“A little Light, a small Fire, a simple Act of Faith; Light to see, Light to draw attention, Light to communicate, Light to write, Light for guidance; a little Fire to keep warm, to cook food; ‘Thank You, God, for the Gift of Light, the Gift of Fire, for when it is used for right, for good, it has so much purpose, so much reasoning, so much help to our physical existence.’

The Light of the Moon we look forward to.

The Light and Heat of the Sun we need.

A little Votive Light speaks out loud, in so many ways.

It says: Please listen to me

I have a request

I need hope

I am saying ‘Thank You’

I am asking forgiveness

Please help someone who is sick

Please help the Soul
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A little Votive Light is an outward sign and expression of Roman Catholics saying Faith, Hope; ‘Please, God, I need Your help.’

A little Votive Light sometimes gave strength to people of other religions, for they would say, ‘Will you light a candle for me when you go to church?’

Sometimes just the effort it took to go to church to light that little candle for some intention, to draw God’s attention to you, had a tremendous impact on so many people of other faiths, plus it was Hope that gave strength to need, or whatever one was praying for.

It is sad that this little Votive Light is just about to become past History.

They say it was a Light that signaled the Birth of Christ.

The stars are lights that we look upon as beautiful phenomena.  They look little to us because they are so far away, but we must always remember that much meaning is and has been revealed to the world by the shimmering light of the stars; all those Votive Lights in God’s Universe.”