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Andruschak
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Since my local church is St. Philomena, I picked up a St. Philomena cord from the Rose Scapular Company. The card that came with it was a reprint of some older card, as it mentioned an indulgence of 100 days. There is suppose to be a blessing and investure from a Priest, and one recites a one-sentence prayer every day.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the wording on the card dates from before St. Philomena’s removal from the calendar.
Yesterday I received a second, longer cord from the Saint Philomena Foundation.It stated that the cord had already been blessed, and no ceremony was required in conferring. No mention was made of actual privilages and indulgences
Likewise, a much longer prayer was suggested for the daily wearing of the cord. I find I actually prefer the longer, newer prayer.
So I will wear the cord anyhow, as a way of dedication, indulgences or not, privilages or not. If any indulgences are available they would go to the Church Suffering, not me, due to my Act Of Charity.
Rose Scapular Company also sells cords of St. Joseph and St. Francis. Are any of these cords still effective as far as privilages and indulgences go, or have they also fallen by the wayside?
I wouldn’t be surprised if the wording on the card dates from before St. Philomena’s removal from the calendar.
Yesterday I received a second, longer cord from the Saint Philomena Foundation.It stated that the cord had already been blessed, and no ceremony was required in conferring. No mention was made of actual privilages and indulgences
Likewise, a much longer prayer was suggested for the daily wearing of the cord. I find I actually prefer the longer, newer prayer.
So I will wear the cord anyhow, as a way of dedication, indulgences or not, privilages or not. If any indulgences are available they would go to the Church Suffering, not me, due to my Act Of Charity.
Rose Scapular Company also sells cords of St. Joseph and St. Francis. Are any of these cords still effective as far as privilages and indulgences go, or have they also fallen by the wayside?