Mar 9, 2009 | Blessings, Current issues
Dear Gramps, In my patriarchal blessing, I’m told that my blessings and assignments are through the tribe of Benjamin. So far, my research hasn’t told me much of Benjamin. What would my assignments and blessings be? My husband is of Ephraim and he knows perfectly well...
Mar 6, 2009 | Bible, Blessings
Dear Gramps, My Patriarchal Blessing states that I will “have the blessings of the great patriarchs” and “the yearnings of Abraham.” Could I please get a little clarification on these. And I know that these, as well as all blessings are contingent on our personal...
Jan 29, 2009 | Blessings, Faith
Question Gramps, My wife is struggling with her faith right now. She has lived a very faithful life. So far, we have not been able to conceive. She was told in her patriarchal blessing that she would be “a mother in Israel, as an instrument in providing earthly...
Jan 24, 2009 | Blessings, Mormon Policy
Dear Gramps, Does it matter if the oil is poured directly on the head; or, is it okay to first apply it on the finger and then placed on the head? Jack Dear Jack, In previous years’ priesthood manuals, there was a section giving instructions in the performance of...
May 30, 2008 | Blessings, Repentance, Worthiness
Dear Gramps, I joined the church at age 17, and soon after received my patriarchal blessing. In it was given to me some very beautiful blessings, contingent upon my worthiness. Unfortunately, due to my foolishness, I became entangled in sin for many years until I was...