Why Do We Light Candles? -->

 

 

   Every candle that we light should be a time of prayer in which we reflect upon the salvation that the Lord has worked for us and also for us to recommit, where we renew our Baptismal vow that we, as children of God, are called to “Let our light so shine before men, that they may see our good works and give glory to our Father who is in Heaven.” (Matt. 5:16)

   In lighting our candles, the first thing we should do is make an offering for this candle. Everything that we have is from God and the first step is to give back to Him for all of His many blessings. The next step is to lift our prayers to God on high. Next, we light the candle, remembering all of our loved ones who are sick or who have passed into the next life, or who we just want to pray for, and beseech God to have mercy on their souls.