November 22.1 - Traditional Indulgence of the day!

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

November

(Part 1/2)

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

18. Keep me, O Lord
- partial indulgence… General Grant 1 or Grant 30
22. Deliver me, O Lord
- partial indulgence… General Grant 1 or Grant 30
42. Almighty and everlasting God
- partial indulgence… General Grant 1
59. Grant, we beseech Thee
- partial indulgence… Grant 15
84. O Jesus, be to me Jesus
- partial indulgence… General Grant 1
116. O Jesus, Thou the beauty art
- partial indulgence… Grant 15
122. God, who didst appoint
- partial indulgence… Grant 15
139. Blessed is He that cometh
- partial indulgence… General Grant 1
156. Lord, I am not worthy
- partial indulgence… Grant 15
160. I give Thee thanks
- partial indulgence… Grant 15
211. O God, who for our sake
- partial indulgence… Grant 15
216. Hail, Holy Wounds
- 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.

CHAPTER I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” - I. Ejaculations and Invocations

18. Keep me, O Lord, as the apple of Thine eye; beneath the shadow of Thy wings protect me. (Psalm 16, 8) An indulgence of 500 days. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, when this invocation is repeated with devotion every day for a month (S. P. Ap., Nov. 22, 1931)

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.

This invocation ALSO is a scripture passage. This means that it is also eligible for a partial under Grant 30 (a plenary indulgence if scripture is read for a half an hour.)

The specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' is as follows: §1 A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who read the Sacred Scriptures as spiritual reading, from a text approved by competent authority and with the reverence due to the divine word, for at least a half an hour; if the time is less, the indulgence will be partial. §2 If for some good reason a person is unable to read the Sacred Scriptures, a plenary or partial indulgence is granted, as above, if the text of Sacred Scripture is listened to while another person is reading or if it is heard by means of a video or audio recording.

CHAPTER I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” - I. Ejaculations and Invocations

22. Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies (Psalm 58, 2) An indulgence of 500 days (S. P. Ap., Nov. 22, 1934).

This traditional indulgence is like the one above in that it applies under General Grant 1 (as an invocation) and under Grant 30 (as scripture). Refer to the above (# 18) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences.'

CHAPTER I. “THE TRIUNE GOD” - I. Ejaculations and Invocations

42. Almighty and everlasting God, give unto us an increase of faith, hope and charity; and, that we may deserve to obtain that which Thou dost promise, make us to love that which Thou dost command. Through Christ our Lord. Amen (Roman Missal). An indulgence of five years. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, when the daily recitation of this prayer is continued for a month (S. P. Ap., Nov. 22, 1934).

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” – V. Prayers

59. Grant, we beseech Thee. Almighty God, that we may so please Thy Holy Spirit by our earnest entreaties, that we may by His grace both be freed from all temptations and merit to receive the forgiveness of our sins. Through Christ our Lord. Amen (Roman Missal). An indulgence of 5 years. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, for the daily recitation of this prayer throughout a month (S. P. Ap., Nov. 22, 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. I. “THE LORD JESUS CHRIST” – I. Ejaculations and Invocations

84. O Jesus, be to me Jesus, and save me. An indulgence of 300 days. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, for the daily and devout recitation of this invocation through one month (S. P. Ap., Nov. 22, 1934)

CHAPTER III. ‘GOD THE SON’ – Art. II. ‘IN HONOR OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS’ – III. Hymns

116. [lesu decus angelicum] O Jesus, Thou the beauty art Of Angel worlds above!

Thy name is music to the heart, Enchanting it with love!

Celestial sweetness unalloyed! Who eat Thee hunger still,

Who drink of Thee still feel a void Which naught but Thou can fill!

O my sweet Jesus! hear the sighs Which unto Thee I send!

To Thee my inmost spirit cries, My being's hope and end!

Stay with us, Lord, and with Thy light Illume the soul's abyss;

Scatter the darkness of our night And fill the world with bliss.

O Jesu! spotless Virgin flower! Our life and joy! to Thee

Be praise, beatitude and power Through all eternity! Amen. (Roman Breviary, tr. E. Caswall).

An indulgence of 5 years. A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions, when this hymn is said daily (S. P. Ap., Nov. 22, 1934)

Refer to the above (# 59) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding mental prayer.

CHAPTER III. ‘GOD THE SON’ – Art. II. ‘IN HONOR OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS’ - V. Prayers

122. God, who didst appoint Thine only-begotten Son to be the Saviour of mankind and didst command His name to be called Jesus; mercifully grant that we may enjoy the vision of Him in heaven, whose holy Name we venerate on earth. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen (Roman Missal). An indulgence of 5 years. A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions, if this prayer is said devoutly every day (S. P. Ap., Nov. 22, 1934).

Refer to the above (# 59) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding mental prayer.

CHAPTER III. ‘GOD THE SON’ – Art. IV. - “JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT” – I. Ejaculations and Invocations

139. Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest (Roman Missal). The faithful, who devoutly recite this prayer after the consecration in the Mass, are granted: An indulgence of 500 days; A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions, if they recite it daily (S. P. Ap., Nov. 22, 1934).

CHAPTER III. ‘GOD THE SON’ – Art. IV. - “JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT” – IV. Prayers before Communion

156. Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst enter under my roof; but only say the word and my soul shall be healed (Roman Missal). An indulgence of 500 days, if thrice repeated. A plenary indulgence, if this prayer is recited three times daily for an entire month, upon the addition of sacramental confession, a visit to a church or public oratory, and prayer for the intentions of the Sovereign Pontiff (S. P. Ap., Nov. 22, 1936).

Currently only prayers of Thanksgiving after communion are granted a specific indulgence (under Grant 8). So this prayer would offer a partial indulgence under Grant 15. Refer to the above (# 59) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding mental prayer.

CHAPTER III. ‘GOD THE SON’ – Art. IV. - “JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT” – V. Thanksgiving after Communion

160. I give Thee thanks, holy Lord, Father almighty, everlasting God, who hast vouchsafed to feed me, a sinner, Thine unworthy servant, for no merits of my own, but only out of the goodness of Thy great mercy, with the precious Body and Blood of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ; and I pray Thee, that this holy Communion may be to me, not guilt for punishment, but a saving intercession for pardon. Let it be to me an armor of faith and a shield of good-will. Let it be to me a casting out of vices; a driving away of all evil desires and fleshly lusts; an increase of charity, patience, humility, obedience, and all virtues; a firm defense against the plots of all my enemies, both seen and unseen; a perfect quieting of all motions of sin, both in my flesh and in my spirit; a firm cleaving unto Thee, the only and true God, and a happy ending of my life. And I pray Thee to deign to bring me, a sinner, to that ineffable Feast, where Thou with Thy Son and the Holy Ghost, art to Thy holy ones true light, full satisfaction, everlasting joy, consummate pleasure and perfect happiness. Amen (St. Thomas Aquinas). An indulgence of 3 years. A plenary indulgence once a month for the daily recitation of this prayer on condition of sacramental confession, a visit to some church or public oratory and prayers for the intentions of the Sovereign Pontiff (S. P. Ap., Nov. 22, 1934).

Prayers of Thanksgiving after Communion offer a partial indulgences. However, they must be ‘duly approves,’ which this prayer is not. So this prayer would offer a partial indulgence under Grant 15. Refer to the above (# 59) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding mental prayer.

CHAPTER III. ‘GOD THE SON’ – Art. V. “JESUS CRUCIFIED” – IX. Prayers

211. O God, who for our sake didst will Thy Son to undergo the torments of the Cross, that Thou mightest drive far from us the power of the enemy; grant unto us Thy servants that we may attain to the grace of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen (Roman Missal). An indulgence of 5 years. A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions for the daily recitation of this prayer (S. P. Ap., Nov. 22, 1934).

Every prayer may be eligible for a partial indulgence, under Grant 15. Refer to the above (# 59) 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” – II. Hymn

216. Salvete, Christi vulnera - Hail, Holy Wounds of Jesus, hail! Sweet pledges of the saving Rood! Whence flow the streams that never fail - The purple streams of His dear Blood.

Brighter than brightest stars ye show, Than sweetest rose your scent more rare, No Indian gem may match your glow, No honey's taste with yours compare.

Portals are ye to that dear Home, Wherein our wearied souls may hide, Where to no angry foe can come, The heart of Jesus Crucified.

What countless stripes our Jesus bore, All naked left in Pilate's hall, What copious floods of purple gore Through rents in His torn garments fall.

His comely brow, O shame and grief, By the sharp, thorny crown is riven, Through hands and feet, without relief The cruel nails are deeply driven.

But when for our poor sakes He died, A willing Priest, by love subdued, The soldier's spear transfixed His side - Forth flowed the water and the blood.

Beneath the winepress of God's wrath, To save our souls from endless pains, Still hour by hour His Blood pours forth Till not a single drop remains.

Come, bathe you in that healing flood, All ye who mourn with sin opprest, Your only hope in Jesus' Blood, His Sacred Heart your only rest.

All praise to Him, the eternal Son, At God's right hand enthroned above, Whose Blood the world's redemption won, Whose Spirit seals the gifts of love. Amen. (Roman Breviary, tr. by H. N. Oxenham). An indulgence of 5 years. A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions for its daily devout recitation (S. P. Ap., Nov. 22, 1934).

Every prayer may be eligible for a partial indulgence, under Grant 15. Refer to the above (# 59) for the specific reference in the 'Manuel of Indulgences' regarding mental prayer.

Note: Under Grant 13, reflecting on the passion of Christ, for 15 minutes may offer an indulgence to the impeded. Perhaps this prayer could be used to gain a partial or even plenary indulgence depending of it’s use under Grant 13.

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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November 22.1 - Traditional Indulgence of the day!

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