Light a Candle

Welcome to Aid to the Church in Need’s spiritual sanctuary dedicated to our country’s 250th anniversary.

Please light a candle and leave your own special wish or prayer for our nation. Let your candle symbolically light a path for peace, hope and love for the United States and its citizens.

There are currently 251 lit candles for USA. Click here to light a candle.

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A prayer for our nation
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A prayer for our nation

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God of our fathers, turn the hearts of our nation back to You. We trust in Your mercy.

  • Susan
  • San Francisco, USA
  • Jun 24
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Light for our country
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Light for our country

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Almighty God, call our country back to prayer. Now and for all generations.

  • Joan
  • Bridgeport, USA
  • Jun 24
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Restore faith to our land
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Restore faith to our land

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Most merciful Lord, watch over our young people and keep their faith alive. Hear our prayer.

  • Margaret
  • New York, USA
  • Jun 24
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For our communities
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For our communities

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Most merciful Lord, make us one people under God, despite all that divides us. May Your light shine from sea to shining sea.

  • Elizabeth
  • Philadelphia, USA
  • Jun 24
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Guide our path
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Guide our path

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Blessed Mother, turn the hearts of our nation back to You. Hear our prayer.

  • Rosa
  • Philadelphia, USA
  • Jun 24
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Unite our divided land
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Unite our divided land

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Almighty God, bless America in this 250th anniversary year and renew her faith. Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.

  • Cecilia
  • Cleveland, USA
  • Jun 24
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Under God, indivisible
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Under God, indivisible

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Sacred Heart of Jesus, keep the light of faith burning in every American home. Through Christ our Lord, amen.

  • Anne
  • San Jose, USA
  • Jun 24
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Healing for our country
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Healing for our country

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Father in heaven, guide America with justice, mercy, and truth. Hear our prayer.

  • Colleen
  • Pittsburgh, USA
  • Jun 24
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Light for our nation
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Light for our nation

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O God, grant our nation wisdom and humility for the years ahead.

  • Clara
  • Lafayette, USA
  • Jun 24
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A grateful heart for America
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A grateful heart for America

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O God, have mercy on America and lead us into a better way.

  • Catherine
  • New Orleans, USA
  • Jun 24
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In thanksgiving for the gift of this country
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In thanksgiving for the gift of this country

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Most merciful Lord, grant courage to live the Gospel openly in our country. Through Christ our Lord, amen.

  • Kateri
  • Newark, USA
  • Jun 24
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In thanksgiving for religious liberty
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In thanksgiving for religious liberty

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Almighty God, bless America in this 250th anniversary year and renew her faith. God bless America.

  • Cyril
  • Miami, USA
  • Jun 24
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