Oakland Temple

Whether it was as an eight-year old visiting here in 1964 for its open house or being married here 13 years later, the Oakland Temple has always been special to me. Now, after renovation this temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is open for the public to see inside.

Enjoy watching this informative video about the temple which talks about its history and gives you a look inside.  

The temple is located directly across from San Francisco.

If any of you would like to go inside and tour the Oakland Temple, now's your chance. The tours are going on from May 11-June 1 and everyone is welcome to attend.   Click here for the schedule and to make a reservation. (Be sure to scroll down to the Oakland Temple site)  If the reservations are full, walk-ins are welcome, but reservations will receive first priority.

With my mom and brother as we attended the original open house.  

We were married in the Oakland Temple on December 28, 1977.  

Read more about the rededication of the temple on the newsroom link by clicking here and watch the video below.  

BYU's "Favorite Catholic"

I ran across this BYU graduation speech on the BYU Facebook page.  I enjoyed the message and wanted to share it here.  And remember:  No eye rolling.  (listen to talk to see what I mean)

From BYU’s webpage:

April 25

"We don't need to disagree less. We need to disagree better."

Musician, social scientist, best-selling author and the president of the American Enterprise Institute Arthur Brooks received an honorary doctorate at today's commencement exercises and delivered a remarkable address that everyone's been talking about since.

He included a great story about a BYU briefcase he carries, thoughts from President Nelson and Helaman 5, fascinating social science research and important insight into major current issues.

All of this from BYU's "favorite Catholic."