This Sunday, December 1, begins the season of Advent.  In many churches this day will be marked by lighting the first candle in the Advent wreath.  For many, this first candles will be a candle for Hope.

   What is the Hope for which this candle is lit?  Where do you find Hope in your life, your community, your church, or your world? 

How do you feel about lit candles being given to the baptism parents. I shudder when I see the holding a wee babe in one arm and a lit candle in the other hand amidst the lace and silk of baptisimal gowns. Unlit okay but this grandma doesnt like lit.

Anyone else?