A candle is a light. Symbolically, it represents Christ, the Light sent by the Father to show us the way to salvation. The Paschal candle reminds us of Christ risen and glorious. During the Wedding Mass, as in all masses, there are lighted candles on the altar. After the Sanctus, two more candles were lit ...
... one on either side of US. In this way it signifies our identification with Christ, who will be our guide in our married life.
