Chronicles of Religious Science, Volume II, 1960-2012 : The History of the Religious Science Movement with Interviews, Quotes, and Commentary

Building on the history documented in Chronicles of Religious Science Volume I, this second volume opens with the transition of Ernest Holmes in 1960. Each chapter highlights the growth and decisions of the Church of Religious Science and Religious Science International as the organizations grew and eventually merged back into one whole in 2012. Based on interviews, quotes, meeting minutes and commentary, these two volumes capture the essence of Religious Science and preserve its history for future generations.

Chronicles of Religious Science Volume II is truly a work of heart by Dr. Marilyn Leo, “Living Treasure” and former neighbor to Ernest and Hazel Holmes. Dr. Leo delves deep into the oracles and wisdom of the Science of Mind Archives to share key events in the evolution of Science of Mind. In this book, we honor the transition of our founder, Dr. Ernest Holmes, in 1960, and we celebrate the healing and uniting of our movement in 2011–12. This is a valuable resource and an essential read for anyone who has been touched by this profound teaching.
— Rev. Kathy Mastroianni, Executive Director, Science of Mind Archives and Library Foundation

This latest volume of Chronicles of Religious Science embodies the spirit of our founder, Dr. Ernest Holmes’, statement that Religious Science should always remain “open at the top.” It opens the reader to the unfolding story of this amazing movement. In so doing, it is a valuable resource to every practitioner of the Science of Mind. Dr. Marilyn Leo has a way of answering the questions of the curious in this, her latest contribution to Religious Science. Enjoy your journey through the annals of one of the major contributors to the Science of Mind.
— Rev. Stephen Rambo, Spiritual Leader, CSL Simi Valley

Ernest Holmes writes, “When, through intuition, faith finds its proper place under Divine Law, there are no limitations, and what are called miraculous results follow.” The Chronicles of Religious Science II is one of those miraculous efforts. I offer deep gratitude to Marilyn Leo for capturing the essence and details of so many aspects of the life of Holmes and the Religious Science movement and honor the keen minds and huge hearts who worked tirelessly to bring it to you. Holmes also writes, “A thought of love is always healing.” May this work be a loving support to you on your spiritual path. The journey continues.
— Rev. David Goldberg, PhD, Past Publisher and Editor, Science of Mind Magazine, Science of Mind Publishing

Marilyn Leo has been part of Religious Science since childhood. Her father, Reginald Armor, was very close to Ernest Holmes, beginning in 1915, when Reginald was a boy of twelve. Their families remained intimate throughout Holmes’ life. Marilyn has served on many committees and served United Church (now Centers for Spiritual Living) as director of the World Ministry of Prayer, Ecclesiastical Officer/Vice President, Organizational Renewal Project, chair of the Global Ministries. She also served as president, secretary, and treasurer (at different times) for the Wisdom Council (retired ministers’ association). She has received several special recognitions, including the “Living Treasure Award” given by her ministerial colleagues. In 2009,   Marilyn received the “Golden Heart Award,” also given by the United Clergy of Religious Science. United Church has honored her with honorary Doctor of Divinity and Doctor of Religious Science recognitions.

Though retired from the usual ministerial duties, she has served as president of the Science of Mind Archives and Library Foundation, and presently serves on the Board of Trustees for The Hefferlin Foundation, an independent nonprofit foundation supporting the teaching of Science of Mind. In that capacity she is secretary of the board and co-chair of the Education/Scholarship Committee. Marilyn is the author of Chronicles of Religions Science, Volume I: The Early Years, 1926 through 1959. Besides her book, In His Company: Ernest Holmes Remembered, she has written articles for Science of Mind and Creative Thought magazines, contributed the manuscript for That Was Ernest written by her father, Dr. Reginald Armor, and published by DeVorss & Company. She compiled and edited Love and Law published by J. Tarcher/Putnam/Penguin, and she wrote the foreword for John Waterhouse’s book Five Steps to Freedom, which, incidentally, has been translated to Spanish and Russian and has become required reading for some Science of Mind classes. It is also being created as an audio book. Marilyn has been working in the Religious Science Archives for fifteen years and created the Archives and Library Foundation, a nonprofit organization that houses all archival information for Centers for Spiritual Living. It is a “living archive” in that there are constantly additions being made. Visit the website www.ScienceofMindArchives.com.