Did You Know... That there are lots of opportunities to gain indulgences during Lent? God, and the Church, want to shower us with graces during this time so we can continue to grow in holiness. What is an indulgence? In the Sacrament of Confession, our sins are forgiven, but justice requires that we atone for those sins or in some way make up for them. If we dont do it here on earth, then we will have to do it in purgatory. Some of the punishment for our sins is done in penance, but not all of it. An indulgence is an action, usually a prayer or sacrifice, that makes up for the punishment for our sins, so we dont have to spend time in purgatory. In addition, the Holy Church adds to our actions the merits gained by Our Lord, our Blessed Mother, and the saints. Plenary and Partial Indulgences: A plenary indulgence is a complete indulgence, it makes up for all of the punishment that is due to us because of our sins. A partial indulgence only makes up for part of it. You can only gain one plenary indulgence per day, or multiple partial indulgences. At the time that you do the indulgenced work, you must: 1. Intend to gain the Indulgence, 2. Pray an Our Father and a Hail Mary for the intentions of the Pope, 3. Be detached from all sin, even venial, perhaps by asking God to give you a hatred for all sin, and a firm desire to flee from it. Within 20 days before or after the visit, you must also: 1. Receive Holy Communion 2. Go to Confession Indulgences During Lent: 1. A Plenary Indulgence is granted to the faithful who personally make the pious Way of the Cross at legitimately erected stations (such as in a Church). It is required to either walk the stations personally or for the one leading to walk them. We celebrate the Way of the Cross on Fridays at 6:30 (Eng) and 7:30 (Sp). 2. A Plenary Indulgence is granted to the faithful who recite before a crucifix the En Ego after receiving communion on Fridays of Lent. Just do a search for En Ego. 3. A Plenary Indulgence is granted to the faithful who piously recite the Tantum Ergo after the Mass of the Lords Supper on Holy Thursday during the reposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 4, A Plenary Indulgence is granted to the faithful who participate in the adoration of the cross in the service on Good Friday. 5. A Plenary Indulgence is granted to the faithful who renew their baptismal vows at the Easter Vigil. God bless! Fr. Bryan
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:18:51 +0000
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