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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Peace for our communities
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Peace for our communities

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Father in heaven, bless those who founded this nation in hope and sacrifice.

  • Luke
  • San Antonio, USA
  • Jun 24
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Watch over our families
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Watch over our families

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Heavenly Father, call our country back to prayer. Through Christ our Lord, amen.

  • Gabriel
  • El Paso, USA
  • Jun 24
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A people of prayer
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A people of prayer

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Lord, grant our nation wisdom and humility for the years ahead. Saint Michael, defend us.

  • Brendan
  • Baton Rouge, USA
  • Jun 24
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Light for the road ahead
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Light for the road ahead

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Most merciful Lord, protect our children and guard the innocence of the young. Now and for all generations.

  • Michael
  • San Diego, USA
  • Jun 24
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Mercy for our nation
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Mercy for our nation

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Father in heaven, bless every parish and community of faith across the United States. May Your light shine from sea to shining sea.

  • Grace
  • El Paso, USA
  • Jun 24
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Comfort our grieving families
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Comfort our grieving families

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

  • Cecilia
  • Pittsburgh, USA
  • Jun 24
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Hope rekindled for America
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Hope rekindled for America

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Most merciful Lord, heal the divisions that wound our country. Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.

  • David
  • New Haven, USA
  • Jun 24
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Protect religious freedom
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Protect religious freedom

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Almighty God, bless every parish and community of faith across the United States. God bless America.

  • Patrick
  • Washington, USA
  • Jun 24
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The light still burns
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The light still burns

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

  • James
  • Baton Rouge, USA
  • Jun 24
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Praying for our founders’ vision
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Praying for our founders’ vision

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Holy Spirit, grant courage to live the Gospel openly in our country. Now and for all generations.

  • Gianna
  • Denver, USA
  • Jun 24
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For our founders
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For our founders

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Holy Spirit, call our country back to prayer. Hear our prayer.

  • Charles
  • Lafayette, USA
  • Jun 24
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Our country in God’s hands
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Our country in God’s hands

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Lord, watch over the United States and all who call it home. Now and for all generations.

  • Diego
  • San Antonio, USA
  • Jun 24
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