USA Today (Religion may be a miracle drug byTyler J. VanderWeele and John Siniff ,October 28, 2016) highlighted an extensive Harvard University study on the connection between health and religion.  There have been other studies as well that have shown a positive and significant correlation between physical and psychological health and attending religious services on a weekly basis.  This particular article asks what would happen if a single elixir were developed that would reduce mortality rates by 20-30%, improve optimism and reduce rates of loneliness, depression and suicide, improve marriage and relationships, improve self-control, and boost overall mental health?  Would we clamor for that elixir? The answer the studies have found is that elixir is regular attendance at religious services.  Few people may go for health reasons, but the solid results may tell us something about where our time and focus in life may be well spent and for a good reason – as faith provides each of us with a sense of meaning and purpose to life.