Discount Candles stands on the corner of Gratiot ... Incense, essential oils, and even a line of "Money House Blessing" sprays that double as air fresheners are also part of the stock here.

Candles signify purity or the divine ... Walker, a Methodist minister in Tampa, says she often gets house-blessing requests from gay homeowners. Her theory is that "the church was hesitant ...

"The house feels complete now," she said ... And at the end, everyone lights a candle and says an individual blessing or their wishes for the home." Because of the interest in ritual, there ...