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We all know about decorative candles. These small candles that allow us to bring a warm and pleasant atmosphere to a room and often accompanied by a pleasant smell that envelops the room and brings back a smile. But do you know the novena candles? What is it used for? How to use it or which one to choose? We tell you everything you need to know about novena candles !
What is a novena candle?
Before coming back to the meaning and the use of the novena candle. Let's go back for a moment to what the famous novena is all about.
The novena is, as its name suggests, a period of nine days during which you will be able to turn to God and make a request, a wish, pray but also mourn.
You have unfortunately lost a loved one or one of your relatives is sick, you can't find a job, you have family problems or you have another request that you wish to address to God? Then a novena could be the solution!
During this period of nine days, you will pray every day but also let burn a candle which will represent this period of novena, the famous novena candle.
The candle can be declined in different colors and thus represent your desires. Indeed, it is necessary to know that the colors can take different meanings which can have importance for the person who is going to realize his novena.
- A white candle, for example, represents, in a general way, the purity, it is also the color of candle of novena the most used.
- The red candle represents passion,
- Pink candles represent love,
- Green candles represent success and prosperity,
- The black novena candle to ask for protection against evil.
- There are also candles of other colors such as blue, yellow ...
How to use your novena candle?
When you light your novena candle to begin your novena, it will be essential not to touch it again for the next nine days. The candle will slowly burn down and last for about 9 days, it may last a little longer depending on the temperature of your room.
Each day, you will then come to recite the prayer of your choice, the most adapted to your request near your candle! You can use a novena book with a prayer in it to guide you through the many days of prayer.
Want to learn more about novena candles, how they work and which candle to choose? You can discover our novena candle user's guide but also take advantage of our vast catalog of novena candles, white, colored, with prayers, images and even personalized on our online store!
You will certainly find the right novena candle for you! Whatever the reason for your novena, whatever your request, you will find the right candle among our wide range of novena candles!