Question: In my parish, we have an antique candle holder for the paschal candle. The design on the candle stand looks like it has some sort of insect, and so my 6-year-old asked me why there were “bugs on the Paschal candle.” Any thoughts? (Newburgh, NY) Answer: My guess is that the “bugs on the paschal candle” were probably meant to be bees. The liturgy for the Mass of the Easter Vigil contains a number of striking elements, such as the blessing of the Easter fire and the lighting of the new paschal candle. One of the most notable prayers unique to the Easter Vigil is an ancient hymn called the “Exsultet.” Ordinarily sung by the deacon – or, in…