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Why do we Light a Candle?

The practice of lighting a candle as a sign of prayer is of long standing among Christians,but it may become a mechanical,or ill-understood ,or almost superstitious gesture.The following is a prayer which atttempts to restore to it something of its genuine spritual content.It can be displayed on or near a candlebrum or shrine for use by the faithful. The prayer originated in France.



Lord,
may this candle be a light
for you to enlighten me
in my difficulties and decisions.
May it be a fire
for you to burn out of me
all pride,selfishness and impurity
May it be a flame
for you to bring warmth into my heart
towards my family,my neighbours,
and all those who meet me.
Through the prayers of Mary,virgin and mother,
I place in your care those I come to remember,
especially...
I cannot stay long here with you:
in leaving this candle,
I wish to give you something of myself.
Help me to continue my prayer
into everything I do this day.

Amen.
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