You live in an expanding Universe; you are a microcosm within the macrocosm, and the same creative process that operates through the Universe operates through all its parts. Your awareness 0f this truth is your point of access to the principle of abundance. ~ Dennis Merritt Jones, The Art of Abundance, p. 53

How wonderful it is to learn and work with the Universal, Intelligent, Creative Process, which is readily available to all of us, the moment we become aware of It. There is every reason to invite this wholesome and expansive Power to bring our consciousness to a higher place of Peace and Plenty, Love and Creativity, and True Success in every area of our lives.

Tonight, we begin the first of five Zoom classes on “The Art of Abundance,” based on Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones’ book by the same name. Dr. Jones succeeds in addressing the need for the world to develop a new perspective with regard to what gives meaning and value to life, as he explains simple, successful ways to become open to experiencing boundless wholeness and abundance in life.

As we learn to work as effective co-creators with the Gracious Giver of Good, using the Law of Mind intelligently and lovingly, we enhance, not only our own experiences, but those of the world itself. We are all connected, and as I recently heard, “We are not all in the same boat. We are all in the same sea: some in yachts, some in rowboats, and some in canoes.” We truly have the opportunity to choose the vessels through which we move through each day and may select a vehicle more suitable to our raised consciousness.

This Sunday, I’ll be focusing on, “Awakening to Life; Aligning With Joy,” inviting us all to use The Power for Good in this Universe to co-create with delight a glorious and prospering world that truly is available to everyone. Join us every Sunday Morning, as we livestream from the Inspiration Café at 10:30 A.M. Go to our website www.cslphilly.org and click on the orange Watch Live button. Previous Celebrations and Love Notes from Rev. Mike and me are also posted there.

Whenever you require the support of a trained, licensed Practitioner of Religious Science, simply check out our eight, wonderful men and women on the Practitioner Page of our website. Whomever you select will offer clear, compassionate guidance and powerful affirmative prayer in guiding you through any experience.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

This Saturday morning, (May 7^th, 10:00 AM ET) our community has an opportunity to come together in a special ceremony dedicated to Peace. A meditative walk for peace at the beautiful labyrinth at St. Peter’s Church in the Great Valley, facilitated by our community member and certified Veriditas Labyrinth facilitator, Jane Marie Downey…on World Labyrinth Day!

When we began planning this event, the weather was of course a consideration. Current forecast says temperature in the 50’s and rain. Personally, I am reminded of my husband and I participating in a motorcycle ‘toy run’ for 20 plus years. It is always held on the first Sunday in November…and we have had some interesting weather conditions over those years! Leaving at 8:00 AM in less than desirable riding temperatures on our motorcycle along with friends on theirs, we remind each other, “It’s for the kids!!!” through our chattering teeth.

While I had hoped (and treated) for a meditative labyrinth walk on a sunny Saturday morning, it is looking like the Universe has other plans. Perhaps it’s Its way of reminding me, “It’s for World Peace!” and to dress accordingly.

We hope you will join us and afterwards, perhaps, we can warm-up at an informal lunch nearby together!

The invisible essence of Mind is Substance. That is, an unformed stuff, an energy. It is energy plus intelligence. Intelligence is conscious energy working upon unformed substance in accord with law.” ~ Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, p. 393

We have entered a time of New Life, as trees and plants are blossoming, baby goats and lambs are being born, and we are acutely aware of our joyful and essential part in the Co-Creative Process. Just as the human process of birth includes germination, internal development, labor, and delivery, so does each manifestation including the idea, its development, and the working out and presentation of the ultimate creation.

Next weekend, we celebrate Mother’s Day, a time to allow the Nurturing Presence within all to be honored. Long after I had the amazing experience of giving birth to three children, I realized that I could use this same Creative Process to bring healthy ideas into manifestation, as well! We are “parent” to our creative intentions and do well to foster them within our hearts, as we use our fine minds to align with Infinite Mind and bring them into full view.

Also on Saturday, May 7th, from 10:00-11:30 AM we are joining together in person for a special outdoor, in-person Labyrinth Walk for World Peace at St. Peter’s Church in the Great Valley, Malvern, PA. Our Labyrinth Facilitator, Jane Marie Downey, ARM, M. Ed, is a CSL member and a certified Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator.  Please click here for all the details and we look forward to seeing you there!

This Sunday’s talk by Rev. Mike is entitled, “Celebrating the Divine Feminine,” an expanded view of the Universal Creative Process and our part in honoring both Spirit and Soul, as we utilize the Divine Principle in our own lives. Celebrating Mother’s Day with an expanded view of universal applications will touch and lift everyone who tunes in to our Sunday morning.

Catch our live stream from the Inspiration Café at 10:30 A.M. by joining us on our website www.cslphilly.org and clicking on the orange button. Previous Celebrations and Love Notes from Rev. Mike and me are also posted there.

Everyone practicing the Science of Mind Principles truly can be called a “Practitioner of this teaching;” however, there are times we can use the support of a trained, licensed Practitioner of Religious Science. We are fortunate in having eight of these wonderful people, available to you on the Practitioner Page of our website. Whomever you select will offer clear, compassionate guidance and powerful affirmative prayer in guiding you through any experience.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

God’s ideas and attributes are eternal and cannot change. In change, is the Changeless. In time, is the Eternal and Timeless. In things, the Creator manifests His power and glory forevermore.  ~ Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, p. 491

As we learn to do a “graceful dance” between the Absolute and the relative, we begin embracing the Divine and accepting the human aspects of our lives. Truly, God never changes, while all outward manifestation changes constantly. The Divine Design within all creation may be invisible to the eye, but it is very clear to the heart. As we learn to see beyond unwelcome experiences to the Truth and Beauty behind and within them all, we actually are bringing the Infinite to the finite.

It is this up-reaching that inspires our continued progress along the path of spiritual revelation. Just as we celebrated the birth of New Life in our delightful Easter Celebration last Sunday, so are we continually lifted to new heights of awareness, as we move from any limited human experience to the Divine Revelation of the constancy of God. We expect conditions to change, for that is their nature.

We look forward to this Sunday’s talk given by Rev. Mike on, “The Changeless” at 10:30 A.M. It will be live streamed, and you can find it on our website www.cslphilly.org by clicking on the orange Watch live button. Past Celebrations are also posted there, as well as our “Love Notes” sent Monday through Friday. We will continue live streaming our Sundays until we find a venue where we may meet from time to time, until we are ready to find our new location.

Should you find yourself dealing with any human condition and not yet moving effectively from the relative to the Absolute Truth, consider contacting one of our eight Practitioners, found on the Practitioner Page on our website. Any of them will work with you to raise your consciousness to a Higher Perspective, using spiritual tools for human problems.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Inner Presence, Great and Mighty, Inner Light that shines divinely, Inner Life that lives completely, Inner Joy that smiles serenely, Inner Peace that flows so deeply, Inner Calm, untroubled, happy . . . HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord, God within me. ~ Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, p. 365-366

As we enter into “Holy Week,” let’s take with us the awareness that the Presence of the Divine within and all around us makes everything HOLY, and that we may use at this time to allow ourselves to move intentionally through the surrender of the ego self to the blossoming of our Authentic Nature. As the Great Teacher approached the crucifixion of the human, preparing for the resurrection of the Divine, he entered purposefully into that which was divinely ordained and proved the Life Eternal.

We truly are walking on Sacred Ground, as we experience our authentic contemplation of the important, internal work we must do in preparation for a celebration of New Life. The Presence of Spirit within us nurtures us and guides us toward the resurrected consciousness and the emergence of our True Nature: Christ in us, God alive in each of us, no matter the name we call It.

We will stream our Good Friday service from 2019 at Noon this Friday, April 15^th. This metaphysical interpretation and individual application of the “Seven Last Words of Jesus” intersperses beautiful, classical piano and cello pieces, and offers quiet times of contemplation between each presentation. Click on the Watch button from the www.cslphilly.org at noon or anytime after.

NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 17^th, WE WILL GATHER IN PERSON FOR A BEAUTIFUL EASTER CELEBRATION. Bring your family and your friends to a grand celebration at the Oxford Room in the Sheraton Hotel, 707 Lancaster Ave. in Frazer at 10:30 A.M. Come and make this the most wonderful celebration of New Life we have yet experienced. This very special event with wonderful musicians and a lovely place to gather will be the first time we have been with one another in person for a very long time. Please join us for a beautiful Easter Morning Celebration this Sunday! (If you are unable to join us in person, you may view this Celebration online after 3:00 PM on your Facebook or YouTube pages.)

Whenever you may feel too close to a life situation to be able to center and lift yourself above it, just look at the Practitioner Page on our website www.cslphilly.org and contact one with whom you would like to work, as they are ready to assist you in reconnecting with Source, healing personal conditions, or simply lifting your consciousness.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine