Other occasions invite incense too. At a funeral, we incense the remains of the faithful departed. At exposition of the Blessed Sacrament we incense the monstrance. During solemn processions, incense takes the lead. In the Scriptures, incense symbolizes prayer.
Incense delights the eye as well as the nose.
As smoke rises mysteriously to the heavens, it bears our prayers aloft. Paul Turner, pastor of St. John Regis Parish in Kansas City, Mo., holds a doctorate in sacramental theology from Sant' Anselmo University in Rome. The Gospel offers the pearl of great price for which all are searching. While the media can sometimes be at odds with the Christian message, it also offers us unique opportunities for proclaiming the saving truth of Christ to the whole human family, he said. The Catholic Communications Campaign, for which a collection is being taken next weekend, brings hope through its various projects.