to our Source and to one another, so we must thrive personally and find ways to lift each other to real possibilities.  Truly, we are all on a path of spiritual evolution, and, although the roads may differ, we can respect and support everyone along the way, even sit down occasionally and share a meal, literally or figuratively. The more deeply we dive into the Loving, Creative, Intelligent Source within us, the greater our sense of True Power becomes and the more willing we are to share it.

Please contact Linda O’Neill at admin@cslphilly.com if you can join us tomorrow evening at 6:30 P.M. on a Zoom meeting with GPCSL, Center of Peace in Philadelphia, and CSL Delaware in open-hearted discussions on dismantling racism, listening lovingly and respectfully to people of many colors, and working together to bring about a World That Works for All.  Our earlier meetings were warm, enlightening, and promising in so many ways. In these difficult times, we need deeper understanding and compassion to experience real freedom for ourselves and for everyone in the world.

Do invite your friends to our live stream Sunday Celebrations each week on You Tube and Facebook, both accessed through our website, www.cslphilly.org. The topic for this Sunday is, “The Great Emancipator.” Rev. Mike and I send “Love Notes” to you throughout the week, in order to stay in touch with you during this extended time of physical separation, and previous ones are archived on our website, along with past  morning live streams.  Our Practitioners are also standing by, ready to assist you with any challenges you may be experiencing, and they are listed on the website, as well. Thank you for keeping your Beloved Community strong with your prayers and your financial contributions.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine