The giving of the white garment or cloth to signify our sinless state after baptism; and 6. The giving of the lighted candle to signify the light of faith and fire of love that should dwell in our ...

which will as it were "confirm" and complete the baptismal anointing. 1243 The white garment symbolizes that the person baptized has "put on Christ," 42 has risen with Christ. The candle , lit ...

Since then, he’s put out Christ for You on the Lord’s Supper and Word and Water on baptism, both riffing on the Lutheran ...

In the past few years, I’ve become a candle obsessive. It started out sporadically, during the odd bath or to banish the smell of cooked food, but now it’s a full-on hobby. I burn them for ...

Among the highlights? Three new Diptyque holiday candles, as well as the brand's buzzy basil-scented candle that wafts away unpleasant odors at home. Also from Diptyque, this pine tree-shaped ...

Hand me a pine—or gingerbread-scented candle, and I’m instantly transported to memories of Christmases past. So, when it comes to holiday gifting, candle advent calendars filled with scented ...

At least a week before any such baptism is to take place, the Minister shall give notice thereof to the Bishop of the Diocese or whomsoever he shall appoint for the purpose. The person to be baptized ...

The simplest answer to that question is that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is the receiving of the Holy Spirit. The baptism is the Holy Spirit quickening us, living in us, being Christ’s ...

Candles are timeless gifts that are especially well-received by the fragrance lovers on your list. For those looking to make a holiday surprise a little more magical this year, consider wrapping ...

Different Christian denominations may have variations in how they observe Advent, but here are some common traditions and practices associated with the holiday season: Advent Wreath: Lighting candles ...

I would say, first of all, that I’m not at all an advocate of baptismal regeneration. I don’t think that baptism conveys regeneration either for infants or for adults. Regeneration is a sovereign work ...