Here's a couple of pictures from our candle making day on Saturday. (ok, the pictures didn't work - i will try again tomorrow)

We are making batches of purple and pink candles for advent. The wax is all recycled from used church candles and beeswax. We were saying prayers and intentions as we made the candles, aloud and in our hearts. Candle-making is a pretty slow and methodical process, dipping many layers, so we had plenty of time to pray.
Some of the things prayed for were:
peace on earth, an equitable world, warmth for families this winter, forgiveness, patience, wellbeing of all the creatures on our planet....