spiritual smells bible
Speaking from the point of religious view, “God” can be perceived through the active senses of the body. Even in those that for some reason are not yet active. Although it may seem incredible, The sense of smell is capable of perceiving aromas beyond the physical plane.
Many people have claimed that at some point they perceived non-existent aromas. The truth is that smell also has certain secondary functions. Once activated they are capable of discovering a wide variety of spiritual smells bible and ancient references assure it.
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The smell of Rose has a spiritual meaning that goes beyond smell.
Characteristics of spiritual odors
There are many circumstances in which it is possible to perceive these very particular fragrances. This is one of the reasons why their meaning can also vary depending on the context in which they may occur. However, this type of aromas have certain characteristics that make their identification easier. Some of these are the following:
- Duration time: in regards to the spiritual aromas, The duration time can be a few seconds. Others can last even for many years, it may be incredible but it is true.
- Scent: Generally, these fragrances are usually sweet and for the most part the aroma is more floral. Roses, jasmine, violets, lilies and also incenseare the most common.
- Context: According to some biblical stories, spiritual odors emanated from people who had just died. Although sometimes these fragrances belonged to people who were still alive.
- Origin of the smell: Now, normally this type of fragrance usually originates from Dead people, However, they may have other sources. Some belonged to other places that were previously frequented by saints.
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Teresa of Lisieux, better known as Saint Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, is one of the best-known and beloved saints in the Catholic Church.
Sanctities that gave off spiritual odors
Currently, there are many records of sanctities that were characterized by emanating spiritual fragrances. Some of the most recognized stories are the following:
- Saint Therese of Lisieux: She was a Carmelite of French origin whose body gave off an intense aroma of roses on the day of her death. The incredible thing is that this fragrance lingered in the place for several consecutive days. Months later during her exhumation, the beautiful smell of roses still emanated from her body.
- Mary of the Angels: a nasturtium of Italian origin capable of emanating from its body a sweet aroma of holiness. During her ecstasy you could see how she levitated for a long time.
- Saint Teresa of Avila: One of the main peculiarities of this sanctity is that it was possible to perceive an intense smell of roses emanating from her body.
- Saint Gerard Maiella: He was an Archbishop of Spanish origin who the people who passed by him loved to touch his clothing. Even many of his followers kissed his hands, because he gave off a unique and subtle perfumed aroma.
- Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Once he died, his remains gave off a strong aroma called by some believers as “Fragrant and Heavenly.” This perfume remained after its exhumation was completed.