The Presence"How wonderful." I was moved by his intensity and sincerity. "Now, let me rephrase this to see if I understand clearly. The goal of Religious Science is peace — within and without." "That is right," Reverend Hornaday nodded. "And a Religious Scientist becomes fulfilled by finding within himself or herself this love, this understanding, and is not fulfilled until the love and understanding are shared with humanity," I summarized. "We call that ‘the Presence.’ We feel the Presence," he explained. "So," I clarified, "you become awakened by feeling the Presence, which is one of love, and this love is to be fulfilled through each Religious Scientist by sharing and helping other people? Is this right?" "Yes, and we feel, as I said, everyone is unique. There is a reason for each person’s being. I tell those who come to me, ‘Go ye and find it. There is a reason for you, a reason for your being."’ "So the reason for one person’s being would also be found in that person’s career and in that person’s activities?" I asked. "Yes. That inner calling to become a musician, a nurse. |
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