“Opening the Heavens for Help (excerpts),” New Era, May 2020, 6.
Opening the Heavens for Help (excerpts)
I have spoken previously about a needed course correction in the way we refer to the name of the Church. Since that time, much has been done to accomplish this correction. …
To help us remember Him and to identify The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Lord’s Church, we are pleased to introduce a symbol that will signify the central place of Jesus Christ in His Church. …
This symbol should feel familiar to many, as we have long identified the restored gospel with the living, resurrected Christ.
… It will remind all that this is the Savior’s Church and that all we do as members of His Church centers on Jesus Christ and His gospel.
… As followers of Jesus Christ, living in a day when the COVID-19 pandemic has put the whole world in commotion, let us not just talk of Christ or preach of Christ or employ a symbol representing Christ.
Let us put our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ into action! …
… During times of deep distress, … the most natural thing for us to do is to call upon our Heavenly Father and His Son—the Master Healer—to show forth Their marvelous power to bless the people of the earth. …
I invite all, including those not of our faith, to fast and pray on Good Friday, April 10. …
… I know that [Jesus Christ] will respond to the pleadings of His people.