The Use of Incense During the Mass and at Other Times. An Explanation

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On the History and Use of Incense ~ Liturgical Arts Journal

Incense, with its sweet-smelling perfume and high-ascending smoke, is typical of the good Christian’s prayer, which, enkindled in the heart by the fire of God’s love and exhaling the odour of Christ, rises up a pleasing offering in His sight