by Giuseppe Martinengo | Mar 29, 2023 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The April 2023 World Report of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints features stories from Kenya that show how the Church’s US$32 million donation to the World Food Program is blessing refugees and curbing malnourishment for mothers and children. The program...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Mar 6, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History & Genealogy, FamilySearch
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Susan Gong, dove into their Chinese and Irish ancestry during Family Discovery Day (March 4, 2023) at the 2023 RootsTech global genealogy conference. In the pre-recorded 46-minute...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Mar 5, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History & Genealogy, FamilySearch
Since 2011 RootsTech by FamilySearch has been a family gathering unlike any other. The annual conference, first held in Salt Lake City, Utah, has grown and changed since those early days. From in-person to the entirely virtual, world-wide conference held just last...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Feb 19, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History & Genealogy, FamilySearch
What Is RootsTech? The world’s largest family history gathering will start in a few days, on March 2, 2023, and registration for the event is open. RootsTech is scheduled for March 2–4, 2023, and will include an in-person event in Salt Lake City, Utah and an extensive...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Feb 7, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is using augmented reality technology to bring to life key events in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ in the Holy Land through related videos, articles, scriptures and images. The new study tool coincides with the...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Feb 4, 2023 | Book of Mormon, Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Nephi Sees a Vision of Future Events – 1 Nephi 10–15 Nephi, an ancient prophet of God from Jerusalem and Ancient America, is caught up in a far-reaching vision of future events, similar to that of his father, Lehi and accompanied by an angel of the Lord. Nephi...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Feb 2, 2023 | Book Review, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Top Quotes
50 Quotes From “Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book” “Longevity does not automatically produce humility. The mere passage of time does not mean the automatic passing of milestones in personal development.” (Neal A. Maxwell) “Righteousness increases the uniqueness of our...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jan 22, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Latter-day Saint Missionaries, LDS Missionaries
(from The Church News) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called new mission presidents and companions for 134 missions worldwide. These couples will begin their three-year service in July of 2023. The list also includes...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jan 15, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History & Genealogy, FamilySearch
The Family History Library on Temple Square in Salt Lake City has become now the FamilySearch Library. Also, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ 5,700-plus family history centers around the world are now called FamilySearch centers. Have you ever wondered...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Dec 15, 2022 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
On December 13, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement about the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA):. We extend a heartfelt thank you and our congratulations to all who played a part in the passage of the amended Respect for...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Nov 26, 2022 | Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jesus Christ Declares the Name of His Church and His Doctrine – 3 Nephi 27 Jesus answers the prayer of the prophet Nephi and appears to him and the other disciples of Ancient America. The Lord tells Nephi that His Church will be known by His name, just as His...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Nov 20, 2022 | Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jesus Christ Prophesies of the Gathering of Israel, 3 Nephi 20–23 Jesus preaches of the gathering of Israel. He tells the Ancient Americans they are the children of the prophets and of the covenant and that the new Jerusalem will be established in their land. 1 And...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Nov 14, 2022 | Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Disciples Minister and Jesus Christ Prays for the People, 3 Nephi 19 The prophet Nephi and the disciples of Christ go out to gather the people of Ancient America, declaring that Jesus has appeared unto them. Baptisms are performed and Jesus returns to show Himself...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Nov 6, 2022 | Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jesus Christ Introduces the Sacrament: 3 Nephi 18 Jesus establishes His sacrament among people of Ancient America. The Lord blesses bread and wine and administers the sacrament in remembrance of His body and His blood, which was shed for all people. The prayer,...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 28, 2022 | Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jesus Christ and Angels Minister with Compassion | 3 Nephi 17 Jesus tells the people of Ancient America that they are the “other sheep” of His fold, as recorded in the Bible and spoken of by the Lord to those in Jerusalem. Jesus explains that His gospel fulfills the...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 27, 2022 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jesus Christ Testifies of One Fold and One Shepherd | 3 Nephi 15–16 Jesus tells the people of Ancient America that they are the “other sheep” of His fold, as recorded in the Bible and spoken of by the Lord to those in Jerusalem. Jesus explains that His gospel fulfills...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 27, 2022 | Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ Teaches How to Live the Higher Law | 3 Nephi 12–14 Jesus Christ continues His teachings during His visitation to people of Ancient America. Jesus’ words reflect the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes as found in the Gospel of Matthew 5 – 7. The twelve...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 26, 2022 | Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jesus Christ Teaches and Gives Power to Baptize | 3 Nephi 11–12 | Book of Mormon Jesus Christ teaches people of the Americas and calls the prophet Nephi and other disciples by name, giving them power to baptize those who repent and believe in Him. One by one, these...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 20, 2022 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History & Genealogy, FamilySearch
Global online conference adds in-person experience March 2–4, 2023 The world’s largest family history gathering, Rootstech, sponsored by FamilySearch, will return in 2023, and registration for the event is now open. RootsTech is scheduled for March 2–4, 2023, and this...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 4, 2022 | Book of Mormon, Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The first in a new series of nine “Book of Mormon Videos” showing how Jesus Christ ministered in the ancient Americas is available. In the closing session of the October 2022 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M....
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Aug 11, 2022 | Book Review, Church HIstory, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jesus Christ, Mormon Beliefs
There shouldn’t be any question about the physical nature of the Savior’s resurrection for those who believe in the Bible. To his disciples the Savior testified: “Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Aug 9, 2022 | Church HIstory, Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson
Four months ago President Russell M. Nelson became the oldest President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but now he has become also the Church’s longest-living Apostle in this latter-day dispensation. As of today, Aug. 9, 2022, President Nelson...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jul 31, 2022 | Book Review, Church HIstory, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Top Quotes
What happened to Christ’s Church? Did it survive Christ’s death? Or was it lost, and if so, is it present on earth today? AuthorTad R. Callister, in (#Ad) The Inevitable Apostasy and the Promised Restoration has delved deeply into the writings of both...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jul 30, 2022 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Leadership, Mormon Beliefs
A bishop counsels his congregation’s members on spiritual matters. 2012 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. A bishop is the leader of a local congregation (known as a ward) with duties similar to those of a pastor, priest or rabbi. He has overall...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jun 28, 2022 | Brigham Young University (BYU), Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Inspirational
When I first read the title of the article “Why Indebtedness Is the New Thankfulness” I was a little bit confused. The word indebtedness brings to mind problems with money and negative situations. If the article had not been in the Church Newsroom, I would...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jun 26, 2022 | Book of Mormon, Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The “Book of Mormon Videos” project is nearing completion with its fifth and final season currently in production. The project created by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints brings to life scriptural accounts found in the Book of Mormon: Another Testament...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jun 2, 2022 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History & Genealogy, FamilySearch
Volunteers are busy ensuring that information about the 1950 U.S. Census indexed by computers is complete and accurate. By participating, you are helping people to discover details about their family that have been hidden for 72 years. What can I find in the 1950...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | May 30, 2022 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Elder Bednar says the Church does what it does because ‘we love [Jesus Christ] and want to follow His example in our lives.’ At the beginning of his speech before nearly 100 journalists at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, May 26, 2022, Elder...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | May 16, 2022 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jesus Christ, Temples, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
On May 11 a special virtual tour of the historic Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was launched. The tour, now available online, takes visitors on a guided journey of the interior of the temple led by Elder Gary E. Stevenson of...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Apr 2, 2022 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, General Conference, Russell M. Nelson
In the opening session of the April 2022 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson, after recognizing the challenges of our time, invited young men and young women, and older couples, to serve missions. With the...
