Issued by the Sacred Apostolic
Penitentiary, 1968
+ Joseph Cardinal Ferretto,
Titular Bishop of the Suburban Church of Sabina and Poggio
Mirteto,
Originally published by Liberia Editrice Vatican,
Vatican City, 1968
This is a digest of the works and prayers listed in the
Enchiridion of Indulgences. The Enchiridion recites each indulgenced prayer in
full. Because most are recognizable they will only be listed by name. The un-
translated Enchiridion lists each work and prayer in alphabetical order by
their Latin names. The order shall remain the same in this listing. The
descriptions of the works and details regarding obtaining the indulgence will
be edited and abreviated in this listing. The following is not represented to
be an exact reprint of the Enchiridion but and accurate digest of what
constitutes an approved indulgenced work by the Sacred Apostolic Penitentiary.
In all but the plenary indulgence of In Articulo Mortis, at the
moment of death, a plenary indulgence mentioned below MUST be accompanied by
the three prerequisites of a plenary indulgence.
1.
Sacramental Confession,
2.
Communion, and
3.
Prayer for the intention of the
Holy Father,
all to be performed within days of each other if not at the same
time.
Thus the formula for obtaining a plenary indulgence are the
three constants mentioned above plus any one of the variable works mentioned
below as being worthy of a plenary indulgence.
1.
Direct, we beg you, O Lord.(Prayer
from Roman Ritual) Partial indulgence.
2.
Acts of the Theological Virtues and
of Contrition. A partial indulgence is granted to those who devoutly recite,
according to any legitimate formula, the acts of faith, hope, charity, and
contrition.
3.
ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED
SACRAMENT. A PLENARY INDULGENCE is granted to those who visit the Most Blessed
Sacrament for at least one half hour (together with the three prerequisites
(constants) of a plenary indulgence. A partial indulgence is granted to those
who visit and adore the Most Blessed Sacrament without the three constants or
for any period less than one half hour.
4.
Hidden God (Adoro te devote) --
hymn, partial indulgence.
5.
We have come (Adsumus) -- prayer,
partial indulgence.
6.
To you, O blessed Joseph (Ad te,
beate Ioseph) --- prayer, partial indulgence.
7.
We Give You Thanks ---- prayer from
Roman Breviary, partial indulgence
8.
Angel Of God --- prayer, partial
indulgence.
9.
The Angel Of The Lord --- prayer,
partial indulgence.
10. Soul of Christ (Anima Christi) --- prayer, partial indulgence.
11. Visit to the Patriarchal Basilicas in Rome. A PLENARY INDULGENCE
to those who devoutly visit one of the Patriarchal Basilicas in Rome and recite
one Our Father and the Creed,
A.
On the titular feast of the
Basilica;
On any Holy Day of Obligation;
B.
Once a year on any other day of
one's choice. (Remember the three constants are also required to obtain ANY
plenary indulgence.)
12. PAPAL BLESSING. A PLENARY INDULGENCE is granted to those who
"piously and devoutly" receive, even by radio, the Blessing of the
Pope when imparted to Rome and the world (Urbi et Orbi). (3 constants.)
13. Visit to a Cemetery. Only applicable to the souls in Purgatory
when one devoutly visits and prays for the departed. A PLENARY INDULGENCE
is bestowed for this work each day between November 1 and November 8.
14. Visit to a "Catacomb" (early Christian
cemetery.) Partial indulgence.
15. Act of spiritual Communion according to any pious formula --
partial indulgence.
16. Recitation of the Apostles Creed or the Nicene-Constantinopolian
Creed -- partial indulgence.
17. ADORATION OF THE CROSS. A PLENARY INDULGENCE to those who
in solemn liturgical action of Good Friday devoutly assist in at the adoration
of the Cross and kiss it.
18. Office of the dead. A partial indulgence to those who
devoutly recite Lauds or Vespers of the Office of the Dead.
19. "Out of the Depths" (De profundis). Psalm
129 (RSV/POC=Psalm130). Partial indulgence to those who recite.
20. Christian Doctrine. Partial indulgence to those who take
part in teaching or learning christian doctrine.
21. "Lord God Almighty." (Roman Breviary.) Partial
indulgence.
22. "Look down upon me, good and gentle Jesus." "Look
down upon me, good and gentle Jesus, while before your face I humbly kneel, and
with burning soul pray and beseech you to fix deep in my heart lively
sentiments of faith, hope and charity, true contrition for my sins, and a firm
purpose of amendment, while I contemplate with great love and tender pity your
five wounds, pondering over them within me, calling to mind the words which
David, your prophet, said of you, my good Jesus: "They have pierced my
hands and my feet; they have numbered all my bones." PLENARY INDULGENCE
when recited on a Friday in Lent and Passiontide, when recited after Communion
before an image of Christ crucified. On any other day the indulgence is
partial.
23. Eucharistic Congress. PLENARY INDULGENCE to those who
devoutly participate in the customary solemn eucharistic rite at the close of a
Eucharistic Congress.
24. "Hear Us" (Roman Ritual) -- partial indulgence.
25. RETREAT. (Exercitia spiritualia). PLENARY INDULGENCE to
those who spend at least three (3) whole days in the spiritual excercises of a
retreat.
26. "Most sweet Jesus --Act of Reparation" PLENARY
INDULGENCE when this prayer is publicly recited on the feast of the Most Sacred
Heart of Jesus. Otherwise the indulgence is partial.
27. "Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer -- Act of Dedication of the
Human Race to Jesus Christ King." PLENARY INDULGENCE when this prayer is
publicly recited on the feast of our Lord Jesus Christ King. Otherwise
the indulgence is partial.
28. The Moment of Death (In articulo mortis). PLENARY
INDULGENCE. EXCEPTION TO THE THREE CONSTANTS. (Verbatim recitation of the grant
follows:) "To the faithful in danger of death, who cannot be assisted by a
priest to bring them the sacraments and impart the Apostolic Blessing with its
plenary indulgence (see can. 468, Sec.2 of Code of Canon Law), Holy Mother
Church nevertheless grants a plenary indulgence to be acquired at the point of
death, provided they are properly disposed and have been in the habit of
reciting some prayers during their lifetime. The use of a crucifix or a
cross to gain this indulgence is praiseworthy." The condition: 'provided
they have been in the habit of reciting some prayers during their lifetime'
supplies in such cases for the three usual conditions required for the gaining
of a plenary indulgence." The plenary indulgence at the point of death can
be acquired by the faithful, even if they have already obtained another plenary
indulgence on the same day."
29. Litanies. Partial indulgence to those who recite the
following litanies: the litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus; The litany of
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; The litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our
Lord Jesus Christ; The litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary; The litany of St.
Joseph; and the litany of All Saints.
30. "The Magnificat". Partial indulgence. (Lk 1:46-55)
31. "Mary, Mother of Grace." (Roman Ritual) Partial
indulgence.
32. "The Memorare." (Remember, O Most gracious Virgin
Mary.) Partial Indulgence.
33. "The Miserere" (Have mercy of me.) Psalm 50 (RSV/POC=Psalm 51). Partial
indulgence.
34. Novena Devotions. Partial indulgence to those who participate in
a public novena before the feast of Christmas or Pentecost, or the Immaculate
Conception.
35. Use of Articles of Devotion. (Verbatim follows:) "The
faithful, who devoutly use an article of devotion (crucifix or cross, rosary,
scapular or medal) properly blessed by any priest, obtain a partial indulgence.
"But if the article of devotion has been blessed by the Sovereign Pontiff
or by any Bishop, the faithful, using it, can also gain a PLENARY INDULGENCE on
the feast of the Holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, provided they also make a
profession of faith according to any legitimate formula."
36. Little Offices. The following Little Offices are each
enriched with a partial indulgence: the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, St. Joseph.
37. Prayer for Sacerdotal or Religious Vocations. Partial indulgence
is granted to those who recite a prayer approved by ecclesiastical Authority
for the above intention.
38. Mental Prayer. Partial indulgence to those who spend some
time in pious mental prayer.
39. "Let us pray for our Sovereign Pontiff" (Roman
Breviary) Partial Indulgence.
40. "O Sacred Banquet" (Roman Breviary) Partial
indulgence.
41. Assistance as Sacred Preaching. PLENARY INDULGENCE is granted to
those who attend a Mission, hear some of the sermons and are present for the
solemn close of the Mission. A partial indulgence is granted to those who
assist with devotion and attention at the sacred preaching of the Word of God.
42. FIRST COMMUNION. PLENARY INDULGENCE is granted to those
who receive Communion for the first time or to those who ASSIST at the sacred ceremonies
of a First Communion.
43. First Mass of a Newly Ordained Priest. PLENARY INDULGENCE
granted to the priest and to the faithful who devoutly assist at the same Mass.
44. "Prayer for Unity of the Church." Partial indulgence.
45. Monthly Recollection. Partial indulgence to those who take part
in a monthly retreat.
46. "Eternal Rest." A partial indulgence only to the souls
in purgatory. "Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let the perpetual
light shine upon them. May they rest in peace."
47. "May it Please you, O Lord." Partial indulgence.
"May it please you, O Lord, to reward with eternal life all those who do
good to us for your Name's sake. Amen."
48. RECITATION OF THE MARIAN ROSARY. (The following is verbatim.)
"A PLENARY INDULGENCE is granted, if the Rosary is recited IN A CHURCH OR
PUBLIC ORATORY OR IN A FAMILY GROUP, A RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY OR PIOUS
ASSOCIATION; a partial indulgence is granted in other circumstances. "Now
the Rosary is a certain formula of prayer, which is made up of fifteen decades
of 'Hail Marys' with an 'Our Father' before each decade, and in which the
recitation of each decade is accompanied by pious meditation on a particular
mystery of our Redemption. "The name 'Rosary,' however, is commonly used
in reference to only a third of the fifteen decades. "The gaining of the
plenary indulgence is regulated by the following norms: "
A.
The recitation of a third part only
of the Rosary suffices; but the five decades must be recited continuously.
"
B.
The vocal recitation MUST be
accompanied by pious meditation on the mysteries. "
C.
In public recitation the mysteries
must be announced in the manner customary in the place; for private recitation,
however, it suffices if the vocal recitation is accompanied by meditation on
the mysteries. "
D.
For those belonging to the Oriental
rites, amongst whom this devotion is not practiced, the Patriarchs can
determine some other prayers in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary (for those of
the Byzantine rite, for example, the Hymn 'Akathistos' or the Office
'Paraclisis'); to the prayers thus determined are accorded the same indulgences
as for the Rosary."
49. Jubilees of Sacerdotal Ordination. A PLENARY INDULGENCE is
granted to a priest on the 25th, 50th and 60th anniversaries of his ordination
when he renews before God his resolve to faithfully fulfill the duties of his
vocation. If the priest celebrates a jubilee Mass, the faithful who
assist at it can acquire a Plenary Indulgence.
50. READING OF SACRED SCRIPTURE. While a partial indulgence is
granted to those who read from Sacred Scripture with the veneration which the
divine word is due, a PLENARY INDULGENCE is granted to those who read for at
least one half an hour.
51. "Hail Holy Queen." (Roman Breviary.) Partial
indulgence.
52. "Holy Mary, help the helpless." (Roman Breviary.) Partial
indulgence.
53. "Holy Apostles Peter and Paul." (Roman Missal.)
Partial indulgence.
54. Veneration of the Saints. Partial indulgence granted to
those who on the feast of any Saint recite in his honor the oration of the
Missal or any other approved by legitimate Authority.
55. Sign of the Cross. Partial indulgence.
56. A Visit to the Stational Churches of Rome. A partial indulgence
is granted to those who on the day indicated in the Roman Missal devoutly visit
the stational church in Rome named for that day' but if they also assist at the
sacred functions celebrated in the morning or evening, a PLENARY INDULGENCE is
granted.
57. "We fly to your Patronage." Partial indulgence.
58. Diocesan Synod. PLENARY INDULGENCE is granted to those who
during the time of a diocesan Synod, devoutly visit the church in which it is
being held and there recite one Our Father and the Creed.
59. "Down in Adoration Falling" (Tantum ergo) (Roman
Breviary) PLENARY INDULGENCE when recited on Holy Thursday and the feast of
Corpus Christi. Otherwise a partial indulgence is granted for recitation.
60. The Te Deum. PLENARY INDULGENCE when recited publicly on the
last day of the year. Otherwise a partial indulgence is granted to those who
recite the Te Deum in thanksgiving.
61. "Come, Holy Spirit, Creator Blest." PLENARY INDULGENCE
if recited on the first of January or on the feast of the Pentecost. Otherwise,
a partial indulgence is granted to those who recite it.
62. "Come, Holy Spirit" Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts
of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. (Roman Missal)
Partial indulgence.
63. EXERCISE OF THE WAY OF THE CROSS. PLENARY INDULGENCE. A Plenary
indulgence is granted to those who piously make the Way of the Cross. The
gaining of the indulgence is regulated by the following rules:
A.
Must be done before stations of the
cross legitimately erected.
B.
14 stations are required.
Although it is customary for the icons to represent pictures or images, 14
simple crosses will suffice.
C.
The common practice consists of
fourteen pious readings to which some vocal prayers are added.. However,
nothing more is required than a pious meditation on the Passion and Death of
the Lord, which need not be a particular consideration of the individual
mysteries of the stations.
D.
A movement from one station to the
next is required. But if the stations are made publicly and it is not possible
for everyone taking part to go from station to station, it suffices if at least
the one conducting the exercise goes from station to station, the others
remaining in their places.
E.
Those who are "impeded"
can gain the same indulgence if they spend at least one half and hour in pious
reading and meditation on the Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ.
F.
For those belonging to the Oriental
rites, amongst whom this pious exercise is not practiced, the respective
Patriarchs can determine some other pious exercise in memory of the Passion and
Death for the gaining of this indulgence.
64. "Visit, we beg you, O Lord." (Roman Breviary) Partial
Indulgence.
65. Visit to the Parochial Church. PLENARY INDULGENCE is granted to
those who devoutly visit the parochial church either on its titular feast or on
the 2nd of August when the indulgence of the "Portiuncula"
occurs. In visiting the church IT IS REQUIRED that one Our Father and the
Creed be recited. Both indulgences can be acquired either on the day designated
above or on some other day designated by the Ordinary (bishop) for the benefit
of the faithful. The same indulgences apply to the Cathedral church and, where
there is one, to a Co-Cathedral church, even if they are not parochial
churches; they apply to quasi-parochial churches also.
66. Visit to a Church or an Altar on the day of its consecration.
PLENARY INDULGENCE is granted to those who visit a church or an altar on the
day itself of its consecration, and there recite on Our Father and the Creed.
67. Visit to a Church or Oratory on All Souls Day. PLENARY
INDULGENCE. A plenary indulgence, applicable ONLY to the souls in purgatory,
may be obtained by those who, on All Souls Day, piously visit a church, public
oratory, or -for those entitled to use it, a semi public oratory. It may
be acquired either on the day designated as All Souls Day or, with the consent
of the bishop, on the preceding or following Sunday or the feast of All Saints.
On visiting the church or oratory it is required that one Our Father and the
Creed be recited.
68. Visit to a Church or Oratory of Religious on the Feast of the
Holy Founder. A PLENARY INDULGENCE is granted to those who piously visit a
church or oratory of a religious order on the feastday of its canonized
founder, and there recite one Our Father and the Creed.
69. Pastoral Visitation. Partial indulgence to those who visit
a church during the time that a pastoral visitation is being held. But a
PLENARY INDULGENCE, to be gained only once during the visitation, is granted if
during the time of the visitation they assist at a sacred function at which the
Visitator presides.
70. Renewal of Baptismal Promises. A partial indulgence is
granted to those who renew their baptismal promises according to any formula in
use; but a PLENARY INDULGENCE is granted if this is done in celebration of the
Paschal Vigil or on the anniversary of one's baptism.
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