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How incense at Mass might reduce airborne diseases

Both science and history of Church practice confirm the purifying ability of burning frankincense during religious services


The Catholic Church has used incense during religious services for millennia. Even before Christianity, Israelites used incense in worship, as the Psalmist records, “Let my prayer be incense before you; my uplifted hands an evening offering” (Psalm 141:2). Incense became a central part of the Church’s liturgy, not only because of its symbolism, but also on account of medicinal benefits.-- More...

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