Can Priesthood blessings be done on objects?

Can Priesthood blessings be done on objects?

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...
Blessing of the sick

Blessing of the sick

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....
Desire for blessings not fulfilled

Desire for blessings not fulfilled

Within the church we are taught that temple marriage and children are blessings that we should all aspire to have. But some of us don’t have those blessings and might never have them in this life. Some people just aren’t blessed with those opportunities...

Personality disorders

I have been professionally diagnosed with Schizoid Personality Disorder. The disorder has made it almost impossible to live a full, happy life. Due to my inability to connect with others, I have been unable to fulfill my church responsibilities as expected. This...
Patriarchal blessings lineage

Patriarchal blessings lineage

Gramps I have a grandson and it stated in his blessing he was of the Tribe of Juda. None from our family has ever been from that tribe? I was told by a Patriarch that the lineage not a blood line issue but the area of governmental responsibility during the millennium?...
Too late for Patriarchal Blessing?

Too late for Patriarchal Blessing?

How can I, now at age 49, still receive my Patriarchal Blessing? I’ve always felt it was important for me to know. When I was in MIA it was going to be arranged for us, but never was. Even though for the last 20 years I was married to an atheist, I have always...
Blessing of baby while still pregnant

Blessing of baby while still pregnant

I am wondering how or if one could have a Priesthood blessing given to their unborn child. There are many instances where the mother is doing fine but the baby is not and with technology sometimes babies can even receive surgery prior to birth. Would one be able to...
What benefit is a patriarchal blessing in the hereafter?

What benefit is a patriarchal blessing in the hereafter?

Question   Gramps, As LDS members, we’re told we have a right to a patriarchal blessing in this life, and to find out what tribe we belong to. But what benefit is the blessing in the hereafter? Grant   Answer   Grant, The purpose of a patriarchal...
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