The Mass in Words and Pictures

Incensing of the Offerings

Incensation of the Offerings.  Photograph © Society of Saint Pius X 2003.

The Priest incenses the host and chalice, making the sign of the cross over them with the thurible three times and then encircling them with the thurible a further three times.

He recites the prayer "Incensum istud" ("May this incense... ascend unto thee...") asking God to send His mercy upon the faithful.

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