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 the years ahead
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A prayer for the years ahead

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Almighty God, bless our farmers, workers, and all who provide for this nation. Saint Michael, defend us.

  • Frances
  • New Haven, USA
  • Jun 24
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A blessing for this nation
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A blessing for this nation

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Lord God, grant our nation wisdom and humility for the years ahead. Through Christ our Lord, amen.

  • Brendan
  • Hartford, USA
  • Jun 24
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For our parishes
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For our parishes

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Heavenly Father, guide America with justice, mercy, and truth. Now and for all generations.

  • Joseph
  • Philadelphia, USA
  • Jun 24
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For the persecuted Church
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For the persecuted Church

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Lord Jesus, call our country back to prayer.

  • Charles
  • Dallas, USA
  • Jun 24
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A prayer for our country
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A prayer for our country

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Sacred Heart of Jesus, watch over our young people and keep their faith alive. Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.

  • Bernadette
  • Chicago, USA
  • Jun 24
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For the soul of our country
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For the soul of our country

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Lord God, strengthen marriages and families throughout this country.

  • Catherine
  • St. Louis, USA
  • Jun 24
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Hope for our future
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Hope for our future

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God of our fathers, defend the dignity of every human life in this country. Now and for all generations.

  • Vincent
  • Miami, USA
  • Jun 24
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Mercy for this generation
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Mercy for this generation

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Lord Jesus, guide America with justice, mercy, and truth. Through Christ our Lord, amen.

  • Clare
  • San Francisco, USA
  • Jun 24
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Guide our country
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Guide our country

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O God, welcome the stranger and the immigrant with compassion in this land. May Your light shine from sea to shining sea.

  • Teresa
  • Phoenix, USA
  • Jun 24
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Mercy on our nation
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Mercy on our nation

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Lord God, have mercy on America and lead us into a better way. Through Christ our Lord, amen.

  • Joseph
  • Green Bay, USA
  • Jun 24
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For our children
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For our children

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Father in heaven, bless every parish and community of faith across the United States. We trust in Your mercy.

  • John
  • Worcester, USA
  • Jun 24
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Mercy and grace for America
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Mercy and grace for America

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Heavenly Father, keep the light of faith burning in every American home. Now and for all generations.

  • Lucy
  • New York, USA
  • Jun 24
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