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- on Bishop Athanasius Schneider remarks on burning issues, Vatican II, SSPX.: “Hi Father. Very true, celebrating Mass is not the same as attending Mass. Following on the material sin thesis, when…”
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Tag Archives: plenary indulgence
FATHERS! ACTION ITEM! Plenary Indulgences available on 31 December (Te Deum) and 1 January (Veni Creator Spiritus)
Holy Mother Church offers the possibility to gain two plenary indulgences, one on 31 December to thank God for the graces received during the year and one on 1 January to invoke the Holy Spirit at the beginning of the … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can a dying Catholic receive the Apostolic Pardon if there is no priest present?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Can a Catholic receive the Apostolic Pardon if he/she dies without a priest present. I read somewhere that, even in the absence of a priest, the Catholic Church grants a plenary indulgence to all Catholics at the moment … Read More
2 August until midnight: “Portiuncula” Plenary (or Partial) Indulgence
From midnight 1 August to midnight today, 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
NOTA BENE! FINAL DAY 30 Nov. – Special Decree extends opportunity for Plenary Indulgence for Poor Souls through whole of November
30 November: FINAL DAY The Church’s senior tribunal, which handles all matter of the internal forum and indulgences, the Sacred Apostolic Penitentiary, has issued a decree about the annual opportunity to gain indulgences for the souls in Purgatory in time … Read More
8 May Indulgence: Supplication to O.L. of Pompeii
There is a beautiful tradition for 8 May, this day (often right at 1200 noon). I will recite this before my live-streamed Mass today at Noon CDT. Once upon a time one could obtain this day a plenary indulgence by … Read More
2018 March For Life – Plenary Indulgence
CNA reports that those who participate in the March For Life in Washington DC can gain a plenary indulgence. Participating in the March for Life? There’s an indulgence for that. Washington D.C., Jan 7, 2018 / 04:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- … Read More
WDTPRS – Christ the King (2002MR): The world will be consumed in fire – Act of Consecration Indulgence
In the Novus Ordo calendar, this Sunday – the last of the liturgical year – is Christ the King. In the traditional calendar we celebrated Christ the King on the last Sunday of October. Remember that there is an Act … Read More
PLENARY INDULGENCE during 100th Anniversary of Fatima Apparitions
INDULGENCE OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE APPARITIONS OF OUR LADY IN FATIMA, PORTUGAL Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence opportunity for the 100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions throughout the centennial year, from the 27th of November … Read More
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31 Dec & 1 Jan: Plenary Indulgences!
Today, the last day of the year, you have an opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence, under the usual conditions, by taking part in the recitation or singing of the Te Deum in a church or oratory. Tomorrow, 1 January, … Read More
ASK FATHER: Year of Mercy indulgence when no chance of confession
From a reader… I’m a shut-in in a rural area. EMs bring me Communion on Fridays. Confess once a year (prev. yrs ago @ 2 wks). Really no way to confess @ 3 wks for Plenary Indulgences (Priest has 3 parishes). Any exceptions … Read More
WVC on Daily Rome Shot 1556: “The statue of a dead whale works in to a theme that Novus Ordo rubrics are now being shaped by…”
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