May 12 - Traditional Indulgence of the day!
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We are evaluating old indulgences that have been approve on todays date of:
May
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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).
56. I vow and consecrate
partial indulgence… Grant 15
154. Come, O Lord
partial indulgence… Grant 15
207. Behold me at Thy feet
partial indulgence… Grant 15
217. For the month of July
potential partial indulgence… General Grant 2, 3, or 4
220. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits
partial indulgence… Grant 15
284. Making a novena before the Feast of Pentecost
partial indulgence… Grant 22
423. The devotion of the Five Sundays/ OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Notwithstanding
470. O chaste Spouse of Mary
partial indulgence… Grant 19
539. A Prayer - Our defender, father of the poor
partial indulgence… Grant 21
641. O most merciful Lord Jesus
partial indulgence… Grant 15
726. Prayer - Help us, O God, our Saviour
partial indulgence… Grant 15
753. A Prayer to be said by Confessors before they hear the confessions of the faithful
partial indulgence… Grant 15
1950s. PRAYER TO THE MOTHER MOST ADMIRABLE
partial indulgence… Grant 17
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 I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” – V. Prayers
56. I vow and consecrate to God all that is in me: my memory and my actions to God the Father; my understanding and my words to God the Son; my will and my thoughts to God the Holy Ghost; my heart, my body, my tongue, my senses and all my sorrows to the sacred Humanity of Jesus Christ, "who was contented to be betrayed into the hands of wicked men and to suffer the torment of the Cross” (St. Francis de Sales). An indulgence of 3 years. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if this act of oblation is devoutly repeated every day for a month (S. P. Ap., Sept. 22, 1922 and May 12, 1934).
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. IV. - “JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT” – IV. Prayers before Communion
154. Come, O Lord, and tarry not (Roman Breviary.) An indulgence of 500 days. A plenary indulgence once a month for the daily recitation of this act of desire on condition of sacramental confession, a visit to a church or public oratory and prayer for the intentions of the Sovereign Pontiff (S. P. Ap., May 12, 1934).
Currently only prayers offered after communion may gain a partial indulgence. Or duly-approved prayers may be offered to Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament. Unfortunately this prayer does not fit into either of these current indulgences, but it would still offer 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. V. “JESUS CRUCIFIED” – IX. Prayers
207. Behold me at Thy feet, O Jesus of Nazareth, behold the most wretched of creatures, who comes into Thy presence humbled and penitent! Have mercy on me, O Lord, according to Thy great mercy! I have sinned and my sins are always before Thee. Yet my soul belongs to Thee, for Thou hast created it, and redeemed it with Thy Precious Blood. Ah, grant that Thy redeeming work be not in vain! Have pity on me; give me tears of true repentance; pardon me for I am Thy child; pardon me as Thou didst pardon the penitent thief; look upon me from Thy throne in heaven and give me Thy blessing.
I believe in God, etc.
An indulgence of 3 years (S. C. Ind., June 26, 1894; S. P. Ap., May 12, 1931)
Every prayer may be eligible for a partial indulgence, under Grant 15. Refer to the above (# 56 or 154) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding mental prayer.
CHAPTER III. ‘GOD THE SON’ – Art. VI. “IN HONOR OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD” – III. Devout Exercise
217. A DEVOUT EXERCISE FOR THE MONTH OF JULY – The faithful, who during the month of July devoutly take part in the public exercise which is held in honor of the Most Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, may gain: An indulgence of 10 years on any day of the month; A plenary indulgence upon the addition of sacramental confession, Holy Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the Sovereign Pontiff, if they are present at ten of the exercises at least.
Those who during this month perform privately certain pious practices in honor of the same Precious Blood, may gain: An indulgence of 7 years once on each day; A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if they persevere in their prayers throughout the month; where, however, a public exercise is held, this indulgence is available only to those who are legitimately hindered from taking part in it (S. C. Ind., Junes 4, 1850; S. P. Ap., May 12, 1931).
When it comes to traditional ‘Exercises’ and ‘Practices,’ many of them do not carried over “as is,” shall we say. Another way of putting it is this: There are not indulgences given under the title ‘Practices that Honor of the Most Precious Blood.’
There is, however, a way to carry the essence of this indulgence into other indulgence categories that are up to date.
The categories I would like to mention in particular are the General-Grants 2, 3, and 4.
These General-Grants state:
G2) A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who led by the spirit of faith, give compassionately of themselves or of their goods to serve their brothers in need.
G3)A partial indulgence is granted to the Christian faithful who, in a spirit of penance, voluntarily abstain from something that is licit for and pleasing to them.
G4) 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.
Alms giving, and other types of giving may be considered an act of devotion. Abstaining may be considered an act of devotion. And lastly, you guessed it, witnessing one’s faith before others may be considered an act of devotion. Therefore, if you would like to personally link up 1) a habit of giving, 2) a period of abstinence, or 3) preforming an action of faith before another – with the sentiment of devotion to the Most Precious Blood - in the month of July, then this could be seen as a way to participate in the traditional grant # 217 which also satisfies current indulgence requirements.
CHAPTER III. ‘GOD THE SON’ – Art. VI. “IN HONOR OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD” – IV. Prayers
220. I. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy beloved Son, my Saviour and my God, for the spread and exaltation of my dear Mother, Thy holy Church, for the preservation and welfare of her visible Head, the sovereign Roman Pontiff, for the Cardinals, Bishops and Pastors of souls, and for all the ministers of the sanctuary.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Blessed and praised for evermore be Jesus, Who hath saved us with His Blood!
II. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy beloved Son, my Saviour and my God, for peace and concord among Catholic kings and princes, for the humbling of the enemies of our holy faith and for the welfare of all Thy Christian people.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Blessed and praised, etc.
II. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy beloved Son, my Savior and my God, for the conversion of unbelievers, the rooting-up of all heresies and the conversion of sinners.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Blessed and praised, etc.
IV. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy beloved Son, my Saviour and my God, for all my relations, friends and enemies, for those in need, in sickness and in tribulation, and for all those for whom Thou knowest that I am bound to pray, and willest that I should pray.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Blessed and praised, etc.
V. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy beloved Son, my Saviour and my God, for all those who are to pass this day to the other life, that Thou wouldst deliver them from the pains of hell, and admit them with all speed to the possession of Thy glory.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Blessed and praised, etc.
VI. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy beloved Son, my Saviour and my God, for all men who are lovers of this great treasure and who are united with me in adoring and glorifying It and who labor to spread this devotion.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Blessed and praised, etc.
VII. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy beloved Son, my Saviour and my God, for all my needs, both temporal and spiritual, as an intercession for the holy souls in purgatory, and in an especial manner for those who were most devoted to this price of our redemption, and to the sorrows and sufferings of our dear Mother, Mary most holy.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Blessed and praised, etc.
Glory to the Blood of Jesus both now and for evermore and through the everlasting ages. Amen.
An indulgence of 3 years. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions for the daily recitation of this act of oblation for a month (Pius VII, Sept. 22, 1817; S. P. Ap., May 12, 1931).
Every prayer may be eligible for a partial indulgence, under Grant 15. Refer to the above (# 56 or 154) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding mental prayer.
CHAPTER IV. “GOD THE HOLY GHOST” – IV. Devout Exercises
284. Prayers of the Novena before the Feast of Pentecost - The faithful who devoutly assist at the public novena in honor of the Holy Ghost immediately preceding the Feast of Pentecost, may gain: An indulgence of 10 years on any day of the novena; A plenary indulgence, if they take part in at least five of the exercises, and moreover go to confession, receive Holy Communion and pray for the Holy Father's intention.
Those who make a private novena in honor of the Holy Ghost, either before Pentecost or at any other time in the year, may gain: An indulgence of 7 years once on any day of their novena; A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions at the close of the novena; but if a public novena is held, this indulgence is available only to those who are lawfully hindered from taking part in the same (Pius IX, Audience, Jan. 3, 1849; S. C. of Bishops Regulars, Jan. 28, 1850; S. C. Ind., Nov. 26, 1876: Apostolic Brief, May 5, 1895: Encyclical Letter “Divinum illud munus,” May 9, 1897; S. P. Ap., May 12, 1934).
This devout practice would fall under Grant 22, for novenas. For an indulgence, novenas need to be said “publicly,” which is generally understood that a parish or diocese or the Church at large set-up/approves a novena to be said by the laity. You cannot do it only on your own or in a group that is not sets/approved by a current ecclesiastic authority. Novenas like these, known as ‘private’ novenas, are notwithstanding for an indulgence.
The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who devoutly assist at public novenas.
CHAPTER V. “THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY” – Art. VII. “THE BLESSED VIRGIN UNDER DIVERS TITLES” - XI. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
423. The faithful who devoutly visit an image of the Virgin Mother of God of “Guadalupe,” exposed in some church or public oratory, on any of the five Sundays immediately preceding the Feast of the Apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe may gain: A plenary indulgence, if they make their confession, receive Holy Communion and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father (S. P. Ap., May 12, 1931).
This devout exercise is similar to what is mentioned for # 217. This indulgence in itself is Notwithstanding, but through some of the other Grants (like the General Grants) it may still be applied for a partial indulgence of some sort.
CHAPTER VII. “THE SAINTS” - Art. II. “IN HONOR OF SAINT JOSEPH, SPOUCE OF THE B. V. M.” - VI. Prayers
470. I. O chaste Spouse of Mary most holy, glorious Saint Joseph, great was the trouble and anguish of thy heart when thou wast minded to put away privately thine inviolate Spouse, yet thy joy was unspeakable, when the surpassing mystery of the Incarnation was made known to thee by the Angel!
By this thy sorrow and this thy joy we beseech thee to comfort our souls, both now and in the sorrows of our final hour, with the joy of a good life and a holy death after the pattern of thine own in the arms of Jesus and Mary. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
II. O most blessed Patriarch, glorious Saint Joseph, who wast chosen to be the foster-father of the Word made flesh, thy sorrow at seeing the Child Jesus born in such poverty was suddenly changed into heavenly exultation when thou didst hear the angelic hymn, and didst behold the glories of that resplendent night.
By this thy sorrow and this thy joy, we implore thee to obtain for us the grace to pass over from life’s pathway to hear the angelic songs of praise, and to rejoice in the shining splendor of celestial glory. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
III. O glorious Saint Joseph, thou who didst faithfully obey the law of God, thy heart was pierced at the sight of the Most Precious Blood that was shed by the Infant Saviour during His Circumcision, but the Name of Jesus gave thee new life and filled thee with quiet joy.
By this thy sorrow and this thy joy, obtain for us the grace to be freed from all sin during life, and to die rejoicing, with the holy Name of Jesus in our hearts and on our lips. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
IV. O most faithful Saint, who didst share the mysteries of our Redemption, glorious Saint Joseph, the prophecy of Simeon touching the sufferings of Jesus and Mary caused thee to shudder with mortal dread, but at the same time filled thee with a blessed joy for the salvation and glorious resurrection which, he foretold, would be attained by countless souls.
By this thy sorrow and this thy joy, obtain for us that we may be of the number of those who, through the merits of Jesus and the intercession of Mary the Virgin Mother, are predestined to a glorious resurrection. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
V. O most watchful Guardian of the Incarnate Son of God, glorious Saint Joseph, what toil was thine in supporting and waiting upon the Son of the Most High God, especially in the flight into Egypt! Yet at the same time, how thou didst rejoice to have near thee always the very God Himself, and to see the idols of the Egyptians fall prostrate to the ground before Him.
By this thy sorrow and this thy joy, obtain for us the grace of keeping ourselves in safety from the infernal tyrant, especially by flight from dangerous occasions; may every idol of earthly affection fall from our hearts; may we be wholly employed in serving Jesus and Mary, and for them alone may we live and happily die. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
VI. O glorious Saint Joseph, an angel on earth, thou didst marvel to see the King of Heaven obedient to thy commands, but thy consolation in bringing Jesus out of the land of Egypt was troubled by thy fear of Archelaus; nevertheless, being assured by the Angel, thou didst dwell in gladness at Nazareth with Jesus and Mary.
By this thy sorrow and this thy joy, obtain for us that our hearts may be delivered from harmful fears, that so we may rejoice in peace of conscience and may live in safety with Jesus and Mary, and, like unto thee, may die in their company. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
VII. O glorious Saint Joseph, pattern of all holiness, when thou didst lose, through no fault of thine, the Child Jesus, thou didst seek Him sorrowing for the space of three days, until with great joy thou didst find Him again in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors.
By this thy sorrow and this thy joy, we supplicate thee, with our hearts upon our lips, to keep us from ever having the misfortune to lose Jesus through mortal sin; but if this supreme misfortune should befall us, grant that we may seek Him with unceasing sorrow until we find Him again, ready to show us His great mercy, especially at the hour of death; that so we may pass over to enjoy His presence in heaven, and there, in company with thee, may we sing the praises of His divine mercy forever. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Antiphon: And Jesus Himself was beginning about the age of thirty years, being (as it was supposed) the Son of Joseph.
V. Pray for us, O holy Joseph,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O God, Who in Thine unspeakable Providence didst vouchsafe to choose blessed Joseph to be the Spouse of Thy most holy Mother: grant, we beseech Thee, that we may deserve to have him as our intercessor in heaven, whom we venerate on earth as our protector: Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.
An indulgence of 5 years. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if these prayers are repeated with devotion daily for an entire month (Plus VII, Audience, Dec. 9, 1819; S. P, Ap., May 12, 1932).
A partial indulgence is available through Grant 19, prayers in honor of St. Joseph. This grant says that a prayer must be ‘duly approved,’ which it is. The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who invoke St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with a duly approved prayer.
CHAPTER VII. - “THE SAINTS” – Art. IV “IN HONOR OF OTHER SAINTS” – XXIX. SAINT HOMOBONUS, CONFESSOR
539. A Prayer - Our defender, father of the poor, pattern of meekness, prayer and devotion, by the charity wherewith thou didst love God above all things, and that generous love which led thee to assist the poor, make intercession for us to our Saviour, in order that we, by imitating here on earth thy virtues and, above all, thy spirit of charity, may be enabled to attain one day to thy company and that of all the Saints in blessing and praising the Lord of glory in our heavenly homeland. Amen. An indulgence of 300 days (Apostolic Brie, Feb. 8, 1904; S. P. Ap., May 12, 1934).
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. VI. FOR A HAPPY DEATH – IV. Prayers
641. O most merciful Lord Jesus, by Thine agony and sweat of Blood, by Thy precious death, deliver us, we beseech Thee, from a sudden and unprovided death. O most kind Lord Jesus, by Thy most sharp and ignominious scourging and crowning with thorns, by Thy holy Cross and bitter Passion, by Thy loving-kindness, we humbly pray that Thou wouldst not suffer us to die unprovided with Thy holy Sacraments. O dearly beloved Lord Jesus, by all Thy labors and sorrows, by Thy Precious Blood and sacred Wounds, by those Thy last words on the Cross: "My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?" and those others: "Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit," we most earnestly beseech Thee to deliver us from a sudden death. Grant us, we pray, room for repentance; grant us a happy passing in Thy grace, that so we may be able to love Thee, praise Thee and bless Thee forever. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father. An indulgence of 500 days. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, when this prayer has been devoutly said every day for a month (S. C. Ind., March 2, 1816; S. P. Ap., May 12, 1933).
Every prayer may be eligible for a partial indulgence, under Grant 15. Refer to the above (# 56 or 154) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding mental prayer.
CHAPTER IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” – Art. VII. “MISCELLANEOUS DEVOTIONS” – XLV. In the time ofany calamity
726. Prayer - Help us, O God, our Saviour; and for the glory of Thy Name deliver us: and forgive us our sins for Thy Name's sake.
V. For the glory of Thy holy Name deliver us,
R. And forgive us our sins for Thy Name's sake.
Let us pray.
Mercifully hear the prayers of Thy people, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that we who are justly afflicted for our sins, may be mercifully delivered from the same for the glory of Thy holy Name. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. An indulgence of 3 years (S. C. Ind., Nov. 8, 1849; S. P. Ap., June 14, 1935 and May 12, 1949)
Every prayer may be eligible for a partial indulgence, under Grant 15. Refer to the above (# 56 or 154) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding mental prayer.
CHAPTER IX. “FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS” – PART II. “IN FAVOR OF CERTAIN GROUPS OF PERSONS” - IV. “PRAYERS TO BE SAID BY PRIESTS” – (B) To fulfil worthily the Sacred Offices committed to them.
753. A Prayer to be said by Confessors before they hear the confessions of the faithful - Give me, O Lord, the wisdom that sitteth by Thy throne, that I may be enabled to judge Thy people with justice, and Thy poor and humble ones with true judgment. Grant me so to handle the keys of the Kingdom of heaven, that I may open it to none who ought to be shut out, nor shut out any to whom I ought to open. Let my intention be pure, my zeal sincere, my charity long-suffering, and my labor fruitful. Let me be kind without laxity, severe without harshness; let me not look down upon the poor man, nor flatter the rich man. Give me sweetness that I may draw sinners unto Thee; give me prudence in asking questions; give me skill in instruction. Bestow upon me, I beseech Thee, zeal in withdrawing sinners from evil courses, diligence in establishing them in goodness, and earnestness in moving them to a better life: maturity in my answers, rightness in my counsels, light in obscure matters, insight in intricate cases, and victory over all difficulties; let me not be involved in useless talk, nor corrupted by shameful avowals; may I save others, without myself becoming a castaway. Amen. An indulgence of 500 days (S. C. Ind, March 27, 1854; S. P. Ap., May 12, 1933)
There are no current indulgences for prayers that may/must be said by the clergy exclusively. Therefore this prayer may be placed under Grant 15. Refer to the above (# 56 or 154) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding mental prayer.
APPENDIX. “Indulgences attached to visiting certain holy places in Rome” - 1950s. PRAYER TO THE MOTHER MOST ADMIRABLE
1950s. PRAYER TO THE MOTHER MOST ADMIRABLE - Hail, Mary, full of grace, glorious light reflecting the splendor of the three divine Persons. Thy name, O Mary, is like a balm poured out on our wounds providing us sinners with the help that we ask for in continual sighing. The Lord is with thee, O Mary, as thou art with us, O kind and gracious star, to enlighten thy children, who ever look up to thee from their exile for guidance and consolation amid the sorrows of this vale of tears. Blessed art thou among women, for the Lord has chosen thee to be the Mother of the Word Incarnate and never permitted thy surpassing beauty to be tarnished by the stain of sin. Blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus, since it was through thee that there was given to us the one and only Savior, who has redeemed us from death and opened again the gates of heaven. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us, who must still struggle here on earth. Be thou ever our refuge so that in the blessed hour of death we may be worthy to behold thy fair countenance in the brightness of eternal glory. Amen
The faithful provided they are at least duly contrite, can gain an indulgence of 300 days as often they devoutly recite the above prayer; a plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if they persevere daily in this devout practice throughout the entire month (Pius XII, Audience May 12, 1953).
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
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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