The four candles...

In a dark room there were four lit candles…

The illumination was weak but it still filled the room.

The candles burned and were consumed slowly.

The room was so quite that one could hear their conversation.

The first started to talk and said to the others…”I’m peace. But human beings fail to maintain peace; so nothing is left for me to do but to extinguish myself!”

And so it did…

Little by little the candle left its flame goes out completely.

After a few moments, the second candle said,” I’m faith, but unfortunately, there is no need for me. Human beings do not want to have anything to do with me. And for this reason it makes no sense that I remain alight…”

The candle stopped speaking and after, a few moments…A light breeze blew on the candle and puts its flame out.

With profound sadness, the third candle said, “I’m Love, but I do not have strength to continue burning. Human beings do not recognize my value. And they do not understand my importance. They even hate those who love them the most, their family!”

And without waiting any longer, the candle left itself out.

Unexpectedly, they heard footsteps approaching the door…

A young boy entered the room and saw there three extinguished candles…

Frightened by the semi darkness he said: “What are you doing? You must stay lit! I am afraid of the dark!”

And after saying this, he burst into tears.

Then the fourth candle begin to speak and said,” Do not fear! Don’t cry!”

"As long as I am still burning we can always light the other three candles again…I am Hope!”

With shining eyes with filled tears the young boy picked up the candle of hope…And relit the other three candles.