February 2026 Devotional
Elder Ronald M. Barcellos
General Authority Seventy
"Study and Faith: The Pattern for Divine Learning"
The video will premiere on Friday, February 6 at 10:00 a.m. MDT / 4:00 p.m. UTC
About the Speaker
Elder Ronald M. Barcellos was sustained as a General Authority Seventy in April 2025. He studied business administration at São Marcos University in Brazil. He went on to work for several companies in sales and marketing roles and as an entrepreneur, co-founding several businesses, including GreenMile LLC, where he was chief executive officer. Elder Barcellos and his wife, Karin Spat Albino, are the parents of three children. Together, they presided over the Portugal Lisbon Mission from 2021–2024.
Instructions for Discussion
Below are suggested questions you can ask students to reflect on to help with your discussion. You may be inspired to ask different questions based on the needs of your group.
- Elder Barcellos taught that we learn truth by seeking it from true sources, such as the scriptures and through sincere prayer. Then the Holy Ghost can confirm the truth to us. Do you have an experience where you have studied, pondered, and prayed and the Holy Ghost has taught you?
- Review the promises made by Elder Barcellos at the end of his talk. How does knowing that you can receive these blessings motivate you to work diligently to learn and study? How will you press forward, even when difficulties come to you?
- Take the challenge this week to be prayerful about your studies. Ask Heavenly Father to enlighten your mind and to help you learn more deeply. Write down and share what you notice. How do you receive additional help?