For Christians light always been strong symbol of the peace and love of God and the victory over evil.

Reviewing how lighting candles has been used throughout the ages for devotion and thanksgiving this book provides inspiration for many services. Candle Prayers includes practical ideas for themed services such as birth and darkness and well as special occasion like Advent and Easter. The services are flexible enough to be used as for beginning study groups, evening devotional, individual mediation or the lighting of the candles before the Eucharist.

Each service is designed to include a welcome, candle-lighting, special intention and closing prayer, with a focus on quiet reflection in the presence of God and the aim of carrying his light out into the world.