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Come light a candle

I have always wondered why people light candles in Catholic churches… until i found this.

Lord,
I am lighting a candle.
Perhaps I’m not quite sure how to pray.
In a way this candle is like me,
what I have and what I am.

Through this candle light may You enlighten me in my
difficulties and decision making.
Through this candle flame may You burn away the evil
in me, that form it the new and good can arise.
Through this candle flame may You warm my heart and
teach me to love.

Lord,
I cannot stay long in Your Church.
With this light a piece of myself remains, I would like
You to have it as a gift. Help me continue my prayer in
all that I am and do this day.

Lord,
a candle stands before me.
It burns restlessly,
sometimes with a small,
sometimes with a larger flame.
Lord, I too am often restless.
Let me find rest in You.

It gives me light and warmth.
Lord, let met too be light for the world.

It burns away and consumes itself in its service.
Lord, may I also be of service of people.

With this candle I can ignite other candles.
Lord, may I also contribute in this way
that others may begin to shine.

I’m in the midst of discovering new ways to worship and adore the Lord, through different traditions. If only we would not be so arrogant and say, “My way is better than yours!”.....