The power of these priesthood keys is infinite and breathtaking.

Consider how your life would be different if priesthood keys had not been restored to the earth.

Without priesthood keys, you could not be endowed with the power of God.

Without priesthood keys, the church could serve only as a significant teaching and humanitarian organization, but not much more.

Without priesthood keys, none of us would have access to essential ordinances and covenants

that bind us to our loved ones eternally and allow us eventually to live with God.

This is Sarah Jane Weaver, executive editor of the Church News, welcoming you to the Church

News podcast. We are taking you on a journey of connection

as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Millions tuned in April 6th and 7th to the 194th Annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

April 2024 General Conference featured messages from the First Presidency,

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other church leaders.

This special conference edition of the Church News Podcasts features excerpts from each conference address, which emphasize the

promise of covenants, overcoming trials through faith, the power of prayer, and the joy

found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. President Jeffrey R. Holland, acting president of the

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, opened the Saturday morning session of conference.

He testified of and shared gratitude for resolute prayers.

Brothers and sisters, I testify that God hears every prayer we offer

and responds to each of them according to the path he is outlined for our perfection.

I recognize that at roughly the same time, so many were praying for the restoration

of my health, an equal number, including me, were praying for the restoration of my wife's

health.

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