"Candles were, and are, commonly used to burn before shrines towards which the faithful wish to show special devotion. The candle burning its life out before a statue is no doubt felt in some ill-defined way to be symbolical of prayer and sacrifice."³

There were many places in the church where people could light candles in prayer and remembrance. These candles were located at the rear of the church on the left hand side as you face away from the altar. Since our visit occurred duing Lent, I'm presuming that these candles were lit to Jesus Christ, whose death and resurrection are honoured at the end of Lent, during Easter.