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It is true that the Roman emperors collected their tears in these beautiful Roman glass vases. Seal them with wax and delivered them to the grieving loved ones. Collecting tears in a cup was a practice common to the entire Mediterranean area and certainly not limited to the Caesars. However to have the tears of Caesar was a special honor. Roman glass provided a beautiful and delicate vessel for fragrant oils and perfumes and for the collecting of tears.

Latter-day Saint Life

"Huff Post" Praises the Church's Reaction to "The Book of Mormon" Musical in Utah

By Katie Lambert

Though it openly mocks the values of the Church, The Book of Mormon musical has gained popularity with audiences throughout the years.

From the Church

Pres. Monson Speaks at LDS Christmas Devotional (+Watch Full Devotional)

Thousands of guests filled the Conference Center on Dec. 8 to hear the words of the prophet and other Church leaders during the annual Christmas Devotional, formerly known as the First Presidency Christmas Devotional. Although the name and program for the annual event has changed slightly, the messages of Christmas from Church leaders and music performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square remained the same. The speakers this year included President Thomas S. Monson, Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Presidency of the Seventy and Sister Rosemary M. Wixom, Primary general president.

Robert Millet: How the Constant Companionship of the Spirit Works

After nearly 40 years of teaching religion, Robert Millet still had some questions regarding the Holy Ghost. For example, how does our doctrine regarding the Holy Ghost differentiate The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from other religions? Or what does the right to constant companionship of the Spirit really look like? It was this curiosity that led him to begin researching and eventually writing his latest book, “The Holy Spirit." On today’s episode, he shares the unique insights he found along the way.

From the Church

Dedication dates announced for 2 US temples

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The First Presidency has released dates for the open houses and dedications of two houses of the Lord in the United States: the Columbus Ohio Temple and the Richmond Virginia Temple.

From the Church

Songs about the Old Testament join hymnbook

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

“The hymns help teach the doctrine and principles of the gospel with power and clarity.”

Latter-day Saint Life

2 words that can help us understand the symbolism of temple garments

By Ed J. Pinegar

A prayerful study of symbolism in the gospel enables us to understand and better appreciate the doctrines, principles, commandments, ordinances, and covenants of the gospel more completely. When we do, we are filled with gratitude, which is the ultimate catalyst for personal change. As our understanding of the gospel and the ordinances of the temple matures, we want to know even more. We become more like the Savior, and we desire more strongly to please God. That has been for me a delicious and deeply satisfying spiritual experience. My hope is that you will have the same kind of experience.

Latter-day Saint Life

9 reasons the Earth needed to be flooded in Noah’s time

It’s encouraging to see that even in the midst of natural disasters, God is always merciful and loving.

Surviving the Philippines: 1 Year After the Tsunami & Earthquake

Latter-day Saint Life

Miraculous Stories of Mormons Surviving the Philippines Typhoon

By Danielle B. Wagner

Natural disasters are nothing new to the Philippines or the people who live there, but two massive disasters last fall resulted in overwhelming tragedy. Just one year ago, on October 15, 2013, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, the strongest felt in the central Philippines in 23 years, caused severe damage in Bohol and the surrounding area in Cebu. The quake killed more than 200 people and rocked the lives of over 3 million others.

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A New Resource for Studying the Book of Mormon That Can Help You Understand the Scriptures at a Deeper Level

By Grant Hardy

Over thirty years ago President Benson challenged Church members to keep reading the Book of Mormon daily, along with their other scripture studies. Similarly, President Hinckley invited Latter-day Saints in August 2005 to read the Book of Mormon by the end of the year, and President Nelson extended the same invitation to the women of the Church in the last October Conference. If we add in our regular reading of the Book of Mormon in Sunday School, Seminary, Institute, and missionary scripture study, that’s a lot of times through 1 Nephi to Moroni.