How necessary is it to keep the sanctuary lamp lit while the Blessed Sacrament is in the tabernacle?
The short answer
The sanctuary lamp is required, and it is no minor thing: it signifies the sacramental presence of almighty God.
The sanctuary lamp is required, and it is not a minor matter. It signifies the sacramental presence of almighty God. What greater significance could a lamp have?
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