Today's devotion: the forgiveness of Assisi, the total remission of the sins

02 August

FORGIVE OF ASSISI:

PORZIUNCOLA PARTY

Thanks to San Francesco, from noon on August 1 to midnight of the following day, or, with the Bishop's consent, on the previous or following Sunday (from midday on Saturday to midnight on Sunday), you can gain profit only once. Plenary indulgence of the Porziuncola (or Forgiveness of Assisi).

PRAYER FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF ASSISI

My Lord Jesus Christ, I adore you present in the Blessed Sacrament and, having repented of my sins, I beg you to grant me the holy Indulgence of Forgiveness of Assisi, which I apply for the benefit of my soul and in suffrage of the holy souls of Purgatory. I pray you according to the intention of the Supreme Pontiff for the exaltation of the Holy Church and for the conversion of poor sinners.

Cinque Pater, Ave and Gloria, according to the intention of the S.Pontifice, for the needs of S.Chiesa. A Pater, Ave and Gloria for the purchase of the SS. Indulgences.

CONDITIONS REQUIRED

1) Visit to a parish church or a Franciscan church

and recite our Father and Creed.

2) Sacramental confession.

3) Eucharistic Communion.

4) Prayer according to the intentions of the Holy Father.

5) Disposition of mind that excludes any affection for sin, including venial sin.

Indulgence can be applied to yourself or to a deceased.

One night in the year 1216, Francis was immersed in prayer and contemplation in the church of the Porziuncola, when suddenly a bright light shone and he saw the Christ above the altar and the Madonna on his right; both were bright and surrounded by a multitude of angels. Francis silently worshiped His Lord with his face on the ground. When Jesus asked him what he wanted for the salvation of souls, Francis' reply was: "Most Holy Father, although I am a miserable sinner, I pray that all those who, repentant and confessed, will come to visit this church, You grant them ample and generous forgiveness, with a complete remission of all faults ". “What you ask, O brother Francis, is great - the Lord said to him - but you are worthy of greater things and you will have more. I therefore welcome your prayer, but on condition that you ask my Vicar on earth, for my part, this indulgence. " And Francis immediately presented himself to Pope Honorius III who was in Perugia in those days and told him with candor the vision he had had. The Pope listened carefully and after some difficulty gave his approval, then said: "for how many years do you want this indulgence?". Francis snapping, replied: "Holy Father, I do not ask for years, but souls". And happy he went to the door, but the Pontiff called him back: "How, you don't want any documents?". And Francis: “Holy Father, your word is enough for me! If this indulgence is the work of God, he will think of manifesting his work; I don't need any document, this card must be the Most Holy Virgin Mary, Christ the notary and the witness Angels. ”. And a few days later, together with the Bishops of Umbria, he said in tears to the people gathered at the Porziuncola: "My brothers, I want to send you all to Heaven"