This Little Light of Thine shines the light of the Sanctuary Lamp into your heart, calling everyone to an astonishing act of faith rooted in joy: the Risen Jesus is truly present, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in each tabernacle in every Catholic church in the world. Extraordinary faith, extraordinary book.
The sanctuary lamp flickers near the golden house of God, glowing like a little flame of love. This Little Light of Thine draws children into the mystery of Jesus’ Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist through poetic language and radiant imagery. Page by page, young readers discover why the light shines — because Jesus is here!
Based on the words of Christ, “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20), this story tenderly reveals the beauty of Eucharistic faith in the heart of the Church. From the Star of Bethlehem to the flame of Our Lady’s love, this luminous journey helps children recognize the burning light of the sanctuary candle as a sign of hope, joy, and divine love.
Inspired by the Gospel of John — “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” — This Little Light of Thine leads the hearts of children to the tabernacle, where the Light of the World waits with merciful love for each of us.
This Little Light of Thine
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” These words from the Prologue of the Gospel of St. John reveal to us the joyful truth of the absolute victory of Christ over sin and death—the darkness of our world. “[He] is the Light of the World” radiating His peace into the hearts of all those who suffer, bringing hope in the darkness.
This Little Light of Thine connects this core teaching of the Catholic Faith, the identity of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist, marked by the silent but bright witness of the sanctuary lamp. This little light boldly yet calmly proclaims the presence of the Light of the World hidden behind the gilded doors of the tabernacle.
It is my hope that the children who read this book will encounter a deeper love for the Eucharist and a greater appreciation for the sanctuary candle and find a deep, abiding hope in the unconquerable Light of the World.
