All Souls and All Saints Indulgences

[jere610]

Very helpful. Thanks for sharing this.

 

[YoungTradCath]

One question. Is the plenary Indulgence on All Souls Day for the deceased who our intentions are for, or ourselves?

I’m asking because I want to do both.

Thanks.

A plenary indulgence can be applied to only one soul, and your intentions determines it.

 

[Vico]

Cool, thanks for the link. That’s great for people who confess monthly. I’m putting out a flier in my Church for All Saints Day that describes what an indulgence is and the specific requirements for this indulgence. Visiting cemeteries is a very important tradition where I’m from; hopefully people will take advantage of the opportunity. The odd thing is that we normally visit cemeteries on All Saints Day instead of All Souls Day.

God bless.
Fr. Bryan

That is a great idea Father!

I noticed something in the fourth editino (1999) of indulgences: there are now four general grants (new one in red below).

• Raising the mind to God with humble trust while performing one’s duties and bearing life’s difficulties, and adding, at least mentally, some pious invocation.
• Devoting oneself or one’s goods compassionately in a spirit of faith to the service of one’s brothers and sisters in need.
• Freely abstaining in a spirit of penance from something licit and pleasant.
• Freely giving open witness to one’s faith before others in particular circumstances of everyday life.

I also particularly like this one: piously reading or listening to Sacred Scripture (approved edition) for at least half an hour.