In the Catholic Church, incense symbolizes prayer rising to heaven, purification, and sanctification. Used during Mass, Benediction, and other solemn liturgies, incense is placed on burning charcoal in a censer or thurible. The priest or deacon swings the thurible to honor the altar, the Gospel, the Eucharist, clergy, and congregation. Its fragrant smoke signifies reverence and the presence of the divine. Psalm 141:2—“Let my prayer be incense before you”—highlights its biblical roots. Incense al