Light a Votive Light at the Shrine

A Votive Light is a "silent sentinel," and your representative before our Lady's Shrine. A Votive Light can burn for your special intentions or for someone who is in need of prayers. This is a thoughtful expression of your sentiments and best wishes for any occasion. And your Votive Light is an act of faith and charity--the light is a symbol of the sacrifice you have made in behalf of someone else--and it is a silent reminder of your prayers for them. The Votive Lights burn in the Votive Light Sanctuary, which is a room by our Lady's Altar set aside for this purpose.

By burning lights at our Lady's Shrine you are taking part in an old and beautiful custom. Give the lights a true meaning by your intentions. Let it be your presence at the Shrine--your spiritual pilgrimage by which you come to beg our Blessed Mother's help and to thank her for past favors she has granted you. Your candle will be like a prayer in time of need. It will be a pledge of your devotion to our Blessed Mother who brought the Light of our Lives into the world by becoming the mother of Jesus, our Lord.