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Incense is put in the thurible, the deacon asks for and receives the blessing of the priest, then receives the book from the Master of Ceremonies.
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Incense is one of those marks of solemn liturgy which, we hope, will return to more frequent use in our Latin Rite parishes.
Oh, Fine. Just Fine. John 2008
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Incense is burned to the full moon, and many fruits and seeds, all of a symbolical nature denoting the desire for posterity, are set out for the moon goddess.
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Incense from the Latin "to burn," "a mixture of gums or spices and the like, used for the purpose of producing a perfume when burned;" or the perfume itself of the spices, etc., burned in worship.
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I’m one of the few who delights in Norma Kamali’s Incense, which is heavy, smoky copal, but this is very sheer, just a hint on the breeze.
Archive 2009-04-01 Marina Geigert 2009
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I’m one of the few who delights in Norma Kamali’s Incense, which is heavy, smoky copal, but this is very sheer, just a hint on the breeze.
Scent of Time by David Pybus. Part III. Mini Reviews Marina Geigert 2009
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Yet those moments when she appears lost are more than made up for with such unpredictable but beautiful flavors as the swirling instrumental "Incense," which features Kirsten Agnesta on harp.
Reader - MassLive.com Kevin O'Hare 2010
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"Incense," opening with a one-minute harp solo, is practically hymnal in its minimalism, condensing from a light sprinkle to a thick mist before evaporating completely.
Culture Guide Benjamin Sutton 2010
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Notorious B.I.G. track of the same title, and "Incense," on which she harmonizes the Biggie lyrics, "there's gonna be a lot of slow singing and flower bringing if my burglar alarm starts ringing," over a beat reminiscent of Alicia Keys '"Unbreakable."
Black Entertainment : Black News : Urban News : Hip Hop News - EURweb.com 2009
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Notorious B.I.G. track of the same title, and "Incense," on which she harmonizes the Biggie lyrics, "there's gonna be a lot of slow singing and flower bringing if my burglar alarm starts ringing," over a beat reminiscent of Alicia Keys '
Black Entertainment : Black News : Urban News : Hip Hop News - EURweb.com 2009
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