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- ↑ https://www.goodcatholic.com/why-do-catholics-use-so-many-candles/
- ↑ https://www.mercyhome.org/blog/sunday-mass/why-are-prayer-candles-used-in-the-catholic-church/
- ↑ https://dailytheology.org/2018/03/30/paschal-candle-paschal-vigil-paschal-mystery/
- ↑ https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2012/12/23/home-altar-ideas
- ↑ http://lightaprayercandle.bne.catholic.edu.au/LightaPrayerCandle/
- ↑ https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/hour-of-mercy-13376
- ↑ https://www.beginningcatholic.com/how-to-pray
- ↑ https://catholicdos.org/disposal-of-religious-items
- ↑ https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Elder-CandleandIncensePrayers.pdf
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