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re: lighting candles therese Sunday, September 12, 2004

Question:

my church has electric candles. what do u have to say about that? i, personally, do not like them.

also, can one burn candles in their own home for the same spiritual value? must they be blessed candles?

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM+


Dear Therese:

I do not like electric candles at all, but the intent is still the same.

By the way, replacing real candles with electric candles is not a "liberal" aberration. These days Insurance Companies are requiring Churches to stop using real candles due to the fire hazard.

Sure, one can burn candles in your home. It would be best to have them blessed. In a pinch, sprinkle the candle with Holy Water and ask God to bless it.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary
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