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Tag Archives: indulgence
ASK FATHER: I have heard of “Apostolic Pardon” but “Apostolic Blessing”?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have heard of “Apostolic Blessing” — is that the same thing but with a different name (eg: “reconciliation” == “confession” == “Sacrament of Penance”)? I’ve written about the IMPORTANT Apostolic Pardon quite a few times. … Read More
2 August until midnight: “Portiuncula” Plenary (or Partial) Indulgence
From midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow, 2 August, you can gain the “Portinuncula” Indulgence. This indulgence seems to have been granted directly by Christ Himself in an appearance to St. Francis. The Lord them told Francis to go to Pope Honorius III, who, … Read More
First Blessings by new priests. Indulgenced? NO! Interesting Latin texts. And Fr. Z rants.
There have been quite a few ordinations in the last month or so. I am always glad to see the pictures or good video. However, year in and year out, I note with a measure of concern among the newly … Read More
2 August until midnight: “Portiuncula” Plenary (or Partial) Indulgence
From midnight tonight to midnight 2 August, you can gain the “Portinuncula” Indulgence. This indulgence seems to have been granted directly by Christ Himself in an appearance to St. Francis. The Lord them told Francis to go to Pope Honorius III, … Read More
2 August until midnight: “Portiuncula” Plenary (or Partial) Indulgence
From midnight tonight to midnight 2 August, you can gain the “Portinuncula” Indulgence. This Year of Mercy brings many opportunities to gain plenary indulgences, but this one is special: it seems to have been granted directly by Christ Himself in an … Read More
28 June – Vigil of Sts. Peter and Paul: Firm upon the Rock of Apostolic Faith
During this Fortnight For Freedom we observe (not celebrate!) the Vigil of the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. Vigils in the liturgical calendar are not just reminders that tomorrow is a feast. They are also reminders to prepare for the … Read More
Plenary Indulgence – Mercy Sunday
On Mercy Sunday there is a Plenary Indulgence available. Of course, during the Year of Mercy if you are near one of the churches that has a “holy door” you can get an indulgence every day, so this indulgence … Read More
31 Dec: ‘Te Deum’ Indulgence
We read in the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum 26 that, under the usual conditions, people can gain a plenary indulgence by participating in a liturgical praying of the Te Deum for the end of the year. Is there one in your diocese … Read More
ASK FATHER: The Apostolic Pardon and You
From a reader… QUAERITUR: What does apostolic pardon mean? The Apostolic Pardon, or Benediction, forgives temporal punishment due to our sins, not the sins themselves. If anything remains from our lives, provided we die in the state of grace, for … Read More
ASK FATHER: Prayer for the Holy Father’s intention?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: To gain an indulgence we are required to “pray for the Pope’s intention”. How are we to understand this – are we asking God to answer the specific prayer intentions of the Holy Father (crudely, asking … Read More
V. Let us pray for our Pontiff, Pope Benedict.
A partial indulgence is granted to the Christian faithful who, in a spirit of filial devotion, devoutly recite any duly approved prayer for the Supreme Pontiff (e.g., the Oremus pro Pontifice): V. Let us pray for our Pontiff, Pope Benedict. R. May the Lord preserve … Read More
Year of Faith Indulgence for renewing baptismal promises… for converts. What to do?
Think about indulgences. Think about them all the time. Even as I reminded you that you can obtain indulgences, under the usual conditions, during this week following All Saints and All Souls, don’t forget that during the Year of Faith … Read More
Are you gaining indulgences? If not, why not? So easy… such a work of charity!
Lest we forget, in this brief period after All Saint’s and All Souls Holy Church has designated various ways to obtain plenary indulgences under the usual conditions. The Enchiridion Indulgentiarum 29 says § 1. A plenary indulgence, applicable only to souls … Read More
PLENARY INDULGENCE FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH
PLENARY INDULGENCE FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH Vatican City, 5 October 2012 (VIS) – According to a decree made public today and signed by Cardinal Manuel Monteiro de Castro and Bishop Krzysztof Nykiel, respectively penitentiary major and regent of the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Removal of Crucifixes from church during Lent. Fr. Z rants.
From a reader: At my parish, we have a tradition of taking down and stowing away the San Damiano Cross replica that hangs from the ceiling over our sanctuary. This year, I discovered the plenary indulgence for praying before a … Read More
QUAERITUR: Why don’t priests use the Apostolic Pardon for the dying?
From a reader: I understand that the Sacrament of the anointing is not the same as the apostolic pardon. Why is it that some priests do not say those words for this pardon and give both the blessing and the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Indulgences for the dead and visiting a cemetery
From a reader: Your recent answer to a question about prayers and Masses for non-Catholic departed brings to mind a question some friends and I were deliberating over. With regard to the indulgences we can gain for the departed during … Read More
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QUAERITUR: sign of the Cross when passing a non-Catholic church
From a reader: I was taught to cross myself when passing by a Roman Catholic Church out of reverence for the Real Presence in the Eucharist that is present in that house of God. I live outside Washington D.C. and … Read More
