“Light a Candle for Me”

“In the Bible it is said that Moses heard the voice of the Lord saying to him, ‘Moses, Moses, tell thy brother Aaron to light a lamp before Me day and night, for this is pleasing in My sight and is an acceptable sacrifice to Me.’ That is why the Holy Church of God has adopted the custom of lighting lamps and candles before the holy icons of the Lord, of the Mother of God, and of the holy Angels and holy men who pleased God.”

— St. Seraphim of Sarov

Thanks to FWD from Fr Josiah Trenham who goes on to write:
Toward this end candles are provided in the narthex of the church for those who wish to make this special offering. The action of purchasing the candle, and then offering it with a special prayer is a holy action. Candles are not to be taken without purchase like a church bulletin. Nor should parents allow children to take candles and play with them like play-dough in the church.

Let us attend!