Divine Mercy | Hyssop + Wood
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These redemptive scents of hyssop and wood are inspired by Divine Mercy. The feast of Divine Mercy, instituted by Pope St. John Paul II, is celebrated on the second Sunday of Easter, concluding the Octave of Easter.
Behind the Inspiration
Hyssop appears in the Old Testament multiple times and is often used for cleansing. In Psalm 51, the famous lament and cry for mercy, David begs God "Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow." The first time hyssop appears in the Bible is at the Passover, foreshadowing Christ's redemptive love on the Cross, as hyssop was used to spread the blood of the lamb upon the wooden doorposts.
And in the New Testament, in John's gospel, hyssop is present at the Crucifixion. When Jesus upon the wooden Cross cries out "I thirst," hyssop is used to give the Paschal Lamb sour wine. It is at this moment, right before he gives up his spirit to the Father, that Jesus cries out for us. And it was there at the Cross that Jesus's heart was pierced, from which blood and water gushed forth as a fount of mercy for us.
Holy Faith collection | 45+ hour burn time | 6 oz. candle
You’ll get the cleanest, longest, and safest burn from your candle with a few simple steps:
- Always trim the wick before lighting to 1/8”–1/4”
- Burn until the melted wax reaches edge to edge, or very nearly, to reduce tunneling
- Burn only up to 4 hours at a time
- Always keep a burning candle in sight, away from flammable materials, out of drafts, out of reach of pets and children, and on a heat-safe surface
- Keep out of direct sunlight
I have enjoyed several of the CORDA candles in the past that I received as gifts. Battle Cry was my favorite until I discovered Divine Mercy. Such a beautiful scent that is not overwhelming, and really makes my prayer space cozy and relaxed. The packaging was perfect and it shipped very quickly. Thank you, Anna, for all the beautiful work you do! Will definitely be a returning customer!
This was bought as a gift for my dear friend and she loved it!! These candles are awesome! I will keep buying them as gifts, and a few for myself too!!
I originally bought this candle because it was the Divine Mercy candle, and I had no idea what to expect from a "hyssop + wood" candle, but I LOVE it! The scent is so soft and relaxing. I like very neutral and clean scents and this candle is both in a unique way. I love it and will be ordering another one. :)
Corda candles have a unique twist on your traditional home candles. They not only smell lovely, but are so beautiful and elegant. Inspired by the Saints, they ignite all of our senses for worship. These candles remind me to pray as flame catches my attention in my office. Whatever Saint I have chosen to pray with, gives me hope that I’m praying with a friend and together petitioning the Lord for answered prayers.
I would also like to mention Anna is the sweetest. We are praying that God continues blessing Corda.
I got three candles to give away as gifts and they all smelled amazing. The ordering process, shipping and packaging were all perfect. Can’t wait to order more.
We are looking forward to providing these candles as gifts to the staff at our Catholic school! Beautifully made and packaged, bringing us closer to Christ through the Holy Spirit.
