With regard to lighting candles during the Gospel reading

[Mary Naeem]

Pope Shenouda III





With regard to lighting candles during the Gospel reading, this is undoubtedly better than reading the Gospel without light. It reminds us of the verse: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Ps. 119), and also “The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes” (Ps. 19).