What type of incense used in TLM?

[Madaglan]

Are there any specifications of what type of incense should be used in the TLM? I think most often I associate the TLM with frankincense. In the Eastern churches I’ve been to, however, frankincense is not too frequently used.

 

[WindowsLM]

I wish I knew as well. I asked one of our priests recently and he said it changes, sometimes weekly. I asked because when they use a certain kind it makes me nearly pass out.

I get hot and sweaty, I can barely see, if it’s another kind, doesn’t phase me a bit. /shrug

 

[bpbasilphx]

In the Eastern churches I’ve been to, however, frankincense is not too frequently used.

All incense used in anybody’s church has a frankincense base. However frequently in Eastern churches the frankincense is ground and mixed with essential oils of roses or whatever.

 

[MrDickerson]

Are there any specifications of what type of incense should be used in the TLM? I think most often I associate the TLM with frankincense. In the Eastern churches I’ve been to, however, frankincense is not too frequently used.

It depends on the priest–there is no one kind of incense used at all TLM’s. It’s rather like asking, “What variety of flowers are placed on the altar at TLM’s?” Like Basil said, all incense has a frankincense base. I have smelled different types of incense at Masses I have been to, some have a “myrrh” scent, others a “gardenia” or “roses” scent.

 

[Madaglan]

In the Eastern churches I’ve been to, however, frankincense is not too frequently used.

All incense used in anybody’s church has a frankincense base. However frequently in Eastern churches the frankincense is ground and mixed with essential oils of roses or whatever.

Thanks for the clarification. I remember reading that somewhere.

I burn Ethiopian (pure?) frankincense, and it reminds me of Latin churches.

 

[Torroidial]

In the Eastern churches I’ve been to, however, frankincense is not too frequently used.

All incense used in anybody’s church has a frankincense base. However frequently in Eastern churches the frankincense is ground and mixed with essential oils of roses or whatever.

That’s not true. Resins from other plants often form the basis for incense used in Catholic churches. Around here Gold and White Copal resin is very common and it smells wonderful.

Further, very cheap ecclesiastical incense is nothing more than ground-up wood treated with some sorta scent. There is no resin at all.

 

[malphono]

That’s not true. Resins from other plants often form the basis for incense used in Catholic churches. Around here Gold and White Copal resin is very common and it smells wonderful.

Further, very cheap ecclesiastical incense is nothing more than ground-up wood treated with some sorta scent. There is no resin at all.

True, other resins (and substances) are used. Perhaps bpbasilphx should have said “MOST” instead of “ALL.”

I have a personal blend of pure frankincense, pure myrrh, and floral attar (rose or gardenia or whatever). Great smoke, lovely aroma, and not at all acrid. Someone I know uses frankincense and sandalwood. Not my favorite. (I’m not big on mesquite either, not even on the grill )