Nov 22, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, In the blessing of the sick and afflicted, how long has the use of consecrated oil been a part of the ordinance? Has this always been the case since the earliest dispensations of time, or did it start with the restoration of the Gospel in...
Dec 12, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Priesthood
Question Gramps, How is the performing of a dedication of a home by a Priesthood holder done? Does he have to raise his hand? Thanks. Luis Answer Dear Luis, I would follow the Church Handbook of Instructions on this one: 20.11 Dedicating Homes...
Apr 27, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps,In our Gospel Principles class we were studying the priesthood organization. A question came about as to why we need two priesthood holders to perform a blessing for healing of the sick. I do know if necessary one priesthood holder could...
Dec 6, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Blessings, Prayer, Priesthood
Question Gramps, I wonder what the difference is if someone with the priesthood prays for someone who is sick and they get healed compared to a preacher in another church who prays for the sick who gets healed. Nicko Answer Nicko, That is a great...
Jan 30, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, Can only the patriarch give patriarchal blessings? Sandy Answer Hello Sandy, You have asked a great question. Within the priesthood there are different offices, which are given different responsibilities. Within these offices...
Jan 12, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I have had a question posed to me that I have never thought of before. It is a usual practice that two members of the Melchizedek Priesthood perform administrations with one anointing and the other then confirming the anointing and then to provide an...
Jan 9, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings
Question Gramps, Each Sunday my husband and I discuss what we learned in our respective classes. I must say some of the topics and events I hear are discussed in Elders Quorum seem ridiculous. Recently the class discussed administering Priesthood Blessings to...
Nov 27, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Mormon Policy
Hi, Can a priesthood holder bless his sister who is mentally sick and is not a member of the church and therefore can not for herself ask to be blessed because of her said condition? Thanks. Alvin ______________ Alvin, Faith can be exercised on behalf of a loved one....
Oct 15, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Does consecrated oil have to be extra virgin olive oil or any of the stages of olive oil? Seems we would use the best which is the first press being the extra virgin type. Mike Answer Mike The only requirement about the oil is...
Aug 28, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings
Question Dear Gramps, Almost 2 years ago I learned that I was expecting twins. After having some issues with bleeding in the beginning of the pregnancy my husband gave me a priesthood blessing. In it he stated that both babies would be healthy and that I would...