These candles represent our deepest longings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For our lives<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For our church<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For our neighbors<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For our world<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As these candles burn throughout the year\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May each candle offer a kind of silent prayer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing our hopes and dreams<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Permeating, like candle smoke, throughout the atmosphere<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Illuminating like candle light, the space around us<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warming, like candle flame, the hands and hearts of each of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A candle is intended to be used<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May our lives, be similarly used<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To bring our deepest longings to fruition<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we bless these candles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May we bless our world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"