by Giuseppe Martinengo | Dec 28, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jesus Christ
Let me begin by reminding you that we so blithely say in the Church that life is a school, a testing ground. It is true, even though it is trite. What we don’t accept are the implications of that true teaching—at least as fully as we should. One of the implications is that the tests that we face are real.
by admin | Dec 21, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Although words such as “quarantine,” “closed,” “canceled,” “paused,” and “postponed” have peppered global conversations this year, 2020 has been anything but a slow time for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The novel coronavirus disrupted and altered...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Dec 19, 2020 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Updates emphasize the work of salvation and exaltation, as well as principles of flexibility, agency and personal revelation
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Dec 11, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, Top Quotes, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
“Over my nine and a half decades of life, I have concluded that counting our blessings is far better than recounting our problems.” – Russell M. Nelson
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Dec 6, 2020 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
The First Presidency invites members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, their families, and friends to participate in the First Presidency’s Christmas devotional broadcast on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. mountain standard time.
by admin | Dec 3, 2020 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temples
Beginning December 7, 2020, two temples will begin Phase 1 of reopening, one temple will begin Phase 2 and five temples will move from Phase 2 to Phase 1. By that day, 29 of the Church’s 168 operating temples will be in Phase 1 and 115 will be in Phase 2.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Dec 2, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History & Genealogy
The free genealogy website FamilySearch.org has added 20 new languages since August, becoming the world’s largest genealogical service available to anyone in 30 total languages.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Nov 30, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
When her mother became ill, Renu Singh needed answers and began seeking truth and understanding from various churches in India. She was introduced to the Church and met missionaries who helped her learn about God’s plan of salvation.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Nov 13, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
Russell M. Nelson, prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will share a special video message with the world on November 20, 2020, at 11 a.m. MST.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Nov 1, 2020 | Brigham Young University (BYU), Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
It started with 50 students a decade ago in Rexburg, Idaho, but it is now a global online learning program with over 50,000 students.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 23, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
Each chooses to be victor or victim, says Ben, who suffers from a cranial face disorder. In this video, Ben tells his life story that includes being called a monster. He concludes that God delivers.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 22, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
Jodi Orgill Brown was living her dream white-picket-fence life when doctors discovered a brain tumor. In her recovery, she learned that every interaction strengthens or weakens. You are divine by design, she says.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 15, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
How do you #HearHim? Elder Dale G. Renlund says that when life gets busy, private acts of personal devotion allow him to better understand promptings of the Spirit.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 6, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, General Conference
As a service to readers, the Church News has created a downloadable PDF summarizing each talk offered during the historic conference:
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Sep 30, 2020 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
The World Report is a semiannual report of news events around the world pertaining to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The October 2020 edition shows how the Church is combating COVID-19 in Brazil, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Africa and...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Sep 25, 2020 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temples, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
The extensive renovation of the Salt Lake Temple, now in its ninth month, has laid bare much of the foundation stone first set by pioneering Latter-day Saints when the temple was in its infancy in 1853.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Sep 13, 2020 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
The Tabernacle Choir released the music video for “Duel of the Fates,” a song found on their new EP recording, When You Believe: A Night at the Movies, on September 10. The video release coincides with the 110th anniversary of the Tabernacle Choir’s first recording.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Sep 6, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
“When I’m grateful for what the Lord has given me, this love opens doors.” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles says he can #HearHim thanks to the love he feels from the Savior.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Sep 4, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Health, Videos from Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
In many cases, suicide prevention is a painful, long-term process. A young man talks about his struggle with depression and the persistent feelings of pain and emptiness that seemed overwhelming. He chose to stay alive for his family and his friends.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Sep 1, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History & Genealogy, FamilySearch
FamilySearch has announced that RootsTech 2021 will be held in February as a free, virtual event.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Aug 24, 2020 | Church HIstory, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Several historic sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are now offering virtual tours.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Aug 16, 2020 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
Three magazines will serve Church members worldwide in new print and digital formats; “Ensign” title will be retired; youth magazine will have a new name The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that, beginning in January 2021,...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Aug 14, 2020 | Beliefs, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Joseph Smith stated: “I teach the people correct principles and they govern themselves.” That is a foundational truth of Church and home government: “And Zion cannot be built up unless it is by the principles of the law of the celestial kingdom” (Doctrine and...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jul 31, 2020 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Changes reflect a continued emphasis on the work of salvation and exaltation, as well as principles of flexibility, agency and personal revelation
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jul 26, 2020 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Health
We went to church today, the monthly meeting of our ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Because of COVID-19, and in order to keep proper physical distance, the congregation was split in two groups, one meeting at 10 am and one at noon. We went at...
