Why do we need to light up candles when we offer a prayer?

Question

Why do we need to light up candles when we offer a prayer?

Answer 1

as another said you don't have to  this custom was started by the Catholic Popes many years ago in conjunction with the people who makes the candles and they split the money

Answer 2

You do not need to, it is just tradition and custom for some people.

Answer 3

Friend,

When we are offering prayer , we are believing in GOD nd so we are praying.

In all religions God is supposed to be LIGHT.

So we light up candles or jyoti beore we offer prayer so that our minds can be steady on the God as we see the LIGHT before us.

So , we light the candles.

Answer 4

(1)  To remind you of where humanity would be if our fate rested on the answer to your prayers

(2)  To remind you of where we will be if religion has it way

Answer 5

It's to take prayers up to the sky god.

Also churches make a big profit from the candles

Answer 6

For Jesus said I am the Light of the World.

Answer 7

well good question dear friend

because we trust god and we pray to god iam right na before praying god light up candles is WISH ME GOOD LUCK AND SAVE ME ALL THE TIME  this is meaning  ok i guess u understand now

Answer 8

The divo, the divine flame, symbolises the matchless, infinite light of God and is an important element in Hindu worship. All actions begin with the lighting of the divo. Every Hindu desires for the divine light of knowledge and freedom from maya and so with these noble thoughts the divo is lit each day.

Answer 9

Apparently it makes spirits and angels be able to see you better through their dimension.  They say for them to see us is like looking through soup, so a candle helps them see better.  Also apparently red candles are not good to burn for prayer.