Living the Gospel this week. Seeking indulgences
The Catholic Church understands indulgences as a remission of temporal punishment due to sins that have already been forgiven. The punishment could earthly suffering or time spent in purgatory.
The divine Mercy Sunday offers us an opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence. How? We must be in a state of grace, detached from all sin, and participate in prayers and devotions in honor of Divine Mercy in the presence of the Blessed sacrament. We must recite the Our Father, the Creed and say a prayer for the Pope. Additionally, one should have confession and holy communion on Divine Mercy Sunday.
With Saint Augustine, would love us to understand that: “Each opportunity to obtain an indulgence is a wonderful opportunity to grow in holiness.”
(St. Augustine)
Fr. Georges Roger BIDZOGO SAC