 |
|
|
|
|
| |
| A
|
B
|
C
|
D
|
E
|
F
|
G
|
H
|
I
|
J
|
K
|
L
|
M
|
N
|
O
|
P
|
Q
|
R
|
S
|
T
|
U
|
V
|
W
|
X
|
Y
|
Z
|
| |
Incense:
From the Latin incendere ("to burn"). It is a fragrant (and now usually hypo-allergenic) powder or resin burned in a small dish or pot (thurible) with charcoal. It has been used in the church since the 4th century. It is used during the service or in the processions as a sign of prayer, honor, and solemnity at liturgical functions.
Some say incense is used to recall one of the three gifts of the Wise Men to the Christ Child. Scripture commends its usage, particularly in Malachi 1:11 and Psalm 141 ("Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense"). Incense is also burned in a large stationary bowl in some churches prior to services to remind people of the prayers of the church.
Intinction Cup: A small cup or chalice which may be used by those who wish to intinct the Host in wine, rather than drinking from the cup. Some congregations use this in addition to the regular chalices.
|
|
