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7/29/2018

FEAST OF THE PORTIUNCULA

 The Portiuncula Indulgence is a grace
not to be missed!
Prepare yourself -- and encourage
others to do the same.

From vespers on August 1st 
Until sundown on August 2nd


THE PORTIUNCULA INDULGENCE

The Portiuncula Indulgence is the first plenary indulgence ever granted in the Roman Catholic Church. One who gains the Portiuncula Indulgence is freed from all temporal punishments and becomes as pure as after Baptism.

St. Francis of Assisi persuaded Pope Honorius III to grant a plenary indulgence to all who visit the Portiuncula (Little Portion) on the 2nd day of August and confess their sins. This indulgence has been extended to all Catholic churches throughout the world.


To obtain the Plenary Indulgence of 
The Forgiveness of Assisi 
(For oneself or for a departed soul):

1) Sacramental Confession 
(8 days before or after);

2) Participation in the Holy Mass
And Eucharist 
(August 2nd);

3) Recitation of The Apostles Creed, 
Our Father, 
And a prayer for the Pope’s Intentions 
(After Mass).




Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli

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Since the mid-17th century, the Portiuncula (Little Portion) has been enshrined within the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli (Our Lady of the Angels) in Assisi.

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The Portiuncula Indulgence is a grace not to be missed -- not only for you but for the many suffering souls in Purgatory. The Portiuncula Indulgence can be obtained by any member of the faithful.

Spread the word!

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