April 12 - Traditional Indulgence of the day!
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We are evaluating old indulgences that have been approve on todays date of:
April
12
List of Traditional materials we will be looking at today, and the current/withstanding grants that they satisfy (directly or indirectly).
43. I believe in God the Father
partial indulgence… Grant 28
149. Visiting the Bl. Sacr. In spirit
Notwithstanding
320. My soul doth magnify the Lord
partial indulgence… Grant 17
511. A Prayer – O invincible defender
partial indulgence… Grant 21
656. Invocation - Jesus, Saviour of the world
partial indulgence… General Grant 1
657. A Day dedicated to the Sanctification of the Clergy
potential partial indulgence… Grant 5
780. VISITS TO THE CHURCHES OF THE STATIONS
Notwithstanding
NOTE:
Every prayer may be eligible for a partial indulgence, if applied correctly, under Grant 15.
Every invocation may be eligible for a partial indulgence, if applied correctly, under ‘General Grant ’ 1
Every practice may be eligible for a partial indulgence, if it is applied correctly, under one of the ‘General Grant’s 2, 3, or 4
Some spelling errors may be present.
Abbreviations that are found at the end of an indulgence prayer/practice (like S. P. Ap., and S. C. Ind.,) are, in essence, a specific ecclesiastical approval for a particular indulgence.
Traditional indulgences are ordered by their last date of approval.
The full written outline of the requirements for a partial or plenary indulgence, found at the end of an indulgence prayer/practice, may be omitted if not all of the information is unique or notable. (You will see three dots when there is a break in text …)
CHAPTER I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” - II. ACTS OF THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES AND OF CONTRITION
43. I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven; sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. An indulgence of 5 years. A plenary indulgence, on the usual conditions, provided that the Apostles' Creed, as given above, be recited daily for a month in a spirit of devotion (S. P. Ap., April 12, 1940)
This prayer is called the Apostle’s Creed, which is granted an indulgence under Grant 28, just for the prayer itself. The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who devoutly recite either the Apostles’ Creed or the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed;
Another important point to address is Norm 19, which says: The work prescribed for acquiring a plenary indulgence connected with a church or oratory consists of a devout visit during which an Our Father and the Creed are recited, unless other directives have been laid down. There are approximately 8 grants that use this norm, and so they require this Creed (or the Nicene version of it).
CHAPTER III. ‘GOD THE SON’ – Art. IV. - “JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT – II. ACTS OF ADORATION
149. The faithful who are hindered by sickness or some other just cause from visiting the Blessed Sacrament in church, and who make such a visit in the spirit of faith in the real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament at home or wherever they are detained, reciting five times Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be, with the addition of one Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be for the intentions of the Sovereign Pontiff, are granted: An indulgence of 5 years; A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if they make such a devout visit for seven continuous days provided that they are still under the same lawful impediment (S. P. Ap., Apr. 12, 1935).
This is a Notwithstanding indulgence. However, it may still occasionally apply under a Norm instead. Norm 24 states:Confessors can commute either the prescribed work or the conditions in favor of those for whom these are impossible because of a legitimate impediment. Although it doesn't outline this Act of Adoration specifically, there may be rare occasions where some or all of this traditional grant might be applied.
CHAPTER V. “THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY” – Art. I “GENERAL DEVOTIONS TO THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN” – IV. Canticle, Hymns and Antiphons
320. My soul doth magnify the Lord : And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Because He hath regarded the lowliness of His handmaid: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
For He that is mighty hath done great things to me: and holy is His Name.
And His mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear Him.
He hath showed might with His arm: He hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the lowly.
He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away:
He hath received Israel His servant, being mindful of His mercy:
As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever. (Luke 1, 46)
An indulgence of 3 years. An indulgence of 5 years, if the canticle is recited on the feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or on any Saturday of the year. A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions for the daily recitation of this canticle (S. C. Ind., Sept. 20, 1879 and Feb. 22, 1888; S. P. Ap., Feb. 18, 1936 and April 12, 1940)
In Grant 17, which addresses Marian Prayer, the Magnificat is specifically mentioned to have a partial indulgence. The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who devoutly recite the canticle of the Magnificat;
CHAPTER VII. - “THE SAINTS” – Art. IV “IN HONOR OF OTHER SAINTS” - SAINT GREGORY VII, POPE AND CONFESSOR
511. A Prayer – O invincible defender of Holy Church's freedom, Saint Gregory of great renown, by that firmness thou didst show in maintaining the Church's rights against all her enemies, stretch forth from heaven thy mighty arm, we beseech thee, to comfort her and defend her in the fearful battle she must ever wage with the powers of darkness. Do thou, in an especial manner, give strength in this dread conflict to the venerable Pontiff who has fallen heir not only to thy throne, but likewise to the fearlessness of thy mighty heart; obtain for him the joy of beholding his holy endeavors crowned by the triumph of the Church and the return of the lost sheep into the right path. Grant, finally, that all may understand how vain it is to strive against that faith which has always conquered and is destined always to conquer: "this is the victory which overcometh the world, our faith." This is the prayer that we raise to thee with one accord; and we are confident, that, after thou hast heard our prayers on earth, thou wilt one day call us to stand with thee in heaven, before the eternal High Priest, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth world without end. Amen. An indulgence of 300 days (S. C. Ind., Feb. 4, 1873; S. P. Ap., June 20, 1933 and April 12, 1949).
Approved prayers may be said on the memorial of any saint listed in the calendar, according to Grant 21. The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who on the memorial of any saint listed in the calendar recite in that saint’s honor the prayer taken from the Missal or another one approved by legitimate authority.
CHAPTER IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” – Art. VII. “MISCELLANEOUS DEVOTIONS” – II. For the Sanctification of the Clergy
656. Invocation - Jesus, Saviour of the world, sanctify Thy priests and sacred ministers. An indulgence of 300 days (S. P. Ap., Dec. 15, 1936; Apr. 12, 1937)
Every invocation may be eligible for a partial indulgence, if applied correctly, under ‘General Grant’ 1. The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: A partial indulgence is granted to the Christian faithful who, while carrying out their duties and enduring the hardships of life, raise their minds in humble trust to God and make, at least mentally, some pious invocation.
P.S. Under Grant 5, a partial indulgence is available for those who pray for the intentions of ‘DAYS DESIGNATED UNIVERSALLY FOR A CERTAIN RELIGIOUS INTENTION.’ In June, on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated ‘World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests.’ Although this is not a full prayer of its own, prayers for universal intentions do not need to be approved, nor (as far as I know) do they have to be said on that universally designated day. So, perhaps, this invocation could be used in the praying for this intention?
CHAPTER IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” – Art. VII. “MISCELLANEOUS DEVOTIONS” – II. For the Sanctification of the Clergy
657. A Day dedicated to the Sanctification of the Clergy - The faithful who on the first Thursday or Saturday of any month, on Holy Thursday, on the Feast of Our Lady, Queen of Apostles or on the Birthdays of the Holy Apostles, in some church or public oratory, or even a semi-public oratory (in the case of those who may lawfully use the latter), perform the devout exercise of offering to God the holy Sacrifice of the Mass and Holy Communion, as well as all their prayers and good works done that day, in behalf of the priests and sacred ministers of the Church, that our Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal High Priest, may sanctify them and make them to be priests after His own Heart, may gain: A plenary indulgence, if in addition, they make their confession and pray for the intentions of His Holiness, the Pope.
If, however, they devoutly perform this same pious exercise on other days of the year, they may gain: An indulgence of 7 years (S. P. Ap., Dec. 15, 1936 and April 12, 1937).
So, as a whole, this indulgence is Notwithstanding. However! Under Grant 5, “DAYS DESIGNATED UNIVERSALLY FOR A CERTAIN RELIGIOUS INTENTION” there may be opportunities for partial and plenary indulgences. It may be that, through devout exercises that resemble these, we may gain indulgences. I would encourage you to study both this and Grant 5 closely if you wish to combine these practices to gain an indulgence today. The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who, on days universally designated to foster certain religious intentions (e.g., the promotion of priestly and religious vocations, ...), piously assist at celebrations of this kind; however, those who pray for these same intentions may gain a partial indulgence.
APPENDIX. “Indulgences attached to visiting certain holy places in Rome” - VISITS TO THE CHURCHES OF THE STATIONS
780. The faithful who on the days appointed in the Roman Missal, a) devoutly visit the churches of the Stations in Rome and attend the sacred functions which are held there, either in the morning or afternoon, according to custom or the express command of the Ordinary, may gain: A plenary indulgence, on condition of confession, Communion and prayer for the intentions of the Sovereign Pontiff;
b) in a Stational church, where no public service is held, if they recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Gory be, five times in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, three times before the Holy Relics exposed for veneration and at least once for the intentions of the Sovereign Pontiff, they may gain: A plenary indulgence, if they confess their sins and receive the Bread of Heaven;
c) If they merely visit the church of the Station and recite the prayers mentioned in b) above, they may gain: An indulgence of 10 years (S. P. Ap., April 12, 1932).
Stational or station churches are churches in Rome designated to be the special location for worship on a particular day. This indulgence is Notwithstanding since there’s no current indulgence that requires certain churches to be visited on certain occasions in this way (except for what may be mentioned under Grant 30). This traditional indulgence may still be used under General Grants, but that’s about it. GG4 for example, which states: A partial indulgence is granted to the Christian faithful who, in the particular circumstances of daily life, voluntarily give explicit witness to their faith before others.
This concluded the Traditional Indulgences
Every prayer/practice that we evaluated today is taken from the last approved publication of the Raccolta. The Raccolta was once the official book/document/list of approved Indulgences. In its last publication there were 780+ individualized prayers/practices that were approved for gaining indulgences.
In 1967 indulgence practices were revised so that indulgences are now, today, granted more in the style of “category” of prayers/practices rather than individually. This leaves me with the question: how do the indulgenced prayers/practices from the Raccolta (traditional indulgence) line up with the indulgences of today? That question is what this “study” seeks to answer.
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