How to obtain forgiveness of sins with devotion to the Crucified One
INDULGENCES related to the use of the Crucifix
In articulo mortis (at the time of death)
To the faithful in danger of death, who cannot be assisted by a priest who administers the sacraments and gives him the apostolic blessing with the attached plenary indulgence, the holy Mother Church also grants plenary indulgence at the point of death, provided that it is duly disposed and has habitually recited some prayers during life. For the purchase of this indulgence the use of the crucifix or the cross is recommended.
The condition "provided that he habitually recited some prayers during his life" in this case makes up for the three usual conditions required for the purchase of the plenary indulgence.
This plenary indulgence at the point of death can be gained by the faithful who, on the same day, have already purchased another plenary indulgence.
Obiectorum pietatis usus (Use of objects of piety)
The faithful who devoutly use an object of piety (crucifix or cross, crown, scapular, medal), blessed by any priest, can gain a partial indulgence.
If then this religious object is blessed by the Supreme Pontiff or by a Bishop, the faithful, who devoutly uses it, can also acquire the plenary indulgence on the feast of the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, however adding the profession of faith with any legitimate formula.
THE SAINTS and the CRUCIFIX
It was revealed to St. Margaret Alacoque, apostle of the Holy Heart ”Our Lord will be propitious on the point of death to all those who on Friday will worship him 33 times on the cross, the throne of his Mercy. (writings n.45)
To Sister Antonietta Prevedello the divine Master said: “every time a soul kisses the wounds of the crucifix it deserves that I kiss her the wounds of her misery and her sins… I reward with 7 mystical gifts, those of the Holy Spirit, able to to destroy the 7 deadly sins, those that kiss my body's bleeding wounds for worship. "
To Sister Marta Chambon, nun of the Chambery visitation, it was revealed by Jesus: "The souls who pray with humility and meditate on my painful Passion, will one day have a participation in the glory of my Wounds, contemplate me on the cross .. cling to my heart , you will discover all the goodness with which it is full .. come my daughter and throw yourself in here. If you want to enter the light of the Lord, you have to hide in my side. If you want to know the intimacy of the bowels of the Mercy of the One who loves you so much, you must bring your lips together with respect and humility to the opening of my Sacred Heart. The soul that will expire in my wounds will not be damaged. "
Jesus revealed to St. Geltrude: "I trust you that I am very pleased to see the instrument of my torture surrounded by love and respect".
CONSECRATION of the family to the Crucifix
Jesus Crucified, we recognize from you the great gift of Redemption and, for it, the right to Paradise. As an act of gratitude for so many benefits, we solemnly enthrone you in our family, so that you may be their sweet Sovereign and Divine Master.
May your word be light in our life: your morals, a sure rule of all our actions. Preserve and reinvigorate the Christian spirit to keep us faithful to the promises of Baptism and preserve us from materialism, the spiritual ruin of many families.
Give parents living faith in Divine Providence and heroic virtue to be an example of Christian life for their children; youth to be strong and generous in keeping your commandments; the little ones to grow in innocence and goodness, according to your divine Heart. May this homage to your Cross also be an act of reparation for the ingratitude of those Christian families who have denied you. Hear, O Jesus, our prayer for the love that your SS brings us. Mother; and for the pains you suffered at the foot of the Cross, bless our family so that, living in your love today, I can enjoy you in eternity. So be it!