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President Thomas S. Monson Quotes
“Brethren, the Lord knows each of us. Do you think for a moment that He who notes the sparrow’s fall would not be mindful of our needs and our service? We simply cannot afford to attribute to the Son of God the same frailties which we find in ourselves.”
– “The Service That Counts,” general conference, October 1989
“Learn what we should learn. Do what we should do. Be what we should be. By so doing, the blessings of heaven will attend. We will know that we do not serve alone. He who notes the sparrow’s fall will, in His own way, acknowledge our service.”
– “To Learn, To Do, To Be,” general conference, April 1992
“When you were confirmed a member of the church, you received the right to the companionship of the Holy Ghost. He can help you make good choices. When challenged or tempted, you do not need to feel alone. Remember that prayer is the passport to spiritual power.”
– “Preparation Brings Blessing,” general conference, April 2010
Wife of LDS Church President Passes Away
Surrounded by the family who loved her, Frances Beverly Johnson Monson, the devoted and dedicated wife of Thomas S. Monson, President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away at 6:35 AM on Friday morning, 17 May 2013, in a Salt Lake...
What Is a Prophet?
When I met him, although I was only ten or eleven, I knew that he was special. I was performing in a musical and at intermission President Thomas S. Monson, then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, came back to the green room and shook my hand. I stood...
Mormon Prophet Thomas S. Monson, Always Following the Spirit
In the scriptures we have many examples of prophets following the promptings of the Holy Spirit, often not knowing why they are being prompted. Servants of God learn to recognize and follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost, and those with experience do so instantly....
Does God Answer Prayers?
When we consider how many people live on the earth today, it might be hard to imagine that God has time for each individual person and every prayer. However, He has promised us that if we come to Him in prayer, He will hear us and listen to us—and answer. He doesn’t...
Mormon Family Life
Happy, cohesive families are of central importance in the gospel of Jesus Christ and are the focus of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.” The LDS Church provides much inspiration, guidance and support in...
Thomas S. Monson Receives Freedoms Foundation Award
The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge presented Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a special award during the Constitution Day Concert in Salt Lake City, Utah. The concert featured the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and...
Thomas S. Monson: For God and Country
Several of the leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have at one time in their life answered the call to honorably serve their country in the Armed Forces. Of the current First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS Church, 10...
Thousands pay tribute to President Monson during 85th birthday celebration
By Jan Over 20,000 people stood in absolute silence, waiting. And then, after about five minutes, the familiar figure of the honored guest appeared. But it wasn’t until Thomas S. Monson, prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints greeted,...
Thomas Monson on Standing Up for Your Beliefs
In October 2011, Thomas Monson, the prophet for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke about the times when we stand alone for our beliefs. Members of this church are sometimes nicknamed Mormons. President Monson told of a study done in which teens...