light a candle – say a prayer

candlesMy husband says I’m a pyromaniac. I’m not an arsonist, but I do like fire. It’s true; I play with fire, especially in my chimenea on the porch. I burn everything: paper, cardboard, leaves. I even burn wood. Gasp!

My favorite things to light are candles. I have many scattered about the house, and I usually light one on my desk when I’m working there. Scented ones that give off the warm aroma of vanilla or sandalwood are my favorites.

It’s no surprise that when I go to Adoration, I usually light at least one candle, maybe more depending on how many intentions I’m taking to prayer.

This morning was no different. I went to Mass, stayed a while before the Blessed Sacrament and paused a moment before the Blessed Virgin, where I lit several candles for dear ones, each a prayer bound by the light of the flame to the Light of the World.

Superheroes and brave kids

I’m not generally a fan of schticks and schemes designed to collect money for charities. I figure — research it and give in the way you discern best. But my kiddo, pictured here in his Wolverine Halloween costume, is participating with St. Baldrick’s Foundation to conquer childhood cancers. He’s taking pledges to shave off his hair– and if he passes the $300 mark he’ll shave his beard. This will make him look 12 and he’ll be carded at the very bar where he’ll be participating in shave-off. Ha.

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This is especially close to me as I’ve been praying for some time for a Real Life Superhero, SuperJuls, whose courage is an inspiration. Give or don’t give to my son’s efforts. We’ll be topping off the pledge card — but stop a moment after reading this and pray for Julian, his siblings, his parents, and all the families affected by this insidious disease that keeps taking so many precious children.

God bless you.

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