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| November - Month of the Holy Souls; Souls In Purgatory | |
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| Topic Started: Thursday, 1. November 2007, 19:29 (127 Views) | |
| KatyA | Thursday, 1. November 2007, 19:29 Post #1 |
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The month of November is traditionally the time when we pray for our deceased relatives, friends and all who have died. Fr. Finigan has provided a timely reminder about indulgences to be gained Just a reminder of the indulgences you can get at this time for the Holy Souls. [From the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum 4th ed. 2004] (Fr.Finigan's translation from Latin) A plenary indulgence, applicable only to the souls detained in purgatory, is granted to the faithful Christian who 1. on any day, from the first to the eighth of November, devoutly visits a cemetery, and, even only mentally, prays for the dead; 2. on the day of the Commemoration of all the faithful departed (or, with the consent of the Ordinary, on the previous Sunday or on the day of the solemnity of All Saints) piously visits a church or oratory and there recites the Our Father and the Creed. Here is a link to an EWTN article on the conditions required for gaining a plenary indulgence. More information on Fr. Finigan's Blog http://the-hermeneutic-of-continuity.blogspot.com/ |
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| KatyA | Friday, 2. November 2007, 02:28 Post #2 |
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It's a long time since I heard details of this indulgence mentioned at Mass, but the visiting priest at my parish gave full details at the end of Mass on 1 November and urged people to make use of it. KatyA |
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| Derekap | Friday, 2. November 2007, 22:15 Post #3 |
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In the 1950's a priest I knew used to spend hours on 2nd November at the front door of a church in a city centre. He would enter the church, say the prescribed prayers and then go out - only to re-enter and pray again. Even when he was leaving and entering he was obviously praying. I remember the indulgence, but frankly over the years I have forgotten the required prayers. He must have sent many souls to Heaven. |
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| KatyA | Friday, 2. November 2007, 22:55 Post #4 |
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It was always my understanding that this indulgence could be gained for every visit to a Church but I notice in the EWTN link given by Fr Finigan, a plenary indulgence can only be gained one a day. Does that apply to this particular indulgence or not - anyone know? The 2004 Enchiridion has extended the period during which the indulgence can be gained to 8 days so there is still time to visit a Church or cemetery and recite the Our Father and the Creed. KatyA |
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| Karin | Sunday, 4. November 2007, 19:21 Post #5 |
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I guess I'm not big into indulgences - just know there are so many who need our prayers. I keep them in mind all the time. Sometimes I forget to pray for them, but this reminds me to. |
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Karin Hvaljen Isus i Marija. Kraljica Mira, moli za nas. "Praised be Jesus and Mary. Queen of Peace, Pray for Us." | |
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