"And all the multitude of the people was praying without, at the hour of incense." [Luke 1:10]
"And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing on the right side of the altar of incense." [Luke 1:11]
"And another angel came, and stood before the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given to him much incense, that he should offer of the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar, which is before the throne of God." [Apocalypse (Revelation) 8:3]
Do you have any more stupid comments?
Incense is prayer and smudges are cleansing?
In view that this is not a caucus thread, it would seem a great opportunity for a teachable moment, since the scriptures you admirably cited do not mention which herbs or plants were used in the hour / altar of incense. What are the incense compounds in use in the Catholic Church today, and how were the formulae determined?
Asking for all your Reformation FRiends, who stand in solidarity with true believers in Jesus Christ.