Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Candles & Prayer


I have often enjoy the presence of candles in prayer, along the tunnels of time people have so often associated one with another.
What is it that gives the unique association in our minds between the two?

If people ask me why I use candles when I pray I tell them it is because I enjoy candles (in fact, I enjoy a roaring camprire too, or the gentle embers later on...)

We popped into Chester Cathedral this week and enjoyed the electronic guided tour which was very interesting, but I also found it detracted from strolling round the Cathedral together.

As in many churches there was a place set aside for you to light candles representing prayers in your heart. Alongside was this contemplative note...