Why do people light candles at the Grotto?
Why do people light candles at the Grotto? The candles you see in the Grotto before you burn with people's prayers. When someone lights a candle here, they invest it with an intention—an offering of thanksgiving or a request—and the burning flame comes to represent that intention, even after they leave.
Why do you light a candle at a Grotto?
By lighting a votive candle, you offer your prayers to God and join your brethren of the historical Church in an act of petition and thanksgiving. Just as candles are consumed by flames, we offer a piece of ourselves every time we light a candle at the Grotto.
What is the significance of a Grotto?
grotto, natural or artificial cave used as a decorative feature in 18th-century European gardens. Grottoes derived from natural caves were regarded in antiquity as dwelling places of divinities.
What is the purpose of a Grotto?
grotto, natural or artificial cave used as a decorative feature in 18th-century European gardens. Grottoes derived from natural caves were regarded in antiquity as dwelling places of divinities.