A Candle for William

We love lighting candles for our William. It's a way to honor him and there's just something so comforting about having that small flickering of light in our home. It's a symbol of the heavenly presence that surrounds us whenever we think of our little guy.

Over the summer, we were given the opportunity to reserve a perpetual candle for William at our local shrine, Saint Anthony's. How exciting, a candle that is lit all day, every day! The candle is located next to the Mary, Mother of God statue in the chapel. We've found that visiting his candle is a nice way to check out of the bustle of daily life and check in to see how he's doing in a nice, peaceful, sacred place. There, we can also ask Mary to send our prayers to heaven through the perpetual burning of William's candle.

PRAYER TO

MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

   

Holy Mary Mother of God,

Never was it known that anyone 

who asked for your protection, 

implored your help,

 or sought your intercession

Was left unaided.

Inspired with this conconfidence,

I come to you,

O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother,

To you I come.

Before you I stand, sinful

and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate,

Be open to my petitions,

And, in your mercy, 

hear and answer me.

Amen

Visiting his candle really does light up our lives. If you visit the city, we'd love for you to stop by the shrine to see it. You'll find it in the top row, right in the middle above the kneeler.

xoxo,
Liz and Tom

Mary, Mother of God Shrine, Boston MA

“…The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. … 

Those who live in a dark land, the Light will shine on them.” 

-Isaiah 9:2

William's candle shines bright :)