1093 6 Ways to Get More from Your Patriarchal Blessing (Advice from a Patriarch)
This is very inspirational and helpful to all who have had Patriarchal Blessings! 6 Ways to Get More from Your Patriarchal Blessing (Advice from a Patriarch) by Garry H. Boyle | Nov. 29, 2018 Makes You Think Mormon Life I still remember the day I was called to be a patriarch. The stake president came and sat on the stand just before I began conducting sacrament meeting. After the closing song, he asked if my wife and I would meet with him. After meeting with both of us alone, he had us sit together and said, “Bishop Boyle, the Lord and President Packer have called you to be the patriarch of our stake. I have in my hand a letter signed by President Packer authorizing me to extend the call based upon this interview.” When I remember that conversation, it still evokes powerful emotions. The fact that the Lord and President Packer would think I was worthy of such a call filled my eyes with tears of awe and gratitude. At the ...