Denis Pedro

Curitiba Brazil Mission President

[Gerrit W. Gong @GerritWGong]

Whatever our background, whatever our past, the Lord says, “Come unto me” (Matthew 11:28).

[Patrick Kearon @PatrickKearon]

The purpose of making covenants is to draw us closer to our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. We are beloved sons and daughters of God, and He desires that we experience joy in this life. Our covenants can serve as constant reminders of these sacred truths.

[D. Todd Christofferson @ChristoffDTodd]

Jesus thinks and acts out of pure love; He yearns to bless and lift others; and He delights to do the will of God. With faith in Christ, we can pray that the Holy Spirit will effect a mighty change in us to instill these same divine motivations in our hearts and help us practice the attributes of a Christlike character.

[Dallin H. Oaks @OaksDallinH]

What your children really want for dinner is you!

In an age of constant online connection, we may need to disconnect from technologies and other distractions to truly reconnect with our families.

Families grow stronger when they set aside these distractions and spend meaningful time together—learning eternal values like the importance of marriage and children, the purpose of life, and the true source of joy.

Parents also have a duty to teach their children practical knowledge apart from gospel principles. Families unite when they do meaningful things together. Happy family experiences strengthen family ties. Camping, sports activities, and other recreation are especially valuable for bonding families.

Some may say, “But we have no time for any of that.” To find time to do what is truly worthwhile, many parents will find that they can turn their families on if they all turn their technologies off.

What those we love need most is simply time with us. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is our ultimate role model. He will help us as we strive to build these family bonds.

[Gary E. Stevenson @StevensonGaryE]

When it comes to deepening our conversion to Jesus Christ, we can always go deeper.

We shouldn’t compare the depth of our conversion to reaching the bottom of the swimming pool. Our potential to deepen our conversion to Jesus Christ is greater than the vastness of the ocean or the expanse of outer space.

When we “launch out into the deep” (Luke 5:4), we will be amazed at the extent of our Savior’s love for us.

[Ulisses Soares @Ulisses__Soares]

The Savior Himself invites us: “Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me” (Doctrine and Covenants 88:63).

Speaking to graduating students during BYU’s April 2026 commencement, I reflected on how that invitation became real during my own university years.

Amid a demanding schedule of study and work, I found peace and strength by setting aside time to draw nearer to the Lord—often sitting in my car to study and ponder the scriptures between classes or during meals.

Coming closer to Jesus Christ is not a single event. It is the steady work of a lifetime, accomplished in quiet, consistent, often unseen acts. Drawing nearer to Christ doesn’t remove all uncertainty from our paths, but it gives us clarity of purpose, resilience in adversity, and peace that surpasses understanding.

In a world of competing voices and shifting values, President Dallin H. Oaks has reaffirmed a timeless truth: Our greatest progress, our truest success, and our lasting joy will always be found in drawing nearer to the Lord Jesus Christ.

[Dallin H. Oaks @OaksDallinH]

Our Savior Jesus Christ taught us how to relate to one another. The great commandments in the law, He taught, were to love—God and neighbor. (Matthew 22:37-39)

[Denis Pedro @denispedro]

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[Dieter F. Uchtdorf @UchtdorfDF]

Jesus Christ is the light that leads us through life.

[Dale G. Renlund @DaleGRenlund]

Jesus Christ has both the power and the desire to save us from our sins.

Because He completed the Atonement, He has the power to help you along your earthly journey and to redeem you from death, both physical and spiritual.

[Ulisses Soares @Ulisses__Soares]

Jesus Christ is the True Vine. In a world of many voices, remaining connected to the True Vine is not merely desirable; it is essential to our spiritual survival.

[Dallin H. Oaks @OaksDallinH]

As I mentioned during my general conference address Sunday morning, followers of Christ should follow Him by forgoing contention and by using the language and methods of peacemakers. In our families and other personal relationships, let us avoid what is harsh and hateful. Let us seek to be holy, like our Savior.

[Dallin H. Oaks @OaksDallinH]

Truly, Jesus Christ is the way to peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come. He knows and loves each of us perfectly, and invites us to walk with Him, abide in Him, and follow His example of ministering to others one by one in charity and love.

We have been reminded of the central role of marriage and families in our Heavenly Father’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children. May we demonstrate the pure love of Christ in our families, in our communities, and in all of our interactions with God’s children.

#GeneralConference #GreaterLove

[Dale G. Renlund @DaleGRenlund]

Focusing on the Savior, His infinite Atonement, and what He has done for us will bring joy and clarity into our lives, no matter how many other concerns we have.

I cannot add more time to your days or eliminate the many concerns modern life brings. But I can offer this counsel: Not all matters are of equal value, and maintaining an eternal perspective helps us prioritize the things that are of greatest value.

This is why ancient and modern prophets have always and will always direct us to Christ.

Because Jesus Christ completed the Atonement, He has the power to help you along your earthly journey and to redeem you from death, both physical and spiritual. Celebrate the joyous message of Easter every day by reflecting every day on the blessings you receive because of Him.

Jesus Christ is the Resurrection and the Life, the Only Begotten of the Father, the Worthy Lamb who was slain, our Redeemer, our Savior, our Advocate, and most assuredly, the Risen Lord. #GeneralConference #GreaterLove

[Dieter F. Uchtdorf @UchtdorfDF]

Nearly 2,000 years ago, a small group of women rose while it was still dark and made their way towards the tomb where the body of their beloved Lord, Jesus Christ, had been laid to rest.

Despite grief, fear, and unanswered questions, they encountered the empty tomb and learned for themselves the glorious truth of His Resurrection.

These few women became the world’s first witnesses of the single greatest event in the history of the world.

We must all do the same.

We must encounter the empty tomb, experience the reality of what it means and, in turn, share that witness with others.

No, we were not with Mary on that blessed Easter morning. We did not see what she and the other women saw. But we can ask ourselves: what have we seen, felt, or experienced?

Shall we not, therefore, become witnesses of Jesus Christ? Shall we not share our love for Him with others?

My dear friends, on this holy Easter morning, I offer my witness:

He is risen.

#GeneralConference

[Dallin H. Oaks @OaksDallinH]

The literal resurrection of Jesus is, of course, the subject of so many scriptures that it is settled doctrine for believers of the Bible and Book of Mormon. For us, the universal resurrection is equally certain.

I wonder if we fully appreciate the enormous significance of our belief in a literal, universal resurrection. The conviction that death is not the conclusion of our identity changes the whole perspective of our mortal life.

It affects how we look on the physical challenges of mortality. It gives us the strength and perspective to endure the mortal challenges faced by each of us and by those we love.

It signifies that mortal deficiencies are only temporary! It also gives us the courage to face our own death or that of loved ones—even deaths we might call premature.

Our belief in the resurrection also encourages us to fulfill our family responsibilities in mortality. It helps us live together in love in this life in anticipation of joyful reunions and associations in the next.

#GreaterLove #GeneralConference

Artwork: “Above All” by Kelsy and Jesse Lighweave

[Ulisses Soares @Ulisses__Soares]

In this sacred Easter season, our hearts turn with deep gratitude and reverent devotion to our Savior, Jesus Christ and remember His merciful mortal ministry, His perfect love, and His marvelous gift of the Atonement.

The Savior teaches that He is the true, trusted, and essential source of spiritual nourishment for our souls:

“I am the true vine… ye are the branches: he that abideth in [Me], and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without [Me] ye can do nothing” (John 15:1, 4–5).

Through Him, we receive strength beyond our own to not only survive the challenges of life, but to grow and thrive. Through Him life becomes more hopeful and more joyful, and the fruits of the Spirit are manifested in us.

Therefore, just as branches cannot bear fruit of themselves unless they remain connected to the vine, neither can we reach our full spiritual measure unless we abide in Jesus Christ and His gospel.

In this sacred Easter season, I solemnly testify that Jesus Christ is the True Vine. He lives.

He rose from the dead, and His redeeming power is real. I bear witness that His voice is the voice of truth and life. With perfect love, He invites all to abide in Him and to continue in His love, that we may recognize His power in our lives, that God’s love may be perfected in us, and we may know that we are in Him. #GeneralConference

[Gérald Caussé @Gerald_Causse]

I testify that what happened on Easter Day really happened. Jesus Christ is resurrected. He lives.

I hope you will find the joy that I find as well in this special Easter season and celebrate the gift of the Son of God.

[Neil L. Andersen @AndersenNeilL]

As the years have passed, I have become increasingly humbled as I have thought about, studied, and found immense comfort in the immeasurable gift of our Savior, the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The human mind can scarcely begin to comprehend how completely the destiny of mankind changed because of what happened in Gethsemane, on the cross, and at the tomb.

There are no words to describe the magnitude of His precious gift. It will never be required of another. Jesus Christ suffered “once for all” (Hebrews 10:10).

As one of His ordained Apostles, I have experienced the spiritual and personal moments that have brought to me a sure and certain witness that Jesus Christ lives. At this Easter season, may we rejoice in singing:

“He is risen! He is risen! ...
Death is conquered; man is free.
Christ has won the victory”
(“He Is Risen!” Hymns, no 199).