The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The pure beeswax of which the candle is made represents the sinless Christ who was formed in the womb of His Mother. The wick ...

That being said, each candle represents one aspect of Advent and is lit to symbolize Jesus bringing light into the world. Here is how the Advent wreath is used by the major religions. Catholic ...

The Catholic Church in Plymouth said it would hold a service for Pope Francis Churches in the south-west of England will be open for people to gather, light a candle and pray for the late Pope ...

O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ ... Printed with permission from Catholic Expert.

In a Catholic funeral several symbols are used. The paschal candle, sometimes known as the Easter candle, is lit as a sign of the light of Christ. The belief is that in the darkness the light of ...