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The Fragrance of Bethany: Spikenard Incense from Mount Athos and How to Pray With It

At Bethany a woman broke a jar of precious spikenard over Christ, and the whole house was filled with its fragrance. Discover the story of nard, how Mount Athos incense...
Posted on By Father Thomas

The Unsung Coal: How to Light and Use Church Charcoal for Incense at Home

A practical, prayerful guide to lighting church charcoal safely at home — how to hold the flame, when the coal is ready, how much incense to add, and how to...
Posted on By Father Thomas
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