Italy.   Photo by  Paul Goldfinger ©  Re-post from 2014 on Blogfinger.net.  Passover and Easter are approaching.

 

By Paul Goldfinger,  Editor Blogfinger.net

 

The writing on top is in Hebrew. It is the blessing for lighting the candles on the eve of  the Sabbath. If you try to read it, you need to go from right to left.

Is it wrong to mix these two religions in this post?  I don’t think so. Religion in its most elemental form consists of people seeking God in one way or another.

Candles give off light, just like the sun, the moon and the stars. All people share the gift of light, regardless of religion or no religion.  So, as in this church, anyone can light a candle anywhere and find peace in the light.

And anyone can find God when listening to Mozart, even in the dark.

 

CLARINET CONCERTO IN A MAJOR, ADAGIO

 

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Posted in Music, Photography by Paul Goldfinger | Tagged Candles in Italy | 6 Comments

6 Responses

1. on March 26, 2021 at 1:11 pm Polly Carl

   I just sent a note to ten relatives who might have otherwise missed this post. It should be shared and shared and…

   
   
2. on July 18, 2014 at 9:46 am MaryLou

   I agree with Miss Lisa. This post gave me goose bumps.

   
   
3. on July 17, 2014 at 4:34 pm Miss Lisa

   Well said, Mr. Blogfinger! Your sentiments are wonderful on this post!

   
   
4. on July 17, 2014 at 10:33 am Rose Marie Smith

   Thank you for sharing these thoughts.

   
   
5. on July 17, 2014 at 10:09 am deirdre

   Far from being wrong, this observant Catholic thinks it is beautiful!

   
   
6. on July 16, 2014 at 8:37 pm Rev Jeneba Charkey

   As an ordained Interfaith minister and an observant Jew, I am delighted to see this post. Thank you!