The Stewardship of Candles

How authentic flames light up worship

William Lister

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Photo: William Lister

We all love candlelight. It is so evocative and special. The fact that a “consuming flame” is burning during worship is a very powerful aesthetic. It’s primordial as well as spiritual. It’s not just the burning bush which spoke to Moses, it also represents the life-enhancing balance we share with nature herself.

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William Lister

Father William Lister is a former military chaplain, author and chef. He is a serving chaplain for the Diocese in Europe in Tuscany, Italy. twinclianpress.com