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9 of our favorite quotes from Elder Kearon’s first talk as an Apostle

By Haley Lundberg April 08, 2024 01:55 PM MDT
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Elder Patrick Kearon gave his first general conference talk as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
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Elder Patrick Kearon’s first general conference talk as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was certainly a memorable one. From an introductory story about a policeman sprinting “as if he might start doing a little jig” to expressions of his sincere desire for Church members to better understand God’s infinite love and plan for His children, here are nine of our favorite quotes from Elder Kearon’s conference talk. We hope you love them as much as we did!

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Haley Lundberg
Haley is the production editor for LDS Living with a passion for writing and social media. Previously, she worked at Boncom where she assisted with Church campaigns like “Light the World” and “Because of Him.” When she isn’t working, you can find Haley traveling with her husband, Mike, and snuggling her little boy, Calvin.
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