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Why do Catholics use Incense
Why Do Catholics Use Incense? The smoke rises. The fragrance fills the church. But have you ever wondered why Catholics use incense at Mass? In this episode of The Catholic Journey, we continue our series The Hidden Meanings Behind Catholic Traditions and discover that incense isn't simply an ancient Catholic custom—it's deeply rooted in Scripture. The Psalms compare our prayers to incense rising before God, and the Book of Revelation gives us an extraordinary glimpse of heaven where incense rises with the prayers of the saints. We'll explore why incense is used to honor the altar, the…
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