We ask this through Christ our Lord. The bowls of water are then passed around the people who dip their fingers in the water and make the sign of the cross. Smoking is a traditional ceremony which takes place in many different parts of this country. The smoking can mean preparation, cleansing, purifying, or the driving away of evil spirits. Fragrant Australian oils such as eucalyptus, wattle, Australian bush , etc can be poured onto the coals.
Fragrant smoke is produced.
The oils are readily available in stores.