Quotes
“Never have women had greater influence than in today’s world. never have the doors of opportunity opened wider for them. This is an inviting, exciting, challenging, and demanding period of time for women. It is a time rich in rewards if we keep our balance, learn the true values of life, and wisely determine priorities.” Belle S. Spafford, A Woman’s Reach, pg 21)
“Each of you should be grateful to be a woman! To be a righteous woman is a glorious thing in any age. To be a righteous woman during the winding up scenes on this earth, before the second coming of our Savior, is an especially noble calling. The righteous woman’s strength and influence today can be tenfold what it might be in more tranquil times. She has been placed here to help, to enrich, to protect, and to guard the home—which is society’s basic and most noble institution. Other institutions in society may falter and even fail, but the righteous woman can help to save the home, which may be the last and only sanctuary some mortals know in the midst of storm and strife. ” (Pres. Spencer W. Kimball, Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters, New Era, Jan 1979)
“There are those who suggest that males are favored of the Lord because they are ordained to hold the priesthood. Anyone who believes this does not understand the great plan of happiness. The premortal and mortal natures of men and women were specified by God Himself, and it is simply not within His character to diminish the roles and responsibilities of any of His children.” (M. Russell Ballard, Women of Righteousness, Ensign, Apr 2002)
“Mormon women in their true setting as handmaidens of the Lord are the freest women on earth. They have the greatest opportunity for self-expression and service to others of any women in the world. Why? Because they have the gospel.” (Mark E. Petersen, Why Every Woman Needs Relief Society, Ensign, Mar 1976)
“Each of us has a vital role, even a sacred mission to perform as a daughter in Zion. It is a new day, the dawning of a new era. It is our time, and it is our destiny to rejoice as we fill the earth with greater kindness and gentleness, greater love and compassion, greater sympathy and empathy than has ever been known before. It is time to give ourselves to the Master and allow Him to lead us into fruitful fields where we can enrich a world filled with darkness and misery. Each of us, no matter who we are, no matter where we serve, must arise amd make the most of each opportunity that comes. We must follow the counsel given by the Lord and His servants and make our homes houses of prayer and havens of security and safety. We can and must deepen our faith by increasing our obedience and sacrifice. In this individual process a miracle will take place. The Relief Society will begin to stretch and reach out to the millions in need. It will continue to become an organization that brings relief and rejoicing. This will happen one sister at a time. We will unite in our righteousness and truly partake of the fruit of the tree of life together. The fruits of our labors can heal the world, and, sisters, in the process they can heal us too!” (Mary Ellen Smoot, Rejoice, Daughters of Zion, Ensign, Nov 1999)
“To save souls opens the whole field of human activity and development; relief of poverty, relief of illness; relief of doubt, relief of ignorance—relief of all that hinders the joy and progress of woman. What a magnificent commission!” (John A. Widtsoe, Evidences and Reconciliations, Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1987, p. 308; as quoted by Dallin H Oaks, Ensign, May 1992)
“Paul the Apostle anciently spoke of holy women. It is the duty of each one of us to be a holy woman. We shall have elevated aims, if we are holy women. We shall feel that we are called to perform important duties. No one is exempt from them. There is no sister so isolated, and her sphere so narrow but what she can do a great deal towards establishing the Kingdom of God upon the earth.” (Eliza R. Snow)
“Relief Society is unique because it was organized after the “pattern of the priesthood” and we operate on a general and local level under the direction of priesthood leaders. We work in partnership with priesthood leaders, who hold keys which give them authority to preside in the name of the Lord. We operate in the manner of the priesthood–which means that we seek, receive, and act on revelation; make decisions in councils; and concern ourselves with caring for individuals one by one. Ours is the priesthood purpose to prepare ourselves for the blessings of eternal life by making and keeping covenants. Therefore, like our brethren who hold the priesthood, ours is a work of salvation, service, and becoming a holy people.” (Julie B. Beck)
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Articles and Talks on Mormon Womanhood
- “The Women in Our Lives”Gordon B. Hinckley, Liahona, Nov. 2004, 82–85; or Ensign, Nov. 2004, 82–85
How thankful I am, how thankful we all must be, for the women in our lives. - “To the Women of the Church”Gordon B. Hinckley, Liahona, Nov. 2003, 113–15; or Ensign, Nov. 2003, 113–15
Thank you for being the kind of people you are and doing the things you do. May the blessings of heaven rest upon you. - “A Woman of Faith”Margaret D. Nadauld, Liahona, Nov. 2002, 73–75; or Ensign, Nov. 2002, 73–75
A woman of faith trusts God. . . . She knows of His interest in her life. She knows that He knows her. She loves His words and drinks deeply of that living water. - “Finding Nobility in Motherhood and Joy in Womanhood”Visiting Teaching Message, Ensign, July 2002, 71
What have prophets taught concerning nurturing children? How can we as sisters in the gospel better fulfill our God-given purposes? - “Happiness in Womanhood”Susan Easton Black, Ensign, Mar. 2002, 12–15
Modern scripture reaffirms the sacred responsibilities of women as daughters, sisters, wives, and mothers. - “Women of Righteousness”M. Russell Ballard, Liahona, Dec. 2002, 34–43; or Ensign, Apr. 2002, 66–73
More than ever we need women of faith, virtue, vision, and charity who can hear and who will respond to the voice of the Lord. - “It Is Not Good for Man or Woman to Be Alone”Sheri L. Dew, Liahona, Jan. 2002, 13–15; or Ensign, Nov. 2001, 12–14
No marriage or family, no ward or stake is likely to reach its full potential until husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, men and women work together in unity of purpose. - “The Joy of Womanhood”Margaret D. Nadauld, Liahona, Jan. 2001, 17–19; or Ensign, Nov. 2000, 14–16
Daughters of God know that it is the nurturing nature of women that can bring everlasting blessings, and they live to cultivate this divine attribute. - “Women of the Church”Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Nov. 1996, 67–70
I bear testimony before the entire world of your worth, of your grace and goodness, of your remarkable abilities and tremendous contributions.
