Thursday, October 28, 2010

Indulgences for Souls in Purgatory

1.  A plenary indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, is granted to the faithful who,
 1.  on any and each day from November 1 to 8, devoutly visit a cemetery and pray, if only    mentally, for the departed;
2.  on All Souls' Day (or, according to the judgment of the ordinary, on the Sunday preceding or following it, or on the solemnity of All Saints), devoutly visit a church or an oratory and recite an Our Father and the Creed.
2.  A partial indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, is granted to the faithful who
1.  devoutly visit a cemetery and at least mentally pray for the dead;
2.  devoutly recite lauds or vespers from the Office of the Dead or the prayer Eternal rest.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace.  (Order of Christian Funerals)


~  From EWTN:  General Conditions for Receiving Indulgences ~ 

2 comments:

Anne said...

Happy and Joyous Feast Day of All Saints Day to you and your family.

one grateful heart said...

Thank you, Anne, and same to you and your family!