March 23 - Traditional Indulgence of the day!
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- Mar 23
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We are evaluating old indulgences that have been approve on todays date of:
March
23
List of Traditional materials we will be looking at today, and the current/withstanding grants that they satisfy (directly or indirectly).
6. My God, grant
partial indulgence… General Grant 1
14. O God, be merciful
partial indulgence… General Grant 1
37. My God, I believe in The
partial indulgence… Grant 9
47. Recitation of the doxology
Notwithstanding
49. Almighty and everlasting God
partial indulgence… Grant 15
54. O Lord our God
partial indulgence… Grant 15
65. O Father of mercies
partial indulgence… Grant 15
215. We therefore pray Thee
partial indulgence… General Grant 1
500. The Novena of Grace
partial indulgence… Grant 21
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
6. My God, grant that I may love Thee, and let the only reward of my love be to love Thee more and more. An indulgence of 300 days (S. C. Ind., March 15, 1890; S. P. Ap., March 23, 1936)
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
14. O God, be merciful to me, the sinner (Luke 18, 13). An indulgence of 500 days (S. P. Ap., Jan. 25, 1923 and March 23,1936)
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. The most recent current indulgence allows invocations that address the Merciful Jesus (Divine Mercy) to be used especially for that partial indulgence. I’m not sure if the Mercy of the Trinity would also be applicable for this new indulgence. Although it shouldn’t really matter, because all invocations offer a partial indulgence regardless.
CHAPTER I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” - II. ACTS OF THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES AND OF CONTRITION
37. My God, I believe in Thee, I hope in Thee, I love Thee above all things with all my soul, with all my heart and with all my strength; I love Thee because Thou art infinitely good and worthy of being loved; and because I love Thee, I repent with all my heart of having offended Thee; have mercy on me, a sinner. Amen. An indulgence of 300 days (S. C. Ind., Nov, 21, 1885; S. P. Ap., March 23, 1936).
Currently Acts of Theological Virtues and Acts of Contrition are both offered indulgences, but under two different grants (G28 - PROFESSION OF FAITH AND ACTS OF THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES) (G9 -EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE AND ACT OF CONTRITION). This seems to lean more towards an Act of Contrition, which carries a partial indulgence. 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.
CHAPTER I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” - IV. Pious Practices
47. The faithful who recite devoutly three times the doxology “Glory be to the Father” etc., early in the morning, and at noon and in the evening, with the intention of giving thanks to the Most Holy Trinity for the excellent gifts and privileges granted to the B. V. Mary, may gain: An indulgence of 500 days for each recitation corresponding to each of the aforesaid parts of the day. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if they perform the threefold recitation daily for a month with a devout heart (S. C. Ind., July 11, 1815; S. P. Ap., March 23, 1936).
Although there is a current indulgence regarding thanksgiving that is given at least twice a day (at certain times), that grant is not specific of giving thanksgiving for the privileges granted to Mary. Therefore, this traditional indulgence is Notwithstanding. As always, if this pious practice is incorporated so that it follows the guidelines of another grant (like the General Grants) it may still be used to gain at least a partial indulgence.
CHAPTER I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” - V. Prayers
49. Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us Thy servants grace by the profession of the true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and, in the power of Thy divine Majesty, to worship the Unity; we beseech Thee, that by our steadfastness in this same faith, we may evermore be defended from all adversities. Through Christ our Lord. Amen (Roman Missal). An indulgence of 5 years. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if this prayer is said devoutly every day for a month (S. C. Ind., July 2, 1816; S. P. Ap., March 23, 1936).
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 I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” - V. Prayers
54. O Lord our God, we offer Thee our hearts united in the strongest and most sincere love of brotherhood; we pray that Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament may be the daily food of our souls and bodies; that Jesus may be established as the center of our affections, even as He was for Mary and Joseph. Finally, O Lord, may sin never disturb our union on earth; and may we be eternally united in heaven with Thee and Mary and Joseph and with all Thy Saints. Amen. An indulgence of 500 days (S. P. Ap., Dec. 23, 1919 and March 23, 1935).
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 II. “GOD THE FATHER” – Prayers
65. O Father of mercies, from whom cometh all that is good, I offer my humble petitions unto Thee through the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy dearly beloved Son, our Lord and Redeemer, in whom Thou art always well pleased and who loves Thee so much; vouchsafe to grant me the grace of a lively faith, a firm hope and an ardent charity toward Thee and toward my neighbor. Grant me also the grace to be truly penitent for all my sins together with a firm purpose of never offending Thee again; that so I may be enabled to live always according to Thy divine good-pleasure, to do Thy most holy will in all things with a generous and willing heart, and to persevere in Thy love even to the end of my life. Amen. An indulgence of 3 years (S. C. Ind., April 21, 1818; S. P. Ap., March 23, 1936).
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.
P.S. Although this prayer is not labeled as an Act of Theological Virtues, it does specifically request the straightening of faith, hope, and charity (the theological virtues). Perhaps then this would be a good prayer to use under that grant?
CHAPTER III. ‘GOD THE SON’ – Art. VI. “IN HONOR OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD” – I. Invocation
215. We therefore pray Thee, help Thy servants: whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood (Ambrosian Hymn). An indulgence of 300 days (S. P. Ap., March 23, 1933).
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 VII. - “THE SAINTS” – Art. IV “IN HONOR OF OTHER SAINTS” – V. SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER, CONFESSOR
500. (The Novena of Grace) – O Saint Francis Xavier, well beloved and full of charity, in union with thee, I reverently adore the Majesty of God; and since I rejoice with exceeding joy in the singular gifts of grace bestowed upon thee during thy life, and thy gifts of glory after death, I give Him hearty thanks for them; I beseech thee with all my heart's devotion to be pleased to obtain for me, by thy effectual intercession, above all things, the grace of a holy life and a happy death. Moreover, I beg of thee to obtain for me... (here mention the spiritual or temporal favor to be prayed for). But if what I ask of thee so earnestly doth not tend to the glory of God and the greater good of my soul, do thou, I pray, obtain for me what is more profitable to both these ends. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
On any of nine successive days that the faithful may select for obtaining some grace through the intercession of St. Francis Xavier, if they make use of the foregoing form of prayer, or on any day that they attend the exercises of the novena, of Grace, as above, held in some church or public oratory, they are granted:
An indulgence of 3 years; A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions at the end of the exercises (S. C. Ind., March 23, 1904; S. P. Ap., May 20, 1933).
Note: If, for any reason, the above prayer cannot be said, it will suffice to say five times Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be. (S. C. Ind., March 23, 1904)
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.
Also! Even though this prayer is listed as a Novena, in order for it to grant an indulgence as a Novena today, it would have to be said “publicly.” This means that at least your local priest would have to approve a novena to be said by the congregation. Otherwise, if not approved for the congregation, this would be a private novena, and would thus only fall under Grant 15 for 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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