Apr 10, 2026 | Blessings, Priesthood
Question Gramps, I have been told that when concluding a priesthood blessing, we shouldn’t use the words “I seal this blessing upon you.” I can’t find any reference regarding this. The Church instruction always says to end in the name of...
Mar 30, 2026 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, Why do we have deacons less than thirty years old, as it used to be in the formation of the Church at Christ’s time? Alphonse Answer Alphonse, The clearest scriptural foundation for the Aaronic Priesthood—and what those who...
Mar 27, 2026 | Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Could you please provide some context on the exact or supposed origin of the Priesthood? Gabriel Answer Gabriel, In the faith and culture of the Church, the priesthood is not just a title or a clerical function. It is...
Feb 27, 2026 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, What is the difference between the duties of the priesthood and the responsibilities of the priesthood? Salve Answer Salve, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that there are two parts of the priesthood: the...
Feb 11, 2026 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, As you know, the prophets have taught us multiple times, one talk in particular by Elder Oaks in the April 2014 conference, that some priesthood keys have yet to be given to man. Yet, in the temple recommend interview, we are asked if the...
Dec 31, 2025 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, I have read somewhere that there has always been a Melchizedek Priesthood holder on the Earth. This makes partial sense to me and helps explain how Lehi apparently had this priesthood. It seems likely that this has been true for much of...
Nov 16, 2025 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, Why do we use oil when giving blessings? Marla Answer Marla, The concept of anointing is not unique to contemporary Church practices. The earliest written account dates to the time of Moses, when the Israelites, freshly delivered...
Jun 30, 2025 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Gramps, I was requested by a neighbor one night because his wife had a concern, and she seemed to me was possessed by an evil spirit. I didn’t know what to do and what to say, so I just put my hands upon her head and pronounced a blessing. My...
Jun 15, 2025 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, So in the New Testament, after the death of Christ, as Paul and the other apostles spread the church to different areas, they also ordained priests and elders, offices in each church. If the priesthood was being spread to so many people, how...
Mar 7, 2025 | Mormon Faith, Priesthood, Prophets
Question Gramps, Why call 12 apostles? Does this correlate with the 12 tribes of Israel? Kim Answer Kim, The concept of twelve apostles originates from the New Testament, where Jesus Christ chose twelve disciples to minister alongside Him....
