Western Christian
Light a flame
A way to symbolize holy light
Western Christian
Explore the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, who preached of love, kindness, faith, forgiveness, and helping to bring people closer to God.
3 min practiceCan be done any time of dayWonderLighting candles or incense is deeply symbolic in Christianity. While practices vary among denominations, common uses of candles and incense include:
* making a prayer, where a lit candle symbolizes the prayer ascending to heaven
* honoring or asking for help from a saint
* honoring Jesus Christ as the "Light of the World"
* symbolizing the presence of the Holy Spirit during important sacraments
* remembering deceased loved ones, where a candle symbolizes a prayer for their eternal life
Western Christian
Explore the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, who preached of love, kindness, faith, forgiveness, and helping to bring people closer to God.
3 min practiceCan be done any time of dayWonder