March 18.4 - Traditional Indulgence of the day!
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- Mar 18
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We are evaluating old indulgences that have been approve on todays date of:
March
18
(Part 4/4)
List of Traditional materials we will be looking at today, and the current/withstanding grants that they satisfy (directly or indirectly).
493. Pius Practices: (a) for every Tuesday / (b) for a novena
Notwithstanding
583. Merciful Lord Jesus, grant
partial indulgence… General Grant 1
608. Indulgences for any prayer approved by ecclesiastical authority
partial indulgence… Grant 5
635. Indulgences/Mission Crosses
Notwithstanding
638. Accepting Death
Notwithstanding
675. Prayers (after a Low Mass)
partial indulgence… Grant 15, 17, and ‘DM’
686. Gradual Psalms and Penitential Psalms
partial indulgence… Grant 9
764. A Prayer - O Creator ineffable
partial indulgence… Grant 15
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.
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 VII. - “THE SAINTS” – Art. IV “IN HONOR OF OTHER SAINTS” – II. Saint Anne, Mother of the B. V. M.
493. Pius Practices – a) The faithful who devoutly say some prayers in honor of St. Anne, on Tuesday of any week, are granted: An indulgence of 7 years; A plenary indulgence, on the usual conditions.
Those who perform such a devotional exercise on nine successive Tuesdays are granted: A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions (S. C. of the Holy Office Aug. 22, 1912; S. P. Ap., Nov. 15, 1927 and March 18 1932)
b) The faithful who offer their devout supplications in honor of St. Anne with the intention of so continuing for nine successive days are granted: An indulgence of 7 years, once on ant day of the novena; A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, at the completion of the novena (Holy Office, Aug. 22, 1912, S. P. Ap., Nov. 15, 1927 and March 18, 1932).
This indulgence, as a whole, is notwithstanding. Although, regarding novenas, current Grant 22 allows a partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who devoutly assist at public novenas.
For the rest of the details of the traditional grant, 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.
P.S. There are two current grants that regard “other saints.” That is Grant 21, where approved prayers may be said on the memorial of any saint listed in the calendar. Also Grant 33, where certain actions may be taken on the feast of a church’s Titular. See the Manuel of Indulgences for more details on each of these other grants.
CHAPTER VIII. ‘FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED’ – I. Invocation
583. Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them everlasting rest. An indulgence of 300 days, applicable only to the holy souls (S. C. of the Holy Office, March 18, 1909).
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. A partial indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, is granted to the faithful who devoutly visit a cemetery and at least mentally pray for the dead. This indulgence does not specify what prayer should be said. So, even though invocations are considered to be different from prayers, this may be something to consider praying (as an opening or whole prayer) for this indulgence.
CHAPTER IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” - Art. II. “FOR VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND RELIGIOUS LIFE” – III. Prayers
608. The faithful who recite with devotion any prayer approved by ecclesiastical authority, in order to obtain from Almighty God priestly and religious vocations, may gain: An indulgence of 7 years; A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if the daily recitation of such a prayer be continued for an entire month (S. P. Ap., May 17, 1927 and March 18, 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 Fourth Sunday of Easter is World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Prayers for universal intentions do not need to be approved, nor (as far as I know) do they have to be said onlyon 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 IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” – Art. V. MISSIONS FOR THE PEOPLE – III. MISSION CROSSES
635. The faithful who devoutly make a visit to a cross erected in memory of a Mission may gain: A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, on the day of the erection or blessing of the mission cross, on the anniversary of the same, on the Feasts of the Finding (May 3) and of the Exaltation (September 14) of the Holy Cross, or on any of the seven days following any of the above.
The faithful who solute the aforesaid cross with some external mark of reverence and say one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be, in honor of our Lord's Passion, may gain: An indulgence of 5 years (S. C. of the Holy Office, Aug. 13, 1913; S. P. Ap., March 18, 1932). NoTE: The cross to be erected must be of durable and handsome material; it must be fastened in a definite place or sustained by a firm base; it must be blessed by the priest who preached the sacred mission; further, the consent of the local Ordinary must be obtained.
This indulgence, as a whole, is Notwithstanding. Although crosses and crucifixes may be used in other indulgences (like Grant 14 regarding articles of devotion) there’s no current indulgence regarding Mission crosses. General Grants 3 and 4 may also offer partial indulgences by making use of this traditional grant, but only generally.
CHAPTER IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” – Art. VI. FOR A HAPPY DEATH – II. AN ACT OF ACCEPTING ONE'S OWN DEATH FROM THE HAND OF GOD
638. The faithful who at any time in their lives, from a sincere spirit of love of God and with at least a contrite heart, express their intention of accepting calmly and gladly from the hand of God whatsoever manner of death it may please Him to send them, together with all its pain, anguish and suffering, may gain: An indulgence of 7 years; A plenary indulgence at the hour of death, if they have devoutly made such an act at least once in their lifetime, after having fulfilled the usual conditions (S. C. Ind., March 9, 1904; Holy Office, Nov. 16, 1916; S. P. Ap., March 18, 1932).
Although there is a grant addressing one’s own death (Grant 12), one’s acceptance of their death is not a current requirement. Therefor, this traditional indulgence is Notwithstanding
CHAPTER IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” – Art. VII. “MISCELLANEOUS DEVOTIONS” – XIII. PRAYERS TO BE SAID AFTER THE CELEBRATION OF LOW MASS
675. Hail Mary, thrice.
Hail, holy Queen, etc.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O God, our refuge and our strength, look down in mercy upon Thy people who cry unto Thee, and by the intercession of the glorious and immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with blessed Joseph, her Spouse, and Thy blessed Apostles, Peter and Paul, and all Thy Saints, mercifully and graciously hear the prayers which we pour forth for the conversion of sinners and for the freedom and exaltation of our holy Mother the Church. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil: may God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all wicked spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
The faithful who devoutly recite these prayers kneeling, with the priest who has just celebrated a private Mass at which they have assisted, are granted: An indulgence of 10 years (S. Cong. of Rites, Jam. 6, 1884 and Nov. 24, 1915; S. P. Ap., May 30, 1934).
Moreover, if the invocation: Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us, (Cor lesu sacratissimum, miserére nobis) be added three times: An indulgence of 7 years (S. C. Ind., June 17, 1904; S. P. Ap., March 18, 1932).
Two types of prayers and one invocation is mentioned here. The first Marian prayer portion may be covered under Grant 17; A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who devoutly address the Blessed Virgin Mary with some approved prayer.
The St. Michael prayer falls under Grant 15: A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who for their personal edification devoutly spend time in mental prayer. Or it may apply to Grant 21 regarding saints and their feast days.
The last invocation would apply to the most recent of the current grants (we will refer to it as Grant DM) based on Christ’s Divine Mercy and Divine Mercy Sunday. A partial indulgence, granted to the faithful who, at least with a contrite heart, pray to the merciful Lord Jesus a legitimately approved invocation.
CHAPTER IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” – Art. VII. “MISCELLANEOUS DEVOTIONS” - THE GRADUAL AND PENITENTIAL PSALMS
686. The faithful Who devoutly recite the Gradual Psalms or the seven Penitential Psalms, are granted: An indulgence of 7 years (S. Pius V, Bull 'Quod a nobis,’ July 9, 1568 and 'Superni Omnipotentis Dei’, April 15, 1571; S. P. Ap., March 18, 1932).
This indulgence still stands, though it is placed under Grant 9 for the “Examination of Conscience and Act of Contrition”. The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: 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 (e.g., the Confiteor, the psalm De profundis, or the psalm Miserere, or any of the gradual or penitential psalms).
CHAPTER IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” – PART II. “IN FAVOR OF CERTAIN GROUPS OF PERSONS” – VII Prayers to be said by students
764. A Prayer - O Creator ineffable, who of the riches of Thy wisdom didst appoint three hierarchies of Angels and didst set them in wondrous order over the highest heavens, and who didst apportion the elements of the world most wisely: do Thou, who art in truth the fountain of light and wisdom, deign to shed upon the darkness of my understanding the rays of Thine infinite brightness, and remove far from me the twofold darkness in which I was born, namely, sin and ignorance. Do Thou, who givest speech to the tongues of little children, instruct my tongue and pour into my lips the grace of Thy benediction. Give me keenness of apprehension, capacity for remembering, method and ease in learning, insight in interpretation, and copious eloquence in speech. Instruct my beginning, direct my progress, and set Thy seal upon the finished work, Thou, who art true God and true Man, who livest and reignest World without end.' Amen (St. Thomas Aquinas). An indulgence of 7 years (Pius XI, Encyclical "Studiorum Decem,” June 29, 1923; S. P. Ap., March 18, 1932)
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.
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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