We are evaluating old indulgences that have been approve on todays date of:
January
16, 17, & 18
List of Traditional materials we will be looking at today, and the current/withstanding grants that they satisfy (directly or indirectly).
26. Holy Trinity, one God
partial indulgence… General Grant 1
604. O Mary, Queen of the clergy
partial indulgence… General Grant 1
742. Indulgences for the Celebration of a First Mass
plenary indulgence… Grant 27
1950s. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY BLESSED VIRGIN
partial indulgence… Grant 17
653. A Prayer - O Lord, we are the millions of believers
partial indulgence… Grant 25
NOTE:
Every invocation may be eligible for a partial indulgence, if applied correctly, under ‘General Grant ’ 1
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” - I. Ejaculations and Invocations
26. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us. An indulgence of 500 days. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, provided that the devout recitation of this invocation shall be continued daily for an entire month (S. P. Ap., Jan. 16, 1939).
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.
CHAPTER IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” - Art. II. “FOR VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND RELIGIOUS LIFE” – I. Invocations
604. O Mary, Queen of the clergy, pray for us; obtain for us many and holy priests. An indulgence of 300 days (S. P. Ap., Jan. 16, 1923).
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. I think that it’s worth noting that 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.’ 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. If invocations may be used (either as a prayer in itself, as an addition to prayer, or as the inspiration towards prayer), this may be able to be applied to this other Grant.
CHAPTER IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” – PART II. “IN FAVOR OF CERTAIN GROUPS OF PERSONS” - IV. “PRAYERS TO BE SAID BY PRIESTS” – (A) To obtain holiness of life
742. The Celebration of a First Mass - Priests offering Holy Mass for the first time are granted: A plenary indulgence, if, in addition, they atone for their sins in sacramental confession and pray according to the mind of the Sovereign Pontiff (S. C. Ind., Jan. 16, 1886). NOTE: ...
This indulgence, which offers a plenary indulgence, is still valid and is nearly verbatim, under Grant 27.
The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: A plenary indulgence is granted to a priest celebrating his first Mass before the people on a chosen day;
“Addenda to The Raccolta” - .APPROVED-SINCE 1950. - PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY BLESSED VIRGIN
1950s. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY BLESSED VIRGIN - Composed by Pope Pius XII
O Virgin, fair as the moon, in whom the heavens rejoice, upon whose face the blessed gaze, and whom the Angels acknowledge as their model; make us, thy children, like unto thee by shedding upon our souls a ray of thy beauty such as will not grow dim with passing time, but will shine for all eternity.
O Mary, thou mystic sun, reawaken life wherever there is death, and cast thy light on souls where shadows fall. Let thy image be mirrored in the faces of thy children, and grant us to reflect thy light and thy ardor.
O Mary, powerful as an army, grant victory to our ranks. We are so weak, and our proud enemy unceasingly rages against us. But under thy standard we have the sure hope of conquering him, for he knows the power of thy heel and trembles at the majesty of thy countenance.
Save us, O Mary, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, powerful as an army set in array, whose strength lies not in hate but in the most glowing love. Amen. The faithful, provided that they are at least duly contrite, can gain an indulgence of 500 days as often as they devoutly recite the above prayer. (Pius XII, January 17, 1956.)
This prayer is granted a partial indulgence under Grant 17, because it has been “approved” at least once.
The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who devoutly address the Blessed Virgin Mary with some approved prayer
CHAPTER IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS”- Art. VII. MISCELLANEOUS DEVOTIONS – I. For the Sovereign Pontiff
653. O Lord, we are the millions of believers, humbly kneeling at Thy feet and begging Thee to preserve, defend and save the Sovereign Pontiff for many years. He is the Father of the great fellowship of souls and our Father as well. On this day, as on every other day, he is praying for us also, and is offering unto Thee with holy fervor the sacred Victim of love and peace. Wherefore, O Lord, turn Thyself toward us with eyes of pity; for we are now, as it were, forgetful of ourselves, and are praying above all for him. Do Thou unite our prayers with his and receive them into the bosom of Thine infinite mercy, as a sweet savor of active and fruitful charity, whereby the children are united in the Church to their Father. All that he asks of Thee this day, we too ask it of Thee in union with him. Whether he weeps or rejoices, whether he hopes or offers himself as a victim of charity for his people, we desire to be united with him; nay more, we desire that the cry of our hearts should be made one with his. Of Thy great mercy grant, O Lord, that not one of us may be far from his mind and his heart in the hour that he prays and offers unto Thee the Sacrifice of Thy blessed Son. At the moment when our venerable High Priest, holding in His hands the very Body of Jesus Christ, shall say to the people over the Chalice of benediction these words: "The peace of the Lord be with you always," grant, O Lord, that Thy sweet peace may come down upon our hearts and upon all the nations with new and manifest power. Amen. An indulgence of 500 days once a day (Leo XIII, Audience May 8, 1896; S. P. Ap., Jan. 18, 1934).
This prayer is granted a partial indulgence under Grant 25, because it is a “duly approved” prayer for the Pope.
The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who in a spirit of filial devotion, devoutly recite any duly approved prayer for the Supreme Pontiff
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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