Can a non-Catholic go into a Catholic church and light a candle for someone?
Why light candles? My husband, who was a Catholic, died in an auto accident two years ago. A: A burning candle is like “stretching out” one’s prayer and for Christians is a reminder of Christ, the light of the world. This custom has brought comfort to many people over the years. Last September the nationally televised fund-raiser responding to the September 11 attacks included many lighted candles on the New York and Los Angeles sets. There is no special procedure to follow in church. Usually a sign indicates the monetary offering for the candle. Most people remain in prayer for a short time after they light a candle. May the Lord be your comfort and your strength. What Kind of Body on the Cross? Q: We just completed building a new church, and I feel the interior committee did something very wrong. They put a risen Christ on the beautiful cross at the back of the sanctuary. I feel this goes against the instructions from Rome. Am I wrong or are they? It just doesn’t seem right to me. Th
