Q: Father Paul. Thank you for the blog. I look forward to learning something new with each email from you.
In my journey to learn more about the liturgy, I have not found a place that explains when and which candles in the Sanctuary are to be lit based on the day of the liturgical calendar.
The GIRM has some basic information, but nothing that elaborates on candles.
Looking forward to your answer.
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A: You may find this response helpful, even though the question is different: https://paulturner.org/altar-candles/
In short, you’re asking for information the GIRM does not provide. The relationship between the number of lighted candles and the liturgical calendar may be determined by the parish.