Cantica Incense (1-lb. bag)

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From the Holy Rood Guild
CANTICA INCENSE (1-lb. bag)


From The Holy Rood Guild at St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, Massachusetts, Cantica Incense (derived from the Latin word canticum, meaning song) has a rich, floral scent that will lift your spirits and fill your heart and home with aromatic chords.

1-lb. resealable foil bag keeps incense fresh & fragrant


St. Joseph's Abbey: Spencer, Massachusetts

St. Joseph's Abbey is a monastery of the Catholic Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (O.C.S.O.), popularly known as the "Trappists", located in Spencer, Massachusetts.

The Abbey was founded in 1950 by Belgian and French Trappist monks from the Monastery of Our Lady of the Valley in Valley Falls, Rhode Island, which had burned to the ground. In the rustic hills of central New England, they established a new home in which to follow an age-old contemplative way of life.

The monastery became known internationally as the origin of the Centering Prayer movement, whose leading proponents were monks at the monastery: Fr. William Meninger, Fr. M. Basil Pennington and Fr. Thomas Keating.

Work has always been greatly esteemed in the Cistercian tradition, since it gives the monks the opportunity to follow in Christ' footsteps and share in His Divine work of creation and restoration. The monks produce products whose sale provides for their livelihood and for the care of the poor. Since the 1950s, they have produced Trappist Preserves, their popular line of jams and jellies. Since 1949, The Holy Rood Guild has created beautiful, finely-tailored liturgical vestments to enhance the dignity of the Sacred Liturgy.

How to burn incense in your home:

First, if using larger charcoal break it into halves or quarters. One quarter piece of charcoal is sufficient for most small censers used at home. If using small (dime size) charcoal, there is no need to break it up.

Next, use kitchen tongs, pliers, or large tweezers to hold the charcoal over a lighted candle or a gas flame. It is best to do this over a metal pan or sink as the charcoal will spark. Place the charcoal into your censer bowl and wait until it is glowing red.

Finally place a pinch (about 1-3 grains if a granular incense) of incense onto the smoldering charcoal. Cense the rooms of your house making the sign of the cross.

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15 reviews

HEAVEN
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 11, 2024  |  By Eric F.
I'll keep it simple. When you get to Heaven, it will smell like this incense. I have been buying this for YEARS now. I used to get it when I lived in Boston from the Pauline Sisters off Tremont Street. I was SO glad when I found this online. I WILL recommend to my beloved Benedictines that they PLEASE return to offering the smaller cans which they had back in the day.
Eric F.


Dependable Service and Excellent Product
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 7, 2022  |  By DR WM M.
Our Parish Church has used this wonderful incense in our thrice-weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Holy Hours and Benediction. I strongly encourage others to do the same. Blessings, Dr Marshall
DR WM M.


one of my favorite incense
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Mar 8, 2022  |  By CONNIE
Laudate is one of my favorite incense! We use it in my church parish as our basic incense used most often. It is easy on allergies which is a huge plus in this area. Smells great!
CONNIE


favorite
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Feb 17, 2022  |  By John L.
This is one of my favorite incense to use for the liturgy
John L.


favorite
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Feb 17, 2022  |  By John L.
This is one of my favorite incense for the liturgy!
John L.


Cantica and Laudate Incense.
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 28, 2021  |  By Thomas E.
I have found this incense to be very unique and quite pleasant, give it a try!
Thomas E.


Calmness and peace, relaxing
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Apr 10, 2021  |  By Frank S.
Adds a relaxing sent to my environment bringing out calmness. enjoyed the lite scent
Frank S.


Celestial Fragrance
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 22, 2020  |  By Fr Mike
Cantica incense has really ministered to my spiritual quest. I thank all my friends who helped me to buy some bags of Cantica to enable me enjoy my liturgical celebrations throughout the year. Holy Rood Monks keep it up! Fr Mike
Fr Mike


Incense
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Dec 12, 2019  |  By St Thomas
We receive compliments on our choice of incense.
St Thomas


Cantica Incense from the Holy Rood Guild
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Aug 9, 2019  |  By Daniel M.
very satisfied with the incense
Daniel M.


Lovely
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 15, 2017  |  By Michelle C.
I had to purchase this incense after moving back home from Burlington, Vermont. The one priest used this scent and told me how I could purchase my own! Its a heavenly scent and my husband and I love to use it in our home. I also plan on giving some to my parish priest to use during the Holy Triduum this year. Thank you!
Michelle C.


A prayerful reward of peace
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon May 3, 2016  |  By Helen M.
The scent fills the church. We now use our incense in two church's for every occasion.
Helen M.


Cantica incense
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Apr 6, 2016  |  By Kevin E
Been looking for a long time to match the incense my Church uses. Look no more! Perfect!
Kevin E


Authentic
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 4, 2016  |  By Lewis
I checked the sacrisity at church to see what incense we use, it is Laudate. I ordered samples from Monastery Greetings & burned it at home on an electric incense burner. The texture of the incense is similar to moist pipe tobacco & is dark brown in color. It has a citrusy scent . When burned the scent is intense at first then fades to this wonderful light delicate scent - the familiar scent from church. Ordering more when I use up the samples.
Lewis


incense
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Aug 22, 2015  |  By helen moffitt
Our parish priest Fr. Schrad & Monsignor Sernett, both enjoy the aroma for our Benediction.
helen moffitt

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