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Candles Return to the Basilica
The Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual help with the assistance of the Knights of Columbus, in commemoration of their 50th anniversary have purchased a new St. Killians Candle Rack System for the church.
In front of the statue of Our Lady of Perpetual Help we now have this new Candle System set up and ready for use. Lighting a candle and offering a prayer is a long established tradition dating back to the days when candles were lit at the tombs of the martyrs in the catacombs of Rome. In the lighting of candles we remember and truly live the words of Our Lord: "I am the Light of the World." In the lighting of candles we not only pray, but our prayers become smaller symbols of the One Light of Christ.
While it is not necessary to make an offering to light a candle, we are requesting an offering of a toonie to assist the parish in purchasing new candles.
In front of the statue of Our Lady of Perpetual Help we now have this new Candle System set up and ready for use. Lighting a candle and offering a prayer is a long established tradition dating back to the days when candles were lit at the tombs of the martyrs in the catacombs of Rome. In the lighting of candles we remember and truly live the words of Our Lord: "I am the Light of the World." In the lighting of candles we not only pray, but our prayers become smaller symbols of the One Light of Christ.
While it is not necessary to make an offering to light a candle, we are requesting an offering of a toonie to assist the parish in purchasing new candles.