June 18 - Traditional Indulgence of the day!
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- Jun 18
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We are evaluating old indulgences that have been approve on todays date of:
June
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List of Traditional materials we will be looking at today, and the current/withstanding grants that they satisfy (directly or indirectly).
262. O Most Holy Heart of Jesus, shower Thy blessings
partial indulgence… Grant 25 or Grant 5 or Grant 24
264. I hail Thee, O Sacred Heart
partial indulgence… Grant 15
327. Praying before an image of the B.V.M.
partial indulgence… Grant 17
337. Virgin most holy, Mother of the Word Incarnate
partial indulgence… Grant 17
384. Mary, most holy Virgin
partial indulgence… Grant 17
579. A Prayer– O Saint Catharine
partial indulgence… Grant 21
724. An Invocation - From all dangers
partial indulgence… General Grant 1
727. O good Jesus, grant that I may become
partial indulgence… General Grant 1
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.
CHAPTER III. ‘GOD THE SON’ – Art. VII. “THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS” – VIII. Prayers
262. O Most Holy Heart of Jesus, shower Thy blessings in abundant measure upon Thy holy Church, upon the Supreme Pontiff and upon all the clergy; to the just grant perseverance; convert sinners; enlighten unbelievers; bless our relations, friends and benefactors; assist the dying; deliver the holy souls in purgatory; and extend over all hearts the sweet empire of Thy love. Amen. An indulgence of 500 days. A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions for the daily devout recitation of this prayer (S. C. Ind., June 16, 1906; S. P. Ap. June 23, 1934 and June 18, 1949)
This prayer is very unique because it can quite possibly be used in MANY different prayer-related indulgences. Praying for the Pope is covered under Grant 25. Praying for the clergy and the sick and dying and is covered under Grant 5. Praying for our benefactors is covered under Grant 24. etc. And, of course any prayer is covered under Grant 15.
CHAPTER III. ‘GOD THE SON’ – Art. VII. “THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS” – VIII. Prayers
264. I hail Thee, O Sacred Heart of Jesus, living, and life-giving fountain of eternal life, infinite treasure of divinity, glowing furnace of divine love; Thou art my place of rest and my most sure refuge. My dear Saviour, enkindle my heart with that burning love wherewith Thine own is on fire; pour into my heart the manifold graces, of which Thy Heart is the source; let Thy will be mine, and let mine be for ever obedient to Thine. Amen. An indulgence of 500 days (S. P. Ap., Feb. 5, 1935 and June 18, 1949)
Every prayer may be eligible for a partial indulgence, under Grant 15. The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who for their personal edification devoutly spend time in mental prayer.
CHAPTER V. “THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY” – Art. I “GENERAL DEVOTIONS TO THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN” – V. Devout Exercise
327. The faithful who devoutly recite the Hail Mary Three times with the invocation "Pray for me, O holy Mother of God,” or another at their choice, before an image of our Lady, are granted: An indulgence of 300 days; A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions if this pious practice is performed daily for a month (S. P. Ap., May 24, 1936 and June 18, 1949).
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
P.S. An image would not be necessary, but may still offer a partial indulgence as a devotional act under one of the General Grants
CHAPTER V. “THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY” – Art. I “GENERAL DEVOTIONS TO THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN” – IX. Prayers
337. Virgin most holy, Mother of the Word Incarnate, Treasurer of graces, and Refuge of us poor sinners; we fly to thy motherly affection with lively faith, and we beg of thee the grace ever to do the will of God. Into thy most holy hands we commit the keeping of our hearts, asking thee for health of soul and body, in the certain hope that thou, our most loving Mother, wilt hear our prayer. Wherefore with lively faith we say: Hail Mary three times. An indulgence of 500 days. (S. C. Ind., Aug. 11, 1824; S. P. Ap., Sept. 21, 1935 and June 18, 1949).
Refer to the above (# 327) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding Marian prayers.
CHAPTER V. “THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY” – Art. III. THE BLESSED VIRGIN SORROWING – V. Prayers
384. Mary, most holy Virgin and Queen of Martyrs, accept the sincere homage of my filial affection. Into thy heart, pierced by so many swords, do thou welcome my poor soul. Receive it as the companion of thy sorrows at the foot of the Cross, on which Jesus died for the redemption of the world. With thee, sorrowful Virgin, I will gladly suffer all the trials, contradictions, and infirmities which it shall please our Lord to send me. I offer them all to thee in memory of thy sorrows, so that every thought of my mind, and every beat of my heart may be an act of compassion and of love for thee. And do thou, sweet Mother, have pity on me, reconcile me to thy divine Son Jesus, keep me in His grace and assist me in my last agony, so that I may be able to meet thee in heaven and sing thy glories. Amen. An indulgence of 500 days (S. C. Ind., Mar. 20, 1887; S. P. Ap., May 19, 1934 and June 18, 1949).
Refer to the above (# 327) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding Marian prayers. (Including the mention of Grant 21, but for the Feast Day of THE BLESSED VIRGIN SORROWING)
CHAPTER VII. - “THE SAINTS” – Art. IV “IN HONOR OF OTHER SAINTS” – LIX. SAINT CATHARINE OF SIENA PRIMARY PATRON OF ITALY
579. A Prayer– O Saint Catharine, thou lily of virginity and rose of charity who didst adorn the garden of Saint Dominic, heroine of Christian zeal who wast chosen like Saint Francis to be the special Patron of Italy, to thee we have recourse with confidence, invoking thy mighty protection upon ourselves and upon the whole Church of Christ, thy Beloved, in whose Heart thou didst drink of the inexhaustible fountain of all grace and all peace for thee and for the world. From that divine Heart thou didst draw the living water of virtue and concord in families, of upright conduct in young people, of union among the discordant nations, of renewal of public morality and of brotherly love, which is compassionate and benevolent towards the unfortunate and suffering, and didst teach us by thy example how to unite the love of Christ with the love of country. If thou lovest the land of Italy and its people entrusted to thee, if pity for us moves thee, if that tomb is dear to thee in which Rome venerates and honors thy virginal remains, oh! graciously turn thine eyes and thy favor upon our pain and upon our prayer, and fulfill our desires.
Defend, assist, and comfort thy fatherland and the world. Under thy protection and thy guidance be the sons and daughters of Italy, our hearts and our minds, our labors and our hopes, our faith and our love; that faith and that love which formed thy very life and made thee the living image of Christ crucified in thy intrepid zeal for His Spouse, Holy Church. O heroic and holy messenger of union and peace for the Church of Christ, thou who didst restore the successor of Peter to the Apostolic Roman See in the splendor of its authority and teaching office, protect and console him in his paternal and universal solicitude, in his anxious cares and in his counsels for the salvation and the tranquillity of the peoples of the earth; revive, preserve, and increase in us and in all faithful Christians, O heavenly Patroness, the affection and the filial submission which thou didst cherish for him and for the fold of Christ in a world at peace. Amen (Pope Pius XII) An indulgence of 500 days. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if this prayer is devoutly recited every day for a month (Pius XII, Rescript in his own hand, March 7, 1942, document exhibited, March 24, 1942; S. P. Ap., June 18, 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” – XLV. In the time ofany calamity
724. An Invocation - From all dangers, deliver us, O Lord. An indulgence of 300 days (S. P. Ap., June 18, 1949).
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” – PART II. “IN FAVOR OF CERTAIN GROUPS OF PERSONS” – An Invocation to be said by Candidates for the Priesthood
727. O good Jesus, grant that I may become a priest after Thine own Heart. An indulgence of 300 days (Apostolic Brief, Feb. 11, 1924; S. P. Ap., June 18, 1949).
Every invocation may be eligible for a partial indulgence, if applied correctly, under ‘General Grant’ 1. Refer to the above (# 724) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding invocations.
This concludes 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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