It might have been 1986, because Easter came in March and I was on my way to Montreal. But I went to see Dustin Hoffman in The Death of a Salesman (bought a ticket at the last minute from a scalper), so it must have been two years earlier on my way to Boston.
The vision does not terrify but soothe…here is rest indeed. The God of peace makes all things peaceful;…We see him as a king who after hearing causes in his court all day long, has dismissed his crowds of attendants, ended the labour of the day, and retired to his palace at nightfall. He entered his chamber with the few friends who share the intimacy of that retreat. …his serenity mounts as he looks calmly round upon the faces of his dearest companions. … So (in this inner chamber of contemplation) God deigns to show himself lovable, serene and peaceful, sweet and gentle, full of mercy towards all who look on him.” —Bernard of Clairvaux (352-53)
Jorge Cocco Santangelo is a Latter-day Saint artist known internationally for sacrocubism—an art style blending sacred themes with cubist techniques. A self-taught painter, he has spent decades capturing the spiritual essence of religious events rather than creating literal depictions. Some of his most notable paintings include “The Call,” “Tree of Life,” and “First Vision,” and his work is featured on the cover of books like Latter-day Saint Art: A Critical Reader. In this interview, Jorge Cocco offers a glimpse into his artistic journey.
Many times in the scriptures, we read of the Lord’s outstretched hand or arm. It serves as a metaphor both for his forbearance and for his invitation to come to him. Nephi reports the Lord’s assurance that “mine arm is lengthened out all the day long (2 Nephi 28:32). We find such references scattered throughout Isaiah’s writings. “His anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.”
Very little is known about the personal life of this extraordinary woman. Both her given name and her surname have been lost to time. She acquired the forename Julian because that was the name of the small Benedictine church to which she was attached. Her surname, Norwich, is the name of the city in Norfolk located in the region of East Anglia where she resided her entire life. Hence, she is known as Julian of Norwich. Based on her writings it is believed that she was born in the year 1342 or 1343.
Many Russell M. Nelson quotes focus on repentance. Since being called as an apostle, Russell M. Nelson has discussed the need for daily repentance, the role of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and attaining joy through repentance. This post compiles President Nelson quotes about repentance from his ministry up to October 2024.
Rooted in atonement theology is the idea that Christ suffered and died in a way that enables mortals to overcome the negative situations we encounter. Christ’s atonement is discussed in various ways, but perhaps an underappreciated facet of the atonement is Christ’s ability to compensate for the unfairness of life and the weaknesses of imperfect people.
Joseph Fielding Smith is remembered for serving as the 10th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for his prolific doctrinal writings, and for his ancestry (with Joseph F. Smith as his father and Hyrum Smith as his grandfather). Similar to our Joseph Smith Quotes, this page contains prophetic quotations about topics like temples, the Plan of Salvation, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the Holy Ghost, and more.
The most well-known talk by Brad Wilcox is “His Grace Is Sufficient.” The Brother Wilcox lecture still holds the record as the most popular BYU Devotional of all time. His profile has further grown since his call to the Young Men General Presidency. This article helps you find Brad R. Wilcox teachings on many topics you see in Russell M. Nelson quotes, including grace, morality, and scriptures. We include his talks, books, podcasts, and more.
Heber J. Grant was the seventh president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is known for talking about persistence, emphasizing the Word of Wisdom, and for overseeing the development of the Church’s welfare program. Similar to our Dallin H. Oaks quotes collection, this article highlights select quotations from the prophet.