Lighting a Candle

Loving God, as we light the candle
May it be symbol of your light and love
in our home and in our lives today.
We ask a special blessing on all of us,
on our neighbours, on our friends,
on the lonely, and on all who are away
from home, surround us
with your protection and light
Be a bright flame before us.
Be a warm welcome ahead of us.
And as we journey on through the year
ahead may we share our light
with those we meet on our way.
Amen.