If I take Benadryl, I need to bring a driver too. Otherwise I can’t leave the church until I have had a nap.
the church seems to bypass lots of normal rules and regulations eg employment hours etc…I didn’t respond to the poll. As popular as this might beI say it is time to do away with it. I know several parishes that uses only empty censors for mass. I am also surprised that the various environmental agencies have not had fits over the particulate pollution concerns.
No, not a good idea!!!
Where was this request made?
Add to that Benadry some precious blood where the accidents of wine remian and :hypno:
Yep. I really like the IDEA of incense, but honestly it makes me sick when there is too much.
The county we live in is in the top five in the nation for poor air quality. In 2010 there were more than 200 “red flag” days, days in which the pollution and allergen levels were so high that children, the elderly, and people with respiratory problems were advised not to exercise or spend too much time out of doors.
Comments like this smack of arrogance to me!
I get a similar feeling when the first action is to ban incense before taking any other measures.
If you have never had trouble breathing due to asthma or some other disorder, to be quite honest, you don’t know what you are talking about. There was a time when I thought I would have to miss the funeral Mass of a dear friend because of the incense used by the parish. Even my prescription strength medications could not prevent the asthma attack I had at her husband’s funeral Mass, and I nearly had to go to the hospitial to get it under control. So sorry, a little OTC Benedryl is not going to help me!
See your doctor. I am sure there is something that would aid you.
I find that incense, good incense, does not bother me as much now as it once did, however not every parish uses “good incense” as it can be quite expensive
Actually it can also be quite cheap. Go onto eBay and look for “white copal.” It’s pure natural resin that makes lush smoke that is very easy on those with allergies. Far less harsh and irritating than either Frankincense or Myrrh. It’s much, much better than the perfumed solvent-sprayed wood chips most people pay good money for as “incense.”
When I worked for a liturgy director, I ordered church supplies.
The incense that we used was nice & light and just about everyone could tolerate it. It was quite expensive (about $35 for a 16oz can)and just with funerals, we went through about a can about every 6 weeks to 2 months.
You didn’t understand and/or shop for incense in that case. I’m not sure what a “liturgy director” is but anyone spending a parish’s money on liturgical supplies needs to be knowledgeable of what’s out there.
If we used it at every Sunday Mass (we had 3 of them) our use would have tripled, which would amount to about $420 a year, just for the incense. That does not include the charcoal or the maintenance of the censer (chains on these break all the time) and the time it take to clean & maintain the censer & stand (again, things that must be done regularly if incense is used regularly). So, in the grand scheme of things, most pastors around these parts only use it for funerals and/or special occaisions.
See above. The cost is an absolute non-issue for those who do their homework. White and Gold Copal is used throughout the Americas, including some very poor Catholic communities. www.SmellsBells.com
And to you Jegudiel,
If you want incense so bad, talk to your pastor, and volunteer to pay for it, and to keep everything in good order! And please, have a little charity for others!
What makes you suggest that I don’t already buy incense for my parish? Charity? In any event I think it’s YOU that needs to practice some charity – and some homework!
You are young so you may not have considered this but in our parish there are many elderly with breathing equipment and the incense makes them cough alot. I love incense too but it is not a necessary part of the mass.
I think it’s HORRIBLY wrong to eliminate the use of incense. Many actions can be taken rather than eliminating incense. A church can always have one Mass dedicated as “incense-free.” The pastor can note a week in advance where incense is going to be used so people can take medication before the Mass if they wish, be it OTC or prescribed by their doctor. They can sit towards the back, offer to buy some good and inexpensive hypoallergenic incense and they can volunteer to clean the thurible before it’s used for Mass.
There will always be excuses not to see one’s doctor for medicine to help them cope with incense smoke.
No. You can buy generic pure resin White or Gold Copal incense on eBay for a very low price. It’s far superior to the “blends” of myrrh and frankincense in terms of smoke irritation, lushness and volume of smoke and pleasing smell.
One of the biggest offenders is a dirty thurible crusted with black, burnt resin. Most parishes that rarely use incense have filthy thuribles.
Wow. Is there anyone who’s not greatly concerned about about their family’s health?
I don’t understand what the “no” was refuting.
But to suggest that someone take a sleep aid before going to Mass is wrong. There is no excuse for it, NONE. YOU took it upon yourself to give medical advice to someone. That is not allowed here. In addition, you gave BAD medical advice.
And there will always be people who think that what they want should trump what is best for the community, based on the decision of it’s leader.
Good, pure reason incense need not be expensive.
