Icons, Incense, Candles, Sacred Gifts
Now let me say this, just so there is no confusion here or anywhere here on this site, I am Christian. However, I mix my spirituality with Buddist and other religions to create my own version of loving God. I have principles about going to Mass that I follow. But I also believe in saging, and other rituals. Someone questioned me about burning incense. In both the Catholic & Greek faiths, we burn everything from charcoal, frankincense, myrrh, roses, jasmine, cinnamon, desert pine, honey amber, just to name a few. I use these at my alter at home.
Also, in my Parish, we have many services called Byzantine, but I don't attend them because they are in Spanish. So it wouldn't help me.
I also have many statues inside and outside my home. It is my way of showing others that I am faithful to only one Lord. I find comfort in them, esp. when I was very sick.
It is my belief that God knows my thoughts, my heart, my mind long before I speak them. There is no place I can hide, nor do I want too.
I hope this helps explain my faith.
Peace,
Andrew
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