Cathedral lights 4161 candles for Lancashire Covid victims

The transcript reflects on the challenges faced during the pandemic, including loss, isolation, and financial hardship. It emphasizes the importance of small joys like family and freedom. The text also discusses faith, resilience, and the role of frontline workers. A ceremony with candles serves as a reminder of the pandemic's impact, while the mass vaccination effort offers hope for a return to normalcy.

What does the lighting of candles symbolize according to the text?

What does the speaker hope for the future regarding normality?