A Ritual for a New Year

I light my candle in memory of all who have passed away this past year.

I light my candle that hatred passes with the end of this year.

I light my candle and banish darkness, of the night and the heart.

I light my candle in hope that the Grinch finds a heart.

I light my candle praying that the children of Abraham can come together, that Ishmael and Isaac do NOT need the death of Abraham to come together to grieve.

I light my candle that all may be cared for and loved.

I light my candle with a wish that our leaders learn the love of peace, and the peace of love.

I light my candle in love, that Love is love is love is love is love is love is love.

I light my candles in love, to welcome the light!