In the ancient and holy tradition of the Church, the lighting of candles has ever been a sign of prayer ascending to Heaven — a visible flame of faith, of hope, and of love. Through A Year of Light, your sacred intention is faithfully inscribed and placed before the Lord within the hallowed walls of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. There, candles shall be kindled in your name throughout the course of the year — a continual offering of supplication and remembrance, that your prayer may endure like the flame that burns unceasingly before the altar of God. Each light stands as a testament to divine mercy and everlasting faith — illuminating the darkness of this world and bearing silent witness to the constancy of your devotion. As the psalmist proclaims, “Let my prayer be set forth before Thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.” In this sacred act, you unite your heart with the communion of the faithful who, through every generation, have sought the comfort of God’s presence and the guidance of His eternal light. Those who partake in this holy devotion shall receive an official confirmation of their candle lighting, inscribed with name and intention, as a remembrance that their supplication has been presented before the Lord in the Eternal City. Let your light shine unceasingly for twelve blessed months — a year consecrated in faith, remembrance, and divine intercession — that grace may abound and peace be granted to all who dwell in the light of Christ.