Holy Smokes: Why Do Catholics Use Incense? - Good Catholic
Holy Smokes: Why Do Catholics Use Incense? - Good Catholic
Jan 4, 2021
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Why do Catholics use incense at Mass? Incense is a visible sign of our invisible prayers rising up to the heavens. Its use can be found in both the Old and New Testaments. But what’s the point? Well, think of it like this. We engage with the *physical* world through our 5 senses. By adding a *physical* element to that which is spiritual (such as our prayers), our mind, body, and soul can all be engaged. The *visible* sight of the smoke rising to heaven and the smell of the incense orient our min
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Why do Catholics use incense at Mass? Incense is a visible sign of our invisible prayers rising up to the heavens. Its use can be found in both the Old and New Testaments. But what’s the point? Well, think of it like this. We engage with the *physical* world through our 5 senses. By adding a *physical* element to that which is spiritual (such as our prayers), our mind, body, and soul can all be engaged. The *visible* sight of the smoke rising to heaven and the smell of the incense orient our min
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Why We don’t use incense at Sunday Mass For many, incense is the fragrance of prayer rising to God. It is beautiful, solemn, and traditional. But here, in our community, incense can wound instead of heal. Let me explain. The deeper reason is far more pastoral: many of the people we serve carry heavy trauma connected to smoke and fire. Some saw their homes burnt before their very eyes during attacks. Some survived earthquakes where dust and smoke meant death and destruction. For them, smoke is no
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Explaining The Bible on Instagram: "Catholics and Orthodox Christians use incense in worship for these key reasons: • Biblical symbolism: It represents prayers rising to heaven (Psalm 141:2; Revelation 8:3–4). • Purification and reverence: The fragrant smoke sanctifies the space, altar, and people, warding off evil and honoring God’s presence. • Sensory worship: It engages the sense of smell, enhancing the sacred atmosphere and drawing participants into prayer. The practice dates to Old Testamen
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