A Royal Priesthood

“This is the day which Peter foresaw when there should be a royal priesthood upon the earth available to all men who would accept the gospel. “My dear brethren, do you realize what you have when you have the priesthood of God?" Gordon B. Hinckley

Some of the great blessings [of the priesthood] are that as the youth of the Church, you will have a clear understanding of who you are, you will be accountable for your actions, you will take responsibility for the conduct of your life, and you will be able to set goals so that you might achieve what you were sent to earth to achieve. It is a great blessing to be able to qualify for and then receive the Melchizedek Priesthood. Robert D. Hales

As I've watched my boys mature and progress in the priesthood, I realize more and more what a blessing it is in their young lives. Hunter was ordained as a Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood, and Roger was ordained as an Elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Congratulations to both of these boys. It was a great thing to do this the same day in the presence of so many people who love them.