Comments on: A Short Question

By: Jody S.

Jody S. — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:29:59 +0000

The thought of this literally made me laugh. Can anybody verify if this is true? I might ask the workers in cafeteria next time I go to the Temple. My guess is they will probably laugh and think I’m joking.

By: Charly

Charly — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:55:16 +0000

This is like saying your boss paid tithing on the money he got, before he paid you, so you don’t have to pay tithing.

Let there be as many prayers as the Lord’s people will create.

Oh, and Abraham and Adam prayed for their children, so – don’t bother to pray for your little rascals. Already been done.

By: Eddie

Eddie — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:41:04 +0000

I must know…At what temple(s) has this sign been seen?? I’d ask for a picture of said signs, but you’re supposed to check those at the desk.

By: CS Eric

CS Eric — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:05:54 +0000

For many years my aunt was the Matron of the LA temple (her husband, who was the temple President, recently passed away). Last night I asked her about the practice. She told me that, during their presidency at least, the honor of blessing the food for the day came to the first patron of the day. She didn’t think it was unusual at all.

By: Left Field

Left Field — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:20:34 +0000

I’m a volunteer truck driver for the Bishops’ Storehouse. As is customary, I had a prayer with the storehouse director before I left this morning. He prayed that the food might be blessed to nourish and strengthen those who eat it. So I guess at least in this case, food from the Bishops’ Storehouse is pre-blessed also.

By: pedro

pedro — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:25:06 +0000

For me “blessing the food” has alaways been about GIVING THANKS and not making the food safe or whatever. You can bless the food Im gonna eat all you want, but until I give thanks then it isnt going in my mouth.

By: meems

meems — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:33:25 +0000

LOL Blessed Food 2.0!

By: Sharon in Tennessee

Sharon in Tennessee — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:55:30 +0000

Out of the abundance of the prayer, the food nourisheth !!
Where, oh where is the ‘higher’ and more reverent way of consideration.
All things ARE spiritual unto the Lord.
There are MANY things that are happening
or exist in the “unseen” world.
We simply cannot judge all points, but CAN
have our own understanding and bring even the act of eating UP to a HIGHER level…
Both in our minds in thankfullness…..AND
for our bodies in nourishment / health / metabolism.
Sincere prayer is in all counts..NEVER wasted.

By: Brian Duffin

Brian Duffin — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:08:05 +0000

Sadly, the pre-blessed food does not apply to any food from outside the Temple. I am anxiously awaiting Blessed Food 2.0 that actually covers the fast food that the night watchman eats during lunch.

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:55:16 +0000

One thing’s for sure is that no amount of blessing would take the place of following food safety regulations when preparing food.