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  • Inspirational Prayers for Lighting Candles

     

    Light a single candle | Light 7 candles  | Give the gift of light 


    A Prayer When Lighting A Candle

    O blessed Lord, Lord of light. As I light this candle, I am mindful of your love for me, and my faith in You.2
     I ask you to help me be a light in this world for You. My desire is to reflect Your light, be a good witness and point people to the Light.
     I want to be used in Your service. Cleanse me O Lord, and make me ready for Your service. 
     Help me to see what You want me to see and do what You want me to do.
     Let me to remember Your Word and to feel surrounded by Your presence. As this light penetrates the darkness, let my light—my life and my witness, impact this darkened world for You. 
     Help me to be ready to serve and share, in season and out,3 for Your honor and for Your glory.
     Amen.
     
    1 1 Timothy 6:16
    2 John 3:16
    3 2 Timothy 4:2
     

    Candle Lighting Prayer

    O Lord of light1 and loving Father, behind each of the candles we have lit is a story of a person in need. 
     Some need physical healing—some are in distress—some we know are ready to give up. Lord, we are in need of your mercy and grace.
     These candles, O Lord, remind us of Jesus and how He came to earth to “heal the sick,” “bind up the broken hearted,” and forgive sin.2 
     Give us, we pray, comfort in our anxiety and fear, courage and strength in our suffering, patience
    and compassion in our caring, consolation in our grieving.
    And please strengthen our faith and hope, now and always, through the great name of Jesus Christ Our Lord.
    Amen.
     
    1 James 1:17
    2 Isaiah 61:1; Luke 4:18-21
     

    Catholic Candle Prayer

    Dear Lord Jesus, Light of the world,1 As I light this candle, I acknowledge Your love and kindness. I acknowledge Your coming and Your sacrifice, and I celebrate Your resurrection and the gifts of Your Word and the Spirit.
     I pray that Your light enlightens my mind and spirit. I pray that Your light overwhelms and cleanses the darkness of sin in my life.
     I pray that Your light will help me to see what You want me to see, and lead me, and help me, to do what is pleasing in Your sight.2
     Thank you for the privilege of shining Your light, and for Your promise that when I leave this darkened world, I will enter into the eternal and glorious presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.3
     Amen
     
    1 John 8:12
    2 2 Corinthians 5:7
    3 1 Timothy 6:16
     

    Prayer Before Lighting The Candle

    Father in heaven, the light of Jesus has dispersed the darkness of hatred and sin
    Accept this candle and let the light of your truth guide me to your kingdom
    Inflame my heart with your grace
    Keep me in the radiance of your truth
    Fill my heart with your divine love
    And please help me in my needs __________ (mention your petition)
    Grant this through Christ our Lord and through the intercession of ________ (mention your guardian angel).
    Amen.
    Our Father……
    Hail Mary……
    Glory Be……

    (www.thingsilovedoing.blogspot.com)
     

    Prayer For Lighting A Candle

    Lord, may this candle be a light for you to enlighten me in my decisions,
    And may it be a fire for you to purify me from all pride and selfishness.
    May it be a flame for you to build warmth into my heart towards my family, my neighbors and all  
    those who meet me.
    Through the prayers of Mary, virgin and mother, I place in your care those I come to remember,
    especially __________.
    In leaving this candle, I wish to give you something of myself.
    Help me to continue this prayer into everything I do this day.
    Amen.

    (www.prayersandspirituality.com)
     

    Prayer Over The Advent Candle

    O God, as light comes from this candle,
    May the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us,
    Warming our hearts and brightening our way.
    May Christ our Savior
    Bring life into the darkness of this world,
    And to us, as we wait for his coming.
    Amen.

    (www.catholicnewsagency.com)
     

    LIGHTING A CANDLE BEFORE PRAYER AND WORSHIP

    As we light our candles, O Lord, we ask you to set our hearts on fire with love for You. 
    May this flame, which represents Your love, power, and nature, burn bright in us, and shine through us so that our neighbors, and the world, may know the wonder of Your love. 1
    May the light of Your Word live in us, and always kindle our desire to walk with You, serve You, and to be a witness for You.
    As we light these candles we glorify Your holy name,
    Amen.
     

     LIGHTING A CANDLE BEFORE PRAYER AND WORSHIP

    It is our desire, O, Lord, to honor you with the lighting of these candles.
    You, O Lord, are the Light, 1 the flame from which our candles find their purpose. We pray that as we bring the flame to the candle wick and see the room brighten, that you would help our lives reflect Your light, and brighten our darkened world.
    O Father of Lights,3 envelop us with Your light and love. Speak to our hearts and illuminate our minds as we gather now to worship and honor You.
     
     
    1 Matthew 5:16
    2 Matthew 5:17
    3 James 1:17
     

    LIGHTING A CANDLE DURING FAMILY CELEBRATIONS

    Dear Father in heaven. We thank you for the gift of light, the gift of love, and for the gift of family.
    We light this candle to honor You—and to ask that like an unquenchable flame, our family would be enveloped by your grace and the light of Your truth.
    We pray for your favor, and that our family would reflect Your light and know your love, as we strive to live for You.
    Please protect our family, we pray.
    Amen
     

    OTHER PRAYERS WHEN LIGHTING CANDLES:
    Lighting of the Advent Candles (www.lnwhymns.com)
    Lighting Candles for the Deceased (www.prayforsouls.org)
    Lighting of Candles during the Celebration of the Sacraments (www.catholic.org)
     
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