June 8.1 - Traditional Indulgence of the day!
- catholicindulgence
- Jun 8
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We are evaluating old indulgences that have been approve on todays date of:
June
8
(Part 1/2)
List of Traditional materials we will be looking at today, and the current/withstanding grants that they satisfy (directly or indirectly).
33. O merciful Lord
partial indulgence… General Grant 1
34. Lord, I am nothing
partial indulgence… General Grant 1
35. Lord, I am my own enemy
partial indulgence… General Grant 1
41. O my soul, love the love
partial indulgence… Grant 15
94. My dearest Jesus
partial indulgence… General Grant 1
111. O dearly beloved Word of God
partial indulgence… Grant 15
112. Change my heart, O Jesus
partial indulgence… Grant 15
126. Jesu, Sweetest Child
potential partial indulgence… Grant ‘DM’
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 I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” - I. Ejaculations and Invocations
33. O merciful Lord, Thou art never weary of speaking to my poor heart; grant me grace that, if today I hear Thy voice, my heart may not be hardened (R. Cardinal Merry del Val). An indulgence of 300 days (S. P. Ap., June 8, 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 I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” - I. Ejaculations and Invocations
34. Lord, I am nothing, but, although nothing, I adore Thee (R. Cardinal Merry del Val). An indulgence of 300 days (S. P. Ap., June 8, 1949).
Every invocation may be eligible for a partial indulgence, if applied correctly, under ‘General Grant’ 1. Refer to the above (# 33) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding invocations.
CHAPTER I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” - I. Ejaculations and Invocations
35. Lord, I am my own enemy, when I seek my peace apart from Thee (R. Cardinal Merry del Val). An indulgence of 300 days (S. P. Ap., June 8, 1949).
Every invocation may be eligible for a partial indulgence, if applied correctly, under ‘General Grant’ 1. Refer to the above (# 33) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding invocations.
CHAPTER I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” - II. ACTS OF THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES AND OF CONTRITION
41. O my soul, love the Love that loves thee from eternity (R. Cardinal Merry del Val). An indulgence of 300 days (S. P. Ap., June 8, 1949).
I’m not sure if this leans more towards an act of contrition or an act of theological virtues. It may be an act of love (out of the three virtues: faith, hope, and love)… Just to be safe, I will place this under Grant 15 for mental prayer. 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 III. “GOD THE SON” – Art. I. “THE LORD JESUS CHRIST” – I. Ejaculations and Invocations
94. My dearest Jesus, teach me to be patient, when all the day long my heart is troubled by little, but vexatious crosses (R. Card. Merry del Val). An indulgence of 300 days (S. P. Ap., June 8, 1949). NOTE. - Another invocation to be said when making or mending liturgical vestments is found under n. 710.
Every invocation may be eligible for a partial indulgence, if applied correctly, under ‘General Grant’ 1. Refer to the above (# 33) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding invocations.
CHAPTER III. “GOD THE SON” – Art. I. “THE LORD JESUS CHRIST” – IV. Prayers
111. O dearly beloved Word of God, teach me to be generous, to serve Thee as Thou dost deserve, to give without counting the cost, to fight without fretting at my wounds, to labor without seeking repose, to be prodigal of myself without looking for any other reward save that of knowing that I do Thy holy will (R. Card. Merry del Val). An indulgence of 500 days. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if this prayer is said devoutly every day for a month (S. P. Ap., June 8, 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 III. “GOD THE SON” – Art. I. “THE LORD JESUS CHRIST” – IV. Prayers
112. Change my heart, O Jesus, Thou who didst empty Thyself for love of me! Make known to my spirit how excellent were Thy sacred humiliations. Let me begin this day, illumined by Thy divine light, to do away with that portion of the natural man, that still lives undiminished in me. This is the chief source of my misery, this the barrier that I constantly oppose to Thy love (R. Card. Merry del Val). An indulgence of 500 days. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, for the devout repetition of this prayer every day for a month (S. P. Ap., June 8, 1949).
Refer to the above (# 111) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding mental prayer.
CHAPTER III. ‘GOD THE SON’ – Art. III. “THE INFANT JESUS” – II. Prayers
126. V. O God, come unto my assistance!
R. O Lord, make haste to help me!
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost:
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Our Father.
I. Jesu, sweetest Child, who didst come down from the bosom of the Father for our salvation, who wast concieved by the Holy Ghost, who didst not abhor the Virgin’s womb, and who, being the Word made flesh, didst take upon Thee the form of a servant, have mercy on us.
R. Have mercy on us, Child Jesus, have mercy on us. Hail Mary.
II. Jesu, sweetest Child, who by means of Thy Virgin Mother didst visit Saint Elizabeth, who didst fill Thy forerunner, John the Baptist, with Thy Holy Spirit and didst sanctify him in his mother's womb, have mercy on us.
R. Have mercy on us, Child Jesus, have mercy on us. Hail Mary.
III. Jesu, sweetest Child, who, enclosed for nine months in Thy Mother's womb, wast looked for with eager expectation by the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, and wast offered by God the Father for the salvation of the world, have mercy on us.
R. Have mercy on us, Child Jesus, have mercy on us. Hail Mary.
IV. Jesu, sweetest Child, born in Bethlehem of the Virgin Mary, wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger, announced by Angels and visited by shepherds, have mercy on us.
R. Have mercy on us, Child Jesus, have mercy on us. Hail Mary.
All honor, laud, and glory be, O Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee; All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
V. Christ is near to us;
R. Come, let us adore Him.
Our Father.
V. Jesu, sweetest Child, wounded after eight days in Thy circumcision, called by the glorious Name of Jesus, and at once by Thy Name and by Thy Blood foreshown as the Saviour of the world, have mercy on us.
R. Have mercy on us, Child Jesus, have mercy on us. Hail Mary.
VI. Jesu, sweetest Child, manifested by the leading of a star to the three Wise Men, worshiped in the arms of Thy Mother, presented with the mystic gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, have mercy on us.
R. Have mercy on us, Child Jesus, have mercy on us. Hail Mary.
VII. Jesu, sweetest Child, presented in the temple by Thy Virgin Mother, taken up in Simeon's arms, and revealed to Israel by Anna, a prophetess, have mercy on us.
R. Have mercy on us, Child Jesus, have mercy on us. Hail Mary.
VIII. Jesu, sweetest Child, sought by wicked Herod to be slain, carried with Thy Mother into Egypt by Saint Joseph, rescued from the cruel slaughter, and glorified by the praises of the martyred Innocents, have mercy on us.
R. Have mercy on us, Child Jesus, have mercy on us. Hail Mary.
All honor, laud and glory be, O Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee; All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
V. Christ is near to us.
R. O come and let us worship.
Our Father.
- IX. Jesu, sweetest Child, who didst dwell in Egypt with most holy Mary and the Patriarch, Saint Joseph until the death of Herod, have mercy on us.
R. Have mercy on us, Child Jesus, have mercy on us. Hail Mary.
X. Jesu, sweetest Child, who didst return from Egypt to the land of Israel with Thy parents, suffering many hardships in the way, and didst enter into the city of Nazareth, have mercy on us.
R. Have mercy on us, Child Jesus, have mercy on us. Hail Mary.
XI. Jesu, sweetest Child, who didst dwell most holily in the holy house at Nazareth, in subjection to Thy parents, wearied by poverty and toil, and didst increase in wisdom, age and grace, have mercy on us.
R. Have mercy on us, Child Jesus, have mercy on us. Hail Mary.
- XII. Jesu, sweetest Child, brought to Jerusalem at twelve years of age, sought by Thy parents sorrowing and found with joy after three days in the midst of the Doctors, have mercy on us.
R. Have mercy on us, Child Jesus, have mercy on us. Hail Mary.
All honor, laud, and glory be, O Jesu, Virgin-born to Thee; All Glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
(For Christmas Day and its Octave):
V. The Word was made flesh, alleluia.
R. And dwelt amongst us, alleluia.
(For the Epiphany and its Octave):
V. Christ hath manifested Himself to us, alleluia.
R O come and let us worship, alleluia. (Throughout the year):
V. The Word was made flesh,
R. And dwelt amongst
Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, Lord of heaven and earth, who dost reveal Thyself to little ones; grant, we beseech Thee, that we, venerating with due honor the sacred mysteries of Thy Son, the Child Jesus, and copying them with due imitation, may be enabled to enter the kingdom of heaven which Thou hast promised to little children. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
An indulgence of 5 years once a day. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions when these prayers are said devoutly on the 25th day of any month (S. C. Ind., Nov. 23, 1819; S. P. Ap., June 8, 1935).
This prayer has approximately 12 parts to it, which is interesting because I can’t personally think of any outstanding devotion that follows in increments of 12. (That is, I can’t recommend this as a rosary or stations of the cross companion prayer because it is neither 14, nor a number devisable by 5.)
But, what this pray does have which is unique is that it addresses the mercy of Jesus, which is a key component in Grant DM (‘divine mercy’). Therefore, and especially if you have a loving devotion to the child Jesus, I am comfortable placing this prayer under Grant DM. The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: a plenary indulgence, granted under the usual conditions (...) to the faithful who, on the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday, in any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honour of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus;
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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