I prayer for the popes intentions sort of like Patrick Henry’s words on the US - He said “my country right or wrong! If right keep it right, if wrong make it right!” I sort of say the same thing - God give heed to my popes prayers/ intentions - if right and within your will give them your blessing - if wrong, ensure they do not meet with success.
It's that time again! THE PORTIUNCOLA INDULGENCE TODAY The Indulgence, if the person gaining it is free from every sin including venial sin, remits all the temporal punishment due to sin and may be applied to the person himself or herself or to a soul in Purgatory. If there is any adherence to sin in the person gaining the Indulgence, the Indulgence becomes partial. The Indulgence may now be gained in any basilica, cathedral, or parish church on August 2. The person wishing to gain the Indulgence must fulfill the following requirements: a. Intend to gain the Indulgence b. Be detached from all sin c. While in the church pray one Our Father, one Apostle's Creed, and one other prayer of the individual's choice d. Pray for the intentions of the Pope (prayerfully saying an Our Father and a Hail Mary will suffice although other prayers may be said) e. Receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist within one week either before or after August 2. May we all take advantage of the graces afforded by this Indulgence.
