Nonnie's Observations

kneeling at altar prayers for Paris... torn apart- yet fervent, fearless sharing with James' WEEKEND REFLECTIONS #321 Rebecca's   HAIKU MY HEART and STRAIGHT-OUT-OF THE-CAMERA SUNDAY hosted by Gemma & Magical Mystical Teacher Hoosier Quote: “We must be truthful and fair  in the ordinary affairs of life  before we can truthful and fair in patriotism and religion.” ~Edgar W. Howe~

SOOC image I edited this image to bring home the concept of prayers needed. Why do we Catholics light candles in church? Being  a convert, I knew that it was the custom  to light a candle when praying but I had not looked into the origin of it.  Most people I know like  to light candles for ambiance. But why light them in church? I got me to the Catholic site, A Catholic Life ,  instead of to a nunnery! (play on words from Shakespeare's "Hamlet")  But what spurred me to think  about prayer and candles, then post about it?  There are two sites from whom I receive emails. One site I discovered on Facebook  when this was posted: "Vatican announces date for  election by cardinals." It led me to...  a Novena ( consisting of special prayers  or services on nine successive days)   would be prayed for the conclave. I  earnestly  believe    in prayer  so I joined that site in the praying. Since our new pope...