“Prayer enlarges the heart until it is capable of containing God’s gift of Himself.” – St. Teresa of Calcutta
Children can partake in the beautiful traditional act of “lighting a candle” during their prayer time with our beautiful wooden prayer candles. The light of the candle is a symbol of our prayer, offered to God in faith.
This simple and beautiful act, invites children to pause and direct their attention towards the Lord. Like adults, the physical act of lighting a candle reminds them that their prayers are real and are heard by God. Our Montessori-inspired candles allow for hands on interaction, cultivate imagination and require no dangerous electricity or batteries.
Children love “lighting” the solid wood toy candle with the included wooden flame disc- then taking it out and doing it again! Whether on a bedside table, shelf, or family altar- these candles are a beautiful call to prayer for children of all ages.
Each candle is printed with beautiful religious artwork on the front, and a corresponding traditional Catholic prayer on the back. Candle without flame disc measures 6 inches tall.
Our Lady of the Rosary
The Hail Mary is one of the most well-known and beloved prayers of Catholicism. It is a beautiful prayer based on two Bible passages from the Gospel of St. Luke- the Annunciation and the Visitation. While reciting it, we are both asking for the Blessed Mother's intercession and praising her example. The Hail Mary is also the basis of the Rosary and the Angelus.
A favorite of European toy manufacturers, our new wood sets are crafted using highly sustainable solid rubberwood from Forest Stewardship Council certified sources, and non-toxic water based paint.
Rubberwood is a highly sustainable and beautiful hardwood. Trees that have finished producing latex on rubber tree farms are cut down to make room for new trees to be planted. Instead of wasting this beautiful wood, it is used to create a variety of home goods and toys! We've very intentionally selected rubberwood for this reason, to avoid deforestation and ensure our wooden toys are truly environmentally friendly.
I ordered this to add to my son's Easter basket. It's going to be a beautiful addition to his nursery and I think we'll "light" the candle nightly when we pray the rosary together. 🤍
I absolutely love these candles! Such an awesome way to pray with my little - every night he will “light the candle” and we will say our prayers. I got the Guardian Angel candle (it’s his favorite prayer) and St. Mary of the Rosary because he was born on her day.
I love these wooden prayer candles! I have a few in my kids rooms and they are my go to gifts for young kids! They are so cute and durable, a good combination for kids.
I bought two of these candles for elderly friends in assisted living facilities. They aren't allowed to light real candles because of the fire hazard and because some of the residents use oxygen. The battery operated candles are hard for their arthritic hands to turn on. So these wooden candles were safe and reverent additions to their rooms. I like the prayers printed on the backs.
Striking graphics of Our Lady and fabulous for young children to practice their small motor skills with the wooden flame. Love the prayers on the back of each candle too.
I gave this as part of a Christmas gift with the Holy Mother Mary rag doll. The kids and parents were in love and so appreciative of the gift. I'm so glad that I found Shining Light before the holidays to share with family and friends.
We use this candle in my kindergarten classroom. Every time we pray, a student “lights” the candle then afterwards “blows it out”. It’s an amazing way to show devotion to prayer and tradition of prayer candles without the threat of real flames!
As a Catholic school teacher, my kindergarteners are learning their prayers with all four of the Shining Light candles with the prayers on the back. They all want to be the prayer leader who holds the candle! These are so well made and artistically perfect for children. Charming!
Our Granddaughter just learned the Hail Mary (she is 4), so this was the perfect Easter gift. She loves lighting her candle and following along with the prayer on the back.
Purchased for my 5 and 3 year old granddaughters. With the Hail Mary on the back of the candle, it is a good way to teach them the prayer as they display the candle in their room.