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Medieval parishioners receive ashes on Ash Wednesday in a candlelit church.

A Latter-day Saint Prelude to Easter

Public Square Staff2 days ago2 days ago01 min

Leaders have encouraged “a higher and holier” observation of Easter. What might that practice look like for Latter-day Saints?

Christ walking near barley harvest symbolizes First Fruits, the agricultural and spiritual roots of Easter and Passover.

The Jewish Roots of the Resurrection—and the High Sabbath Christianity Forgot

Gale Boyd10 months ago010 mins

Did Christ fulfill ancient Jewish holy days? His Atonement aligned with sacred dates and prophesied events.

A woman prepares sacred burial oil, foreshadowing Christ’s sacrifice in a Christ-centered Easter reflection.

What Mary Knew: Burial, Resurrection, and the Second Coming

Priscilla Davis10 months ago07 mins

Before the cross, Mary understood the resurrection. How does her devotion help us better understand His return?

Sacred items from two faiths rest together, showing how easter traditions bridge memory, family, and faith.

Easter’s Meaningfulness: Where the Rosary Meets the Restoration

Laura Whitney11 months ago010 mins

What happens when Catholic roots meet restored faith? Easter deepens through memory, sacrifice, and joy in the temple.

A symbolic tree comes to life as a family builds new Easter traditions, making the holiday more meaningful.

Forty Days to a New Kind of Easter

C.D. Cunningham12 months ago12 months ago043 mins

Making Easter a time of transformation. Here is a family tradition to help enrich it with scripture, symbolism, and daily devotion.s

A priest blowing a trumpet symbolizes Christ in holy days and the fulfillment of ancient prophecies.

Days of Awe: Jewish Holy Days, Symbols, and Prophecies for Latter-day Saints

Gale Boyd1 year ago03 mins

What do ancient holy days teach about Christ? They reveal prophecies of His ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection.

Of Grave Importance: Sacralizing Halloween

Matthew Hildebrandt2 years ago2 years ago09 mins

How do Latter-day Saints view Halloween? By intertwining the playful spirit of the festivity with profound faith traditions, they can foster community, celebrate gratitude, and honor past lineage.

From Ashes to Resurrection: A Lenten Primer

Marie Mischel3 years ago3 years ago010 mins

Learn about how Latter-day Saints can understand the Lent season. Explore the fasting, prayer, and almsgiving that help Catholics draw closer to God.

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Sacred Experiences with Jewish Friends

David Dollahite4 years ago2 years ago019 mins

At a time of rising antisemitism, it can be especially helpful to reflect on ways in which a Latter-day Saint perspective invites robust solidarity and rich connection with Jewish friends.

Easter is Reality

Dan Ellsworth5 years ago3 years ago011 mins

Many now believe that the more advanced your faith becomes, the less likely you are to embrace the literal realities of scripture. Jesus taught something far more exciting than that.

The Miracle of Hope in 2020

Laura Whitney5 years ago3 years ago05 mins

After years of dealing with depression, at the hardest part of a very hard year, peace has finally come. The only way I can explain it is through God.

Linus, we need you

C.D. Cunningham5 years ago3 years ago05 mins

To the extent there is a war on Christmas our best approach is to simply live an authentic Christian life out loud.