Why Incense at Mass?

When we see incense at Mass, it reminds us of heaven; indeed, it should remind us that our worship of God in the Christian liturgy

is divine in origin. ... The visual imagery of the smoke and the smell remind us of the transcendence of the Mass which links heaven with earth, and allow us to enter into the presence of God.

What does the Catholic Church burn for incense?

The most prevalent ingredient in the incense used in Roman Catholic incense is frankincense; however, the primary ingredient used in incense may vary from parish to parish. In addition tousing frankincense, some Roman Catholic parishes may use myrrh as the main or sole ingredient in their incense.

Why do they wave incense in church?

The smoke of burning incense is interpreted by both the Western Catholic and Eastern Christian churches as a symbol of the prayer of the faithful rising to heaven.