March 18.3 - Traditional Indulgence of the day!

We are evaluating old indulgences that have been approve on todays date of:

March

(Part 3/4)

List of Traditional materials we will be looking at today, and the current/withstanding grants that they satisfy (directly or indirectly).

398. The month of October
- Notwithstanding
401- O august Queen of victories
- partial indulgence… Grant 17
402. O Saint Catherine of Siena
- partial indulgence… Grant 17
403. Behold me at thy knees
- partial indulgence… Grant 17
422. Visiting the image, Our Lady of Guadalupe
- potential partial indulgence… General Grant 4
428. (a) on 12 successive Sundays or Saturdays / (b) on the first Sunday or the preceding Saturday of any month
- Notwithstanding
461. Little Office of St. Joesph
- partial indulgence… Grant 22

NOTE:

Every prayer may be eligible for a partial indulgence, if applied correctly, under Grant 15.
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 V. “THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY” – Art. V. “THE HOLY ROSARY” – (A) AS PRACTICED IN THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH - III. Devout Exercise

398. The faithful who during the month of October recite at least a third part of the Rosary, either publicly or privately, may gain: An indulgence of 7 years each day;

A plenary indulgence, if they perform this devout exercise on the Feast of the Rosary and throughout the Octave, and moreover, go to confession, receive Holy Communion and visit a church or public oratory;

A plenary indulgence, with the addition of confession, Communion and a visit to a church or public oratory, if they perform this same recitation of the holy Rosary for at least ten days after the Octave of the aforesaid Feast (S. C. Ind., July 23, 1898 and Aug. 29, 1899; S. P. Ap., March 18, 1932).

Although praying the rosary does offer partial and plenary indulgences under current Grant 17, there is no current requirements that offers indulgences especially during October. Therefore, this indulgence as a whole is Notwithstanding. Certainly the Rosary may be prayed in a way that reflects the outlines for October, and that may even offer partial indulgences under current grants like General Grants 2, 3, or 4.

CHAPTER V. “THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY” – Art. V. “THE HOLY ROSARY” – (B) AS PRACTICED IN THE VALLEY OF POMPEII - II. A PRAYER TO BE SAID AT MIDDAY ON THE 8TH DAY OF MAY AND THE FIRST SUNDAY OF OCTOBER

401. 1. O august Queen of victories, O Virgin-ruler of paradise, at whose powerful name the heavens rejoice and hell trembles for fear, O glorious Queen of the most holy Rosary, all of us, thy highly favored children whom thy goodness hath chosen to raise a temple to thee at Pompeii in this our day, here humbly kneeling at thy feet, on this most solemn day of the Feast of thy fresh triumphs on earth over false gods and devils, pour forth with tears the deepest affection of our hearts, and with the confidence of sons we show our miseries to thee.

Ah, from that throne of mercy where thou art seated in queenly state, turn thy pitying gaze upon us, O Mary, and upon our families, upon Italy, upon Europe and upon the universal Church; do thou have compassion upon us by reason of the miseries whereby we are encompassed, and the tribulations that make life bitter for us. See, dear Mother, how many perils to body and soul surround us, what calamities and afflictions oppress us! O Mother, stay the arm of thine unheeded Son's justice and win the hearts of sinners by thy mercy; for they are our brethren and thy children, for whom the Precious Blood of Jesus was shed and thine own most gentle heart was pierced by the sword of sorrow. Show unto all men this day that thou art indeed the Queen of peace and forgiveness.

Hail holy Queen, etc.

2. Too true it is, alas, that we, although we are thy children, have been among the first to begin to crucify Jesus afresh in our hearts by sin and to renew the piercing of thy tender heart. Yes, we confess it, we deserve the sharpest scourges of God's anger. None the less do thou remember how, on Calvary's heights, thou didst gather up the last drops of the Precious Blood and didst receive the final testament of the dying Saviour. And that testament of a God, sealed by the Precious Blood of the God-Man, proclaimed thee our Mother, the Mother of sinners. Wherefore, just as thou art our Mother, so thou art likewise our advocate and our hope; to thee do we sigh, and stretch forth our hands in supplication, crying out for mercy.

Let compassion move thee, good Mother, compassion for us, for our souls, for our families, our relations and our friends, for our departed brethren, and above all, for our enemies and for the many souls who call themselves Christians and who, nevertheless, continue to wound the loving Heart of thy dear Son. We ask this day with tears for mercy, mercy upon the nations that have gone astray, upon the whole of Europe, upon the entire world, that all may return in penitence to thy heart. Have mercy upon them all, O Mother of mercy!

Hail holy Queen, etc.

3. What will it cost thee, O Mary, to hear our prayer? What will it cost thee to save us? Hath not Jesus placed in thy hands all the treasures of His grace and mercy? Thou sittest, crowned as a queen, at the right hand of Thy Son, shining with undying glory, above all the choirs of Angels. Thy dominion reaches as far as the heavens, and to thee the earth and all creatures dwelling thereon are subject. Thy dominion reaches even down to the abyss of hell, and thou alone, O Mary, dost save us from the hands of Satan. Thou art omnipotent through grace; thou, therefore, canst save us. But if thou sayest that thou art unwilling to help us because we are ungrateful children and undeserving of Thy protection, at least do tell us to whom we must go to be delivered from so many evils. Ah! no, thy motherly heart will not suffer thy children to be lost. The divine Child whom we see upon thy knees and the mystic chaplet in thy hand inspire us with confidence that we shall be heard. We put all our trust in thee; we cast ourselves at thy feet; we surrender ourselves, like helpless children, to the embrace of the tenderest of mothers. Today, yes, this very day, we look to receive from thee the graces for which we sigh.

Hail, holy Queen, etc.

(Let us ask a blessing from Mary.)

One last grace do we beg of thee, our Queen, and thou canst not deny it on this most solemn day. Grant unto all of us thy abiding love and, in a special manner, thy maternal blessing. No, we will not rise from before thy feet this day until thou bless us. At this very moment, O Mary, bless the Supreme Pontiff. To the former laurels of thy chaplet, to the ancient triumphs of thy Rosary, whence thou art called the Queen of Victories, add this favor also, O Mother: give victory to the cause of religion and peace to human society. Bless our Bishop and priests, especially those who are zealous for the honor of thy sanctuary. Finally bless all who are associated with thy new shrine at Pompeii, and all who cultivate and spread the devotion to thy most holy Rosary. O blessed Rosary of Mary, sweet chain that binds us to God, bond of love that makes us one with the Angels, tower of salvation amid the attacks of hell, safe harbor in the universal shipwreck, we shall never forget thee. Thou shalt be our consolation in the hour of death's agony, thine shall be the last kiss of our ebbing life. The last whisper of our dying lips shall be thy sweet name, O Queen of the Rosary in the Vale of Pompeii, our dearest Mother, only refuge of sinners, sovereign comforter of the sorrowful. Be thou everywhere blessed, now and for ever, on earth and in heaven. Amen.

Hail, holy Queen, etc.

An indulgence of 7 years. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions (Apostolic Brief, July 20, 1925; S. P. Ap., March 18, 1932).

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. Prayers may be said on the memorial of any saint listed in the calendar recite, according to Grant 21. This would offer the opportunity for a partial indulgence. Prayers for this Grant must be “approved by legitimate authority.” Therefore, this prayer would be a valid option in honor of the Marian feast: the Feast Day of OUR LADY OF POMPEII

CHAPTER V. “THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY” – Art. V. “THE HOLY ROSARY” – (B) AS PRACTICED IN THE VALLEY OF POMPEII - III. PRAYERS FOR A NOVENA OR A TRIDUUM

402. IMPETRATORY PRAYERS FOR A NOVENA OR A TRIDUUM - A Preparatory Prayer to St. Catherine – O Saint Catherine of Siena, my guardian and mistress, thou who from heaven dost assist thy clients when they recite Mary's Rosary, assist me at this hour and vouchsafe to join with me in this Novena to the Queen of the Rosary who hath set the throne of her graces in the Vale of Pompeii, so that through thine intercession, I may obtain the grace that I desire. Amen.

V. O God, come unto my assistance;

R. O Lord, make haste to help me.

V. Glory be, etc.

R. As it was, etc.

1. O Virgin immaculate and Queen of the Rosary, in these days of dead faith and triumphant impiety, thou hast been pleased to set up thy throne as Queen and Mother, upon the ancient site of Pompeii, the dwelling place of pagans long since dead. And from the place where once men worshiped false gods and demons, thou, as Mother of divine grace, dost in these our times scatter everywhere the treasures of heavenly mercies. Ah, from that throne where thou reignest as Queen of mercy, turn, dear Mother upon me also thine eyes of mercy, and have pity on me who have such great need of thy assistance. Show thyself to me, as to so many others, a true Mother of mercy: "Show thyself a Mother"; while with all my heart I salute thee and call upon thee as my Sovereign and Queen of the most holy Rosary.

Hail, holy Queen, etc.

2. Humbly bending at the foot of thy throne, O great and glorious Lady, my soul venerates thee in the midst of the groans and anguish that oppress me beyond measure. In spite of the trials and tribulations wherewith I am encompassed, I raise my eyes with confidence to thee who hast deigned to choose for thy earthly habitation the fields of poor and forsaken country folk. And there, facing the city and amphitheatre devoted to heathen pleasures, where now reign silence and ruin, thou, as the Queen of Victories, hast lifted up thy mighty voice to summon from Italy and from every quarter of the Catholic world, thy devoted children to build thee a shrine in thine honor. Ah, be thou moved to pity for this soul of mine which lies trampled in the mire. Have mercy on me, dear Lady, have mercy on me, for I am filled beyond measure with misery and humiliation. Thou who art the Help of Christians, draw me from the tribulations wherein I am miserably entangled. Thou who art our life, triumph over the death which threatens my soul in these dangers to which I find myself exposed; give me peace again, tranquillity, love and salvation.

Hail, holy Queen, etc.

3. Ah, the very thought that so many have been blessed only because they had recourse to thee with confidence, inspires me with fresh hope and courage to call upon thee to come to my assistance. Thou didst once promise Saint Dominic that whosoever desired the grace of God should obtain it by means of thy Rosary: now I, with rosary in hand, call upon thee, my Mother, to keep thy maternal promises. Nay, thou thyself in these our times dost work never-ceasing wonders to call thy children to honor thee in thy shrine of Pompeii. Be thou pleased, therefore, to wipe away our tears and assuage our sorrows! With my heart upon my lips and with lively faith, I call upon thee and invoke thee: my Mother, dearest Mother, Mother fairest, Mother gentlest, help me! Mother and Queen of the holy Rosary of Pompeii, delay not to stretch forth thy mighty hand to save me, for delay, as thou seest, will bring me down to ruin.

Hail, holy Queen, etc.

4. To whom else can I have recourse, if not to thee, who art the solace of the wretched, the comfort of the desolate, the consolation of the afflicted? I confess it to thee, my soul is exceeding sorrowful, weighed down as it is by countless sins, it deserves the fire of hell, it is unworthy to receive thy favors. But art not thou the hope of the hopeless, the great mediatrix between man and God, our powerful advocate at the throne of the Most High, and the refuge of sinners? Ah, do thou only say the word in my behalf to thy divine Son, and He will hear and answer thee, Ask Him, then, O Mother, for this favor, of which I stand so much in need…. Thou alone canst obtain it for me; thou art my only hope, my consolation, my sweetness, my whole life. Such is my hope. Amen.

Hail, holy Queen, etc.

5. O Virgin and Queen of the Holy Rosary, thou art the Daughter of our heavenly Father, the Mother of God the Son, and the Bride of the Spirit with His sevenfold gift. Thou canst obtain all things from the ever Blessed Trinity, thou must therefore obtain for me this favor which is so necessary for me, provided that it be no obstacle to my eternal salvation..; I ask it of thee through thy Immaculate Conception, thy divine Motherhood, thy joys, thy sorrows and thy triumphs; I ask it of thee through the Heart of thy dear Jesus, and the nine months wherein thou didst carry Him in thy bosom, the hardships of His life, His bitter Passion, His death on the Cross, His most holy Name, the shedding of His Precious Blood; finally I ask it of thee through thine own most sweet heart and thy glorious name, O Mary, thou who art the star of the sea, our mighty mistress, the sea of sorrow, the gate of heaven, and the Mother of every grace. In thee I put my trust; from thee I hope for all things. It is thy task to save me. Amen.

Hail, holy Queen, etc.

V. Make me worthy to praise thee, O sacred Virgin;

R. Give me strength against thine enemies.

V. Pray for us, O Queen of the most Holy Rosary,

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, hath purchased for us the rewards of everlasting life; grant, We beseech Thee, that we, who meditate upon these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may both imitate what they contain, and attain to what they promise. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hail Mary, etc.

(Prayer to St. Dominic and St. Catherine)

O holy Priest of God and glorious Patriarch, Saint Dominic, thou who wast the friend, the well-beloved son and the confidant of the Queen of Heaven, and didst work so many miracles by the power of the holy Rosary; and thou, Saint Catherine of Siena, first daughter of this Order of the Rosary, and powerful mediator at Mary's throne with the Heart of Jesus, with whom thou didst exchange thy heart; do you, my beloved Saints, have regard to my necessities and pity the sad condition in which I now find myself. On earth you opened your hearts to the miseries of your fellow-men and your hands were strong to help them; now in heaven your charity hath not grown less nor hath your power waned. Pray, ah, pray for me to the Mother of the Rosary and to her divine Son, for I have great confidence that through your assistance I shall obtain the favor I so much desire. Amen.

Glory be, etc., three times.

In honor of St. Vincent Ferrer, Glory be, etc.

In honor of St. Thomas Aquinas, Glory be, etc.

An indulgence of 7 years on each of the days of the Novena or Triduum, if the devotions are held publicly in a church or public oratory. An indulgence of 3 years on each day of the Novena or Triduum, if performed privately by the faithful. A plenary indulgence, on the usual conditions, at the close of the exercise (Apostolic Brief, July 20, 1925; S. P. Ap., Nov. 15, 1927 and March 18, 1932).

This prayer is granted a partial indulgence under Grant 17, because it has been “approved” at least once. Refer to the above (# 401) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding invocations.

P.S. With five parts to this prayer it’s possible to pray this prayer along side a rosary. If so, Grant 14 regarding articles of devotion, could also provide a partial indulgence indulgence, or even a plenary indulgence. See the Manuel of Indulgences for more details.

P.S. Prayers may be said on the memorial of any saint listed in the calendar recite, according to Grant 21. This, like for prayer # 401 may be valid option in honor of the Marian feast: the Feast Day of OUR LADY OF POMPEII. It also may be a valid option for Saint Catherine of Siena.

CHAPTER V. “THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY” – Art. V. “THE HOLY ROSARY” – (B) AS PRACTICED IN THE VALLEY OF POMPEII - III. PRAYERS FOR A NOVENA OR A TRIDUUM OF THANKSGIVING

403. V. O God, come unto my assistance;

R. O Lord, make haste to help me.

V. Glory be to the Father, etc.

R. As it was in the beginning, etc.

1. Behold me at thy knees, immaculate Mother of Jesus, who dost rejoice at being invoked as Queen of the Rosary in the Vale of Pompeii. With joy in my heart, and my mind filled with the most lively gratitude, I return to thee who art my most generous benefactor, my dearest Lady, the Queen of my heart, to thee who hast shown thyself my true Mother, the Mother who loves me exceedingly. I was filled with groanings and thou didst hear my cry; I was in affliction and thou didst comfort me; I was in the valley of the shadow of death and thou didst bring me peace. The sorrows and pains of death laid siege to my soul, and thou, dear Mother, from thy throne in Pompeii with one look of pity didst make me serene. Who hath ever turned to thee with confidence and hath not been heard? If only the whole world knew thy great goodness, thy tender compassion for those who suffer, how all creation would have recourse to thee! Mayest thou be ever blessed, O Virgin and Queen of Pompeii, by me and by all others, both men and Angels, on earth and in heaven.

Glory be to the Father; Hail, holy Queen.

2. I return thanks to God and to thee, O Mother of God, for the fresh blessings that have been showered upon me through thy pity and loving-kindness. What a fate would mine have been, hadst thou rejected my sighs and tears! Let the Angels in paradise, the glorious choir of the Apostles, the noble army of the Martyrs, the holy bands of Virgins and Confessors give thee thanks in my behalf. Let the many souls of sinners, saved by thine intercession, who now enjoy in heaven the vision of thine unfading loveliness, give thanks to thee in my behalf. I would that all creatures might love thee in union with me, and that the whole world might repeat the refrain of my hymns of thanksgiving. What can I render to thee, O Queen, rich in mercy and magnificence? What remains of life I dedicate to thee and to the spreading of thy devotion, O Virgin of the Rosary of Pompeii, through whose invocation the grace of the Lord hath visited me. I will spread abroad devotion to thy Rosary, I will tell all men of the mercies thou hast obtained for me; I will evermore proclaim thy great goodness toward me, so that other sinners, as unworthy as I, may turn to thee in all confidence.

Glory be to the Father; Hail, holy Queen.

3. By what name shall I invoke thee, thou white dove of peace? Under what title shall I call upon thee whom the holy Doctors have named the Mistress of creation, the gate of life, the temple of God, the palace of light, the glory of the heavens, the Saint of saints, the wonder of wonders, the paradise of the Most High God? Thou art the treasurer of divine graces, the omnipotent answer to prayer, nay, the very mercy of God, which is shown toward the unfortunate. But I know, too, that it is pleasing to thy heart to be invoked as Queen of the Rosary in the Vale of Pompeii. And as I hail thee by this title, I perceive the sweetness of thy mystic name, O rose of paradise, transplanted into this valley of tears, to sweeten our miseries who are banished children of Eve; red rose of charity, more fragrant than all the spices of Libanus, who by the perfume of thy heavenly sweetness dost draw the hearts of sinners to the Heart of God in this thy valley of Pompeii. Thou art the rose of eternal freshness, watered by the streams of water from heaven; thou hast set thy roots in a land parched by a rain of fire; thou art a rose of spotless beauty, who in a place of desolation hast planted a garden of the delights of the Lord. May God be praised, who hath made thy name so wonderful! Bless, O ye peoples, bless the name of the Virgin of Pompeii, for all the earth is full of her loving-kindness.

Glory be to the Father; Hail, holy Queen.

4. In the midst of the tempests which have overwhelmed me, I have lifted up mine eyes to thee, thou new star of hope that hath risen in these latter days above the valley of ruin. From the depths of my bitterness I have lifted up my voice to thee, O Queen of the Rosary of Pompeii, and I have felt the power of that title so dear to thee. Hail, I sh ll ever cry, hail to thee, thou Mother of pity, fathomless ocean of grace, sea of goodness and compassion! Who shall be worthy to sing the new glories of thy Rosary, the fresh victories of thy chaplet? In this valley, where Satan devoured souls in olden times, thou hast prepared salvation for a world, that is tearing itself from the loving arms of Jesus in order to cast itself into the deadly embrace of Satan. Triumphantly dost thou trample underfoot the fragments of pagan temples, and upon the ruins of ancient idolatry thou hast established the throne of thine imperial sway. Thou hast changed the valley of death into a valley of resurrection and life; and in a land once dominated by thine enemy, thou hast built a city of refuge, where thou dost receive thy people in safety. Behold, thy children, scattered throughout the world, have erected thy throne there, as a witness to thy miracles, as a memorial of thy mercies. From that throne thou hast called me to be among the sons of thy predilection; upon poor me thy merciful glance hath rested. May thy works be praised for ever, O Blessed Lady, and praised be the marvels wrought by thee in this valley of desolation and death.

Glory be to the Father; Hail, holy Queen.

5. Let every tongue speak of thy glory, dear Lady, and let the harmonious accord of our praises sound from evening even to the morn-ing. May all generations call thee blessed and may all the coasts of earth and all the mansions of heaven re-echo the hymn of praise. Nay, I will call thee thrice blessed, in union with the Angels and Principalities; thrice blessed, with the angelical Powers, with the Virtues of heaven, with the supernal Dominations; most blessed will I proclaim thee with the Thrones, with the Cherubim and Seraphim. O Queen of salvation, cease not to turn thine eyes in pity upon this thy family, upon this nation, upon the Church universal. Above all, deny me not the greatest of graces; that is, let not my frailty ever separate me from thee. Grant that I may persevere even to the end in the love and faith wherewith my soul is on fire at this moment. Grant, also, that all of us, who come together in the beauty of thy sanctuary in Pompeii, may be of the number of the elect. O chaplet of the Rosary of my Mother, I press thee to my breast and I kiss thee in a spirit of profound reverence. Thou art the way that leads to the attainment of every virtue, the treasure of merits for paradise, the pledge of my predestination, the mighty chain that binds fast the enemy of our salvation, a source of peace to all who give thee due honor in this life, and a foretaste of victory to those who kiss thee at the hour of death. In that last hour, I shall look to thee, O Mother; thy coming will be the sign of my salvation, thy Rosary will open to me the gates of paradise. Amen.

Glory be to the Father; Hail, holy Queen.

V. Pray for us, O Queen of the most holy Rosary;

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hast taught us to come to Thee with confidence and to call Thee: Our Father, who art in heaven, ah! good Lord, to whom it belongeth to have mercy and to pardon, graciously hear us through the intercession of the immaculate Virgin Mary, for we glory in the title of children of the Rosary; accept our humble thanks for the gifts we have received from Thee; and do Thou make the shrine which Thou hast set up in the sanctuary of Pompeii, every day more glorious and more lasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

An indulgence of 7 years on each day of the Novena or Triduum, if the prayers are said publicly in a church or public oratory. An indulgence of 3 years on each day of a Novena or Triduum made privately. A plenary indulgence, on the usual conditions, at the end of the exercise (Apostolic Brief, July 20, 1925; S. P. Ap., Nov. 15, 1927 and March 18, 1932)

CHAPTER V. “THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY” – Art. VII. “THE BLESSED VIRGIN UNDER DIVERS TITLES” - XI. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

422. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE - A Visit to the Image - The faithful who devoutly visit an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe exposed in some church may gain: An indulgence of 300 days once a day; An indulgence of 7 years on the twelfth day of any month; A plenary indulgence on the Feast of the Maternity of the B. V. M., on the last Sunday after Pentecost and on the 12th day of December, with the addition of confession, Communion and prayer for the intentions of the Sovereign Pontiff (SC. Ind., July 8, 1908; S. P. Ap., May 12, 1931, Jan. 26, and March 18, 1932).

This indulgence, as a whole, is notwithstanding. However, General Grant 4 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 traditional indulgence, if done right, may be used to fulfill this general grant or other grants like it.

CHAPTER V. “THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY” – Art. VII. “THE BLESSED VIRGIN UNDER DIVERS TITLES” – XIV. OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

428. Devout Exercise - a) The faithful who piously assist at devotions in honor of our Lady of Good Counsel, held publicly in a church or public oratory, on twelve successive Sundays, or if that be impossible on the respective Saturdays immediately preceding, may gain: An indulgence of 7 years on anyone of the twelve successive Sundays; A plenary indulgence upon the completion of the exercise, if they go to confession and Communion and pray for the intentions of His Holiness.

b) Those who piously assist at public devotions in honor of Our Lady of Good Counsel, held in a church or public oratory on the first Sunday of any month, or, if that should be impossible, on the Saturday immediately preceding, may gain: An indulgence of 7 years; A plenary indulgence on condition of confession, Communion and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father (Apostolic Brief, Dec. 12, 1919: S. P. Ap., March 18, 1932)

Like the above indulgence # 422 ; this indulgence, as a whole, is notwithstanding. However, General Grant 4 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 traditional indulgence, if done right, may be used to fulfill this general grant or other grants like it.

CHAPTER VII. “THE SAINTS” - Art. II. “IN HONOR OF SAINT JOSEPH, SPOUCE OF THE B. V. M.” - II. The Little Office

461. The faithful, who devoutly recite the little Office of St. Joseph, Spouse of the B. V. Mary, may obtain: An indulgence of 7 years; A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions, if the Office is recited daily (S. P. Ap., May 10, 1921 and March 18, 1932).

This indulgence is maintained under the current Grant 22, which covers Novenas, Litanies, and Little Offices. The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who piously recite an approved little office (e.g., of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Immaculate Conception, or St. Joseph).

P.S. Not only is this Little Office specifically covered in Grant 22, but it should also be covered in Grant 19, regarding prayers that honor St. Joesph, and also under Grant 21 for prayers on the memorial of any saint listed in the calendar recite. So, this prayer would be a valid option in honor of the feast of St. Joseph (preferably for his ‘Spouse and Father’ feast, but also maybe for his ‘Worker’ feast)

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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