How to gain indulgences for Souls in Purgatory
Source:
SSPX Ireland
A brief outline on how to obtain a plenary indulgence for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
How to obtain a plenary indulgence for the Holy Souls
From November 1-8: visit a cemetery and pray for the poor souls.
On November 2: visit a church or an oratory and recite one Our Father and one Creed.
A partial indulgence can be obtained any time by visiting a cemetery and praying for the poor souls. The following prayer is especially recommended:
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Requiescant in pace. Amen. Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
Six general rules for obtaining a plenary indulgence:
- State of grace at least when performing the indulgenced act.
- Complete detachment from sin, even venial sin.
- Confession (8 days before or after the indulgenced act).
- Communion (8 days before or after the indulgenced act).
- Prayers for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff.
- Indulgenced act: a special good work with special conditions of place and time.
Source: sspx.org
