Oaks Embraces the Prophetic Mantle as Church Expands Temples and Missions
TL;DR
Three months into his presidency, President Dallin H. Oaks says the 'mantle of the prophet' is a heavy, holy responsibility he is growing into, as he guides the church through initiatives including lowering the missionary age for young women and announcing new temples such as a Burley, Idaho temple, with Portland, Maine to follow, while urging adherence to a covenant path amid global challenges.
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- President Oaks says he feels the responsibility of the prophetic mantle, which is ‘very holy’ Church News
- LDS Church President Dallin Oaks hopes lower missionary ages will lead to lower marriage ages The Salt Lake Tribune
- President Oaks Dedicates the Burley Idaho Temple newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org
- President Oaks dedicates first temple as church president in Burley, Idaho KSL.com
- President Dallin H. Oaks to dedicate Burley Idaho Temple this weekend Deseret News
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