We are evaluating old indulgences that have been approve on todays date of:
February
16 & 17
List of Traditional materials we will be looking at today, and the current/withstanding grants that they satisfy (directly or indirectly).
667. A Devout Practice – Visiting the Sick
potential partial indulgence… General Grant 2 or 4
703. A Prayer - Lord Jesus Christ, who didst say
partial indulgence… Grant 5
36. Acts of faith, hope, charity and contrition
possible partial indulgence… Grant 9 and/or Grant 28
NOTE:
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 IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” – Art. VII. “MISCELLANEOUS DEVOTIONS” – VIII. For the Sick
667. A Devout Practice - The faithful who visit the sick in hospitals in order to preform the works of charity, may gain: An indulgence of 7 years (Pius VI, Audience, Feb. 28, 1778; S.P. Ap., Feb. 16, 1932).
Most traditional Devout Practice do not have their own specific Grants. However, as far as I can tell, most of them may be covered under other general grants. Namely Grants 2, 3, and/or 4. In this case the category I would like to mention is General-Grants 2. Maybe Grant 4.
These General-Grants state:
G2) A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who led by the spirit of faith, give compassionately of themselves or of their goods to serve their brothers in need.
G4) 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.
Grant 2 can definitely be seen here in giving of one’s self for the sake of the sick. Grant 4 may also be available depending of how distinctly one’s faith stands out during the visit.
CHAPTER IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” – Art. VII. “MISCELLANEOUS DEVOTIONS” – XXXV. For Peace
703. A Prayer - Lord Jesus Christ, who didst say unto Thine Apostles: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, do I give unto you,” regard not our sins but Thy merits, and grant unto all Thy servants, that they whom the Almighty Father hath created and governeth, and whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood and hast ordained unto everlasting life, may love one another with all their hearts for Thy sake, and may be made one in spirit and rejoice in Thy perpetual peace. Lord Jesus Christ, concerning whom the Prophet hath said: “And all kings of the earth shall adore Him, all nations shall serve Him," extend Thy reign over the whole human race. Send upon all men the light of Thy faith, deliver them from all the snares and bonds of passion, and direct them to heavenly things; and graciously grant, that the states and nations may be united by means of Thine immaculate Bride, Holy Church, and, through the intercession of the blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace, may serve Thee in all humility; and that all tongues and peoples may form one great choir, to praise Thee both day and night, to bless Thee, to exalt Thee, O King of the nations and the Ruler thereof, O Prince of Peace, immortal King of ages. Amen. An indulgence of 500 days (Apostolic Brief, Aug. 25, 1923; S. P. Ap., Feb. 16, 1932).
Under Grant 5, a partial indulgence is available for those who pray for the intentions of ‘DAYS DESIGNATED UNIVERSALLY FOR A CERTAIN RELIGIOUS INTENTION.’ On January 1st is World Day of Peace. 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. 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, the pastoral care of the sick and infirm, strengthening the profession of faith in young people, and assisting others to lead a holy life, etc.), piously assist at celebrations of this kind; however, those who pray for these same intentions may gain a partial indulgence.
CHAPTER I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” - II. ACTS OF THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES AND OF CONTRITION
36. - The faithful who make acts of the theological virtues as well as the act of contrition, using any formula set forth in catechisms approved by lawful ecclesiastical authority, may obtain: An indulgence of three years for each of the aforesaid acts;
A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if they recite any of the aforesaid acts daily for an entire month;
A plenary indulgence at the hour of death, if they have been accustomed to make these acts frequently during life and moreover, after confession and Communion or at least being contrite, they shall pronounce the Name of Jesus with their lips if possible, or at least in their heart, and accept death patiently from the hand of God as the wage of sin (S. C. Ind., Jan. 28, 1756; S. P. Ap., Feb. 17, 1923)
This traditional indulgence is reflected in Grants that we have today. However, what is mentioned here, is now divided between several Grants. Here is a list of the Grants that cover one or more aspects that are mentioned above.
1. Grant 28: “PROFESSION OF FAITH AND ACTS OF THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES.” By this A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who recite an Act of Faith, Hope, and Charity in any legitimate formula.
2. Grant 9: “EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE AND ACT OF CONTRITION.” By this A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who, especially in preparation for sacramental confession, devoutly recite an act of contrition, according to any legitimate formula
3. Grant 12: “AT THE POINT OF DEATH.” By this a plenary indulgence may be acquired by the dying provided they have been in the habit of reciting some prayers during their lifetime.
So, as you can see, there’s a lot of ground covered in this one old indulgence. As a whole, this indulgence would be notwithstanding, however there are far to many relevant parts to leave it at that. They would just not be relevant as a combination.
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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