In many different traditions, from time immemorial, people have lit candles as a sacred action. It can express far more than words alone. Lighting a candle can speak volumes, or it can be a gentle whisper.
It can be done as a prayer or reflection, in memoriam of a lost loved one, or as a general wish for peace. It can be out of a sense of gratefulness or joy, it can be a celebration. You may want to begin or end your day by the sacred ritual of lighting a candle on this website. Just remember: slow down and do it with full attention and mindfulness.
Click the image above or the link below to open a new browser window and take you to gratefulness.org. There you can view other candles lit by members and visitors of St. David’s United Church, and from tens of thousands of people around the world.
Click any unlit candle to light it. You can enter a message and your initials if you like, and you can add it to the group “SDUC” to associate it with other St. David’s candles. Your candle will slowly burn down over 48 hours. When you return to the candles you may also look at messages left by others and hold their concerns in your heart. Feel free to leave a comment below if you want to share your thoughts and prayers.
Thank-you,
I lit the candle and sent it to my children away
at school. This is a wonderful idea.
Bless You,
Karen
Ten years ago today my father passed away. It was very nice to be able to light a candle as I remember him!
I would like to light a candle for Anne Carscadden, who was taken from us all too soon. A truly beautiful person – She has left us all with many wonderful memories which we will cherish. My thought s and prayers are with everyone as you celebrate her life March 24th at St Davids.