Full and partial indulgences in the Catholic Church
The doctrine of indulgence is connected with the mystery of Divine Mercy. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the sinner receives forgiveness of his sins for which he sincerely regrets. Thus he can attain eternal salvation. The forgiveness obtained does not, however, free us from the temporal (time) punishments that come upon us in life or after death in purgatory. The rich treasury of the church’s indulgences serves to relieve these punishments. Thus, indulgence is God’s giving of temporal punishment for sins already forgiven. The partial and complete indulgences are distinguished (depending on the degree to which they release us from the temporal penalty). These indulgences can be enjoyed by any baptized individual after having fulfilled appropriate conditions for himself or offering them for the dead.
Seven conditions for full indulgence: 1. The absence of any attachment to sin, even regular (if there is no complete disposition - partial indulgence is gained). 2. The state of sanctifying grace (no unrelenting dense sin) or sacramental confession. 3. The reception of Holy Communion. 4. Saying prayer (e.g. "Our Father" and "Hail Mary") in the intentions of the Holy Father (it is not about prayer in the intention of the Pope himself, although this prayer is very valuable; prayer related to indulgence is to be addressed in the intentions of those matters for which the Pope prays all day. These intentions are frequently announced, including on our calendar pages for a given month). 5. Performing the indulgence activity. 6. crucial explanation: any confession, Holy Communion and prayer in the intentions of the Holy Father may be fulfilled within a fewer days before or after the fulfilment of the act of indulgence; however, there must be a connection between these elements. After 1 confession, many indulgences can be obtained, but after 1 Holy Communion and 1 prayer in the intentions of the Pope - only 1 full indulgence. 7. The Church encourages to offer indulgences for the dead (not necessarily people we know, we do not request to mention a peculiar name - it is adequate to offer indulgences for the deceased who needs this indulgence). The indulgences (both partial and complete) cannot be offered for the living.
Selected practices related to obtaining full indulgence:
1. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for at least half an hr (if shorter - partial indulgence);
2. Visiting 1 of the 4 Roman patriarchal basilicas (St. Peter, St. Paul behind the Walls, the parent of God Greater or St. John on Lateran) and denying in it our Father and I believe:
on the feast of the title of this basilica,
on any vacation ordered (e.g. in the presumption of the NMP),
once a year on another day chosen by the faithful;
3. Accepting the blessing given by Pope Urbi et Orbi (Cities and World) - even by radio or television;
4. Adoration and kiss of the Cross during the liturgy of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday;
5. Saying prayer Here I am, O good and sweetest Jesus after Holy Communion before the image of Jesus Christ all Friday of Lent and Good Friday (in the remaining days - partial indulgence);
6. Participation in the solemn conclusion of the Eucharistic Congress;
7. Participation in retreats lasting at least 3 days;
8. Public denial of the act of payment to the Heart of Jesus "O sweet Jesus, to whom for love without bounds..." on the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (in another days - partial indulgence);
9. Public denial of the act of consecration of mankind to Christ the King "O sweet Jesus, the Redeemer of mankind..." on the feast of Jesus Christ the King of the Universe (in another days - partial indulgence);
10. The usage of objects of piety (crucifix, cross, rosary, scapular, medalist) if they were blessed by the Pope (possibly - by the bishop), after refusing any form of confession of religion in the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul on June 29; if the objects were blessed by a priest or deacon - partial indulgence;
11. Acceptance or pious participation in the First Communion;
12. Carrying out and participating in the Holy Mass;
13. Conduct and participation in the Holy Mass on the occasion of the 25th, 50th and 60th anniversary of the priesthood;
14. Refusal of at least 1 part of the rosary (five tens) in the church, public chapel, family, spiritual community or spiritual association, together with meditation on the mysteries under consideration (refugee outside these places or communities - partial indulgence);
15. Reading the Bible with honor due to God’s Word and in a way of spiritual reading for at least half an hr from a text approved by church authority. If you can't read yourself, just perceive to the reader even through audiovisual means.
16. One-time haunting of the church in which the diocesan Synod lasts;
17. Pious prayer (sing) Before specified a large Sacrament during the liturgy of the Lord's Supper after the Holy Mass (Thursday) and the feast of the Blessed Body and Blood of Christ (God's Body); at another time - partial indulgence;
18. Public denial (singing) of the hymn of God We praise You (Te Deum) as a thanks for received graces on the last day of the year (at another time, even privately - partial indulgence);
19. Public Renunciation (singing) of the hymn Come to the Holy Spirit (Veni Creator) on fresh Year's Eve and on the celebration of Pentecost (in the remaining days, even privately - partial indulgence);
20. Cross clearance after the following conditions are fulfilled:
briefing before officially erigated stations of the Cross (e.g. in the church, in the church square);
there must be 14 crosses;
Reflecting on Christ's Passion and Death (it is not essential to reflect on the peculiar mysteries of each station);
it is required to go from 1 station to another (in public briefing, it is adequate that the conducter pass, if all the faithful cannot do so); if individual for a good reason (e.g. sickness, travel, church closure, etc.) cannot execute the Way of the Cross according to the conditions given herein, he gains full indulgence after at least half an hr of godly reading or considering the Passion of Christ.
21. Visiting the parish church on the feast of the title or on 2 August, erstwhile the indulgence of the "Porcjunki" after the refusal of our Father and the religion falls;
22. Visiting the church and altar on the day of his consecration (dedication) and denying our Father and believe;
23. Visiting a church or chapel in memory of All Faithful Dead (2 November) and refusing there Our Father and Believe;
24. From 1 to 8 November for visiting the cemetery with a simultaneous prayer for the dead - a full indulgence daily, which can be offered only for the dead (for visiting the cemetery on another days - a partial indulgence besides for the dead);
25. Visiting the church or chapel of the friars on the feast of their founder and refusing there our Father and believe;
26. Renewal of baptismal vows during Easter Eve or on the anniversary of his baptism (if by another expression at another time - partial indulgence).
27. The Apostolic Penitentiary, by means of 2 decrees issued in 2002, besides established indulgences related to the cult of Divine Mercy: Complete indulgence under average conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic Communion and prayer in the intentions of the Holy Father) is granted within the borders of Poland to a faithful individual who, with a soul completely free from attachment to any sin, will godly deny the Crown to the Mercy of God in a church or chapel to the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist, publically exhibited or stored in a Tabernacle. But if those faithful due to sickness (or any another right reason) are incapable to leave the house, but refuse the lace to the mercy of God with assurance and with a desire for mercy for themselves and a willingness to show it to others, then under average conditions they besides gain full indulgence. In another circumstances, the indulgence will be partial.
28. A complete indulgence is granted on simple terms (a sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion, prayer in the papal intentions) to the faithful, who on the Second Easter Sunday, or Divine Mercy, in any church or chapel, with a heart completely free from all attachment to any sin, even daily, he will take part in godly practices for the worship of God's Mercy, or at least refuse before the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist, exhibited publically or hidden in the Tabernacle, prayer Our Father and Credo, adding a godly call to the Lord Jesus the Merciful (e.g. Jesus the Merciful, I trust you). A partial indulgence shall be granted to the faithful, who, at least with a repentant heart, shall address to the Lord Jesus the Merciful 1 of the legally approved pious summonses.
29. In addition, sailors who carry out their duties in immeasurable areas of the seas; countless brothers whose wartime tragedies, political events, burdensome natural conditions and another akin causes have forced them to leave their native land; the sick and their guardians and all those who, for a legitimate reason, cannot leave their homes or execute the urgently needed tasks for the good of the community, may receive a indulgence full on the Sunday of Divine Mercy, if they renounce completely any sin as said above, and with the intention of fulfilling - whenever possible - 3 average conditions, they will refuse before the holy image of our Lord Jesus the Merciful prayer Our Father and Credo, adding a devout call to the Lord Jesus the Merciful (e.g. Jesus the Merciful, I trust you). Even if this were not possible, on the same day they would be able to receive the full indulgence of those who will be spiritually united with the faithful, who fulfil the usual prescribed practices in order to receive the indulgence, and offer prayer to the Merciful God, and with it the sufferings caused by the illness and hardships of their lives, while making a decision that they will fulfil the 3 prescribed conditions of full indulgence whenever possible.
In addition, 2 additional indulgences were besides approved for Poland:
30. Participation in the Bitter Żalów service erstwhile a week during Lent in any church in Poland;
31. Visit any smaller basilica on the following days:
on the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul (June 29)
on the title holiday
on 2 August (refuse of "Porcjunkuli")
once a year on a date determined at its discretion. [1]
32. At the hr of death, unless there is simply a priest to give sacraments and papal blessings, you can say any prayer if a Christian has a habit of praying any prayer in his lifetime. For this indulgence, a crucifix or a cross must be used--a complete indulgence.
33. Visiting a church or chapel during a shepherd's visit - a partial indulgence; while participating in holy activities presided over by a Visitor - a complete indulgence. [2]
Selected partial indulgence practices:
Some partial indulgences have already been mentioned, listing complete indulgences. There are 3 general conditions for obtaining a partial indulgence: 1. A faithful 1 receives partial indulgence if, during the time of fulfilling his duties and in the hardships of life, he raises his thoughts to God with humility and confidence, adding in his head any act of gunner, e.g. "Jesus Christ, have mercy on us." 2. If the faithful, motivated by the motive of faith, comes to the aid of those in need, helping them personally or sharing their possessions with them, he receives partial indulgence. 3. erstwhile a faithful individual refuses something worthy and pleasing to himself, he receives partial indulgence. This condition is designed to encourage believers to practice voluntary mortification.
The partial indulgence is associated with the refusal of many known prayers and can be obtained repeatedly during the day. any of the prayers related to partial indulgence are:
1. The angel of the Lord (or Regina Caeli in the Easter season); the soul of Christ;
2. I believe in God;
3. Psalm 130 (From the depth);
4. Psalm 51 (Have mercy...);
5. Refusing the next day or Vespers for the Dead;
6. Lord, omnipotent God (pray from Liturgy of the Hours, next day on Monday the 2nd week of the psalter);
7. St. Bernard’s Prayer: “Remember the Blessed Virgin Mary that you have never been heard to leave the 1 who flees to you, your aid is calling for your cause. With this assurance revived to you, the virgin over the virgins and Mother, I run, come to you, before you as a sinner crying I stand. O parent of words, do not despise my words, but hear them graciously and hear them. Amen.’
8. Eternal remainder give them, Lord...
9. "Welcome, Queen, parent of mercy, life, sweets and our hope, welcome! To you we cry out the exiles, the sons of Eve: to you we sigh and weep in tears. Our Advocate, therefore, these merciful eyes of yours upon us, and Jesus, the blessed fruit of your life, after this exile, show us. O gracious, oh merciful, oh sweet Miss Mary!’
10. In your defense, we flee...;
11. Magnificat;
12. to deny 1 of the six litany approved for the full Church (to the Holy Name Jesus, to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to the Most Dear Blood of Christ the Lord, the Loretian to the NMP, to Saint Joseph or to All Saints); to make the sign of the Holy Cross pious. [3]
In addition, partial indulgence can besides be obtained by:
13. Refusing acts of theological virtues and regret for sins - partial indulgence.
14. Short Visitation of the Blessed Sacrament - partial indulgence;
15. An hymn's refusal: I adore you (Adoro Te, devote) - a partial indulgence.
16. To say a prayer before the meetings: “We stand before you, Lord...”. - a partial indulgence.
17. Saying a prayer: “To you, St. Joseph, we flee in our misery. When we call upon the aid of Your Most Holy Bride, we besides pray with assurance for your care. Through the love that has bound you to the Immaculate Virgin of God-parent, and through the fatherly care that you have surrounded the kid Jesus, we humbly beseech: look graciously at the inheritance that Jesus Christ has acquired with his blood and with his powerful intercession, and aid us in our needs. The Providing Guardian of God’s Family, watch over the chosen offspring of Jesus Christ. And from us, beloved Father, all plague of mistake and corruption. Our mighty Savior, come to us graciously with heavenly aid in this fight against the powers of darkness, and as you erstwhile saved the kid Jesus from the danger that threatened his life, so now defend the holy Church of God from hostile ambushes and all adversity. environment each of us with constant care, so that we may live with your example and with your help, holy life, die godly and attain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.” - Partial indulgence.
18. Saying a prayer: “Thank you, Almighty God, for all your blessings. Who live and reign forever. Amen.” - Partial indulgence.
19. Saying the prayer, "The angel of God my guardian..." - partial indulgence.
20. Refusal of the Apostolic Composition (Pately Confession of Faith) or the Nice-Constantinopolitan Symbol (Ms. Confession of Faith) - a partial indulgence.
21. Saying a prayer: “Hear us, O Holy Lord, O Almighty Father, eternal Lord, and send down from heaven the holy Angel of his to guard, cover, haunt, and defend all the inhabitants of this house. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.” - Partial indulgence.
22. Praying: “Mary, parent of grace, parent of mercy. defend me from the enemy and accept me at the hr of death. Amen" - a partial indulgence.
23. Attendance in a publically celebrated novena before Christmas, Pentecost and Immaculate Conception - a partial indulgence.
24. Refusal of the small Offices: The Passion of the Lord, the Most Holy Heart of the Lord Jesus, the parent of God, the Immaculate Conception, St. Joseph, a partial indulgence.
25. Rejection of a prayer approved by church authority for priestly and spiritual vocations - a partial indulgence.
26. The prayer of thought (thought) - partial indulgence.
27. Saying a prayer for the Pope: “Call: Let us pray for our Pope... Answer: May the Lord keep him, keep him alive, give him happiness on earth, and defend him against his enemies" - partial indulgence.
28. Saying the prayer, "O the feast at which we receive Christ, we renew the memory of his torment, we fill the soul with grace, and we receive the pledge of the future glory."
29. Listening to the spoken Word of God (chapter) - partial indulgence;
30. Refusal: Prayers for the Unity of the Church - Partial indulgence.
31. Participation on a monthly day of focus - partial indulgence.
32. Praying: “Take heed, O Lord, to reward the everlasting life of all those who do good to us for your name. Amen" - a partial indulgence.
33. Prayer: “Holy Mary, come with the aid of the poor, aid the weak, comfort the weeping, pray for the people, pray for the clergy, intercede for the godly women. Let all those who care about your holy memorial experience the help."
34. Saying the prayer, "Holy Apostles! Peter and Paul, I choose you present and forever to be my peculiar Patrons and Defenders, and I rejoice so with you, Peter the Holy, the Prince of Apostles, that you are the stone upon which God built his Church; as with you, the Holy Paul, chosen from God the vessel, and the teacher of fact throughout the feast. Grant me a surviving faith, a strong hope, and perfect love, complete self-denial, the contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in happiness, diligence in prayer, purity of heart, zeal in the fulfilment of the work of my condition, constancy in endeavors, dedication to the will of God, and enduring in the grace of God unto death, that by your intercession and merit, having overcome the temptations of the planet and of the flesh, he may become worthy to come to see the highest and eternal." The Shepherd of our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with the Father and with the Holy Spirit forever. Amen.” - Partial indulgence.
35. On the day of the liturgical celebration of the holy celebration, a prayer of the Mass (collet) or another, approved in honor of the saint - a partial indulgence.
36. Godly saying and saying: “In the name of the Father and of the boy and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” - Partial indulgence.
37. Praying: “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And light the fire of your love in them. Send your Spirit, and life will rise. In: And you will renew the face of the earth. K: Let us pray. God, who taught the hearts of your faithful with the light of the Holy Spirit: let us know in that Spirit what is right and his consolation always rejoice. Through Christ our Lord. In: Amen." - Partial indulgence. [4]
In conclusion, it is worth stressing one more time the importance and anxieties for the individual benefit of all man, in the act of zeal in obtaining the regular indulgences and partial indulgences. Well, as St. John Paul II himself explained, the pope in the Adhortation of Reconciliatio et poenientia: “The soul that falls through sin brings the Church and, in a way, the full world. In another words, there is no sin, not even the innermost and most secretive, most individual, which refers exclusively to who commits it. all sin projectes with little or greater violence, with little or greater harm to the full church structure and to the full human family.” (No 16). [5]
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