The Vigil Light at Saint Ogmus Parish was constantly turned on and off by Father Usk and Emily Faldstool, who sprained her finger during such action (Saint Fidgeta and Other Parodies; 23).
Becky May Tipover tattles on a boy who threatens to steal all the vigil lights from a church and roast her over their flame (Saint Fidgeta and Other Parodies, 48).
During Hamish Runcet's career as verger at the Church of Saint Edwy (1889-1925), he never let the sanctuary light go out (Saint Fidgeta and Other Parodies, 100).
Mother Ximenes' Handbook for Grade School Nuns features a story about a man near death who hasn't gone to Communion for years, and a little girl who goes in the night asking for a priest; she asks at a church window with a "flickering red light" and is told no priest would assist with last rites (Saint Fidgeta and Other Parodies, 108).
Inspiration[]
In many Christian churches there is an vigil light, or altar lamp, not only as an ornament of the altar but for the purpose of worship. In Roman Catholic churches this is to demonstrate the belief that the Blessed Sacrament is reserved or stored and Christ is present throughout. In the Catholic Church, red is widely used as the color of the light[1].
Reference[]
- ↑ Wikipedia: Altar lamp