Celebrating
the
Jubilee
Year of Mercy
Dec 8, 2015 – Nov
20, 2016
Holy
Door and Indulgence
The
church of Our Lady of La Vang has been designated by Cardinal DiNardo as one of
the eight sacred places where entering the church (through the main door)
impart indulgences.
The
celebration of this 21st Asian Mass is a great occasion to gain a
Plenary Indulgence according to the intention of our Holy Father, Pope
Francis.
The
following are the designated Holy Doors in the archdiocese:
Our Lady of La Vang Church (12320 Old
Foltin Rd, Houston, TX 77086)
St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica (Holy Family
Parish, 2011 Church St, Galveston TX 77550)
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (1111 St.
Joseph Parkway, Houston, TX 77002)
St. Bernadette Church (15500 El Camino
Real, Houston, TX 77062)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (2405
Navigation Blvd, Houston TX 77003)
St. Francis of Assisi Church (5100 Dabney
St, Houston, TX 77026)
St. Ignatius Church (7810 Cypresswood Dr,
Spring, TX 77379)
St. Theresa Church (705 St. Theresa Blvd,
Sugar Land, TX 77498)
Pilgrims
who pass through this ‘Door of Mercy' at any of the above designated churches
receive the Jubilee Indulgence. This Jubilee indulgence can be gained once a
day for oneself or for someone who has died. Indulgence is not forgiveness
(removal) of sin, but a remission (removal) of the temporal punishment due to
the sin. This remission may be partial
or plenary (full). The indulgence
benefits the person who receives it, and it can be transferred (applied) to the
souls in purgatory.
The
Holy Father has stated that, in order to receive this Jubilee Indulgence, the
following must be observed. One must …
1.
Physically pass
through the Holy Door
2.
Have the
intention to receive the indulgence
3.
Receive Holy
Communion and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, if not on the day itself, but
within 20 days
4.
Say the
Profession of Faith
5.
Pray for the Holy
Father and his intentions
With regard to the
spiritual and corporal works of mercy, the Holy Father further instructed that
“each time that one of the faithful personally performs one or more of these
actions, he or she shall surely obtain the Jubilee Indulgence”.
Corporal
Works of Mercy
The Corporal Works of
Mercy are found in the teachings of Jesus and give us a model for how we should
treat all others, as if they were Christ in disguise. They "are charitable actions by which we
help our neighbors in their bodily needs" (USCCA). They respond to the basic needs of humanity
as we journey together through this life.
They are:
1.
Feed the
Hungry
2.
Give
drink to the thirsty
3.
Shelter
the homeless
4.
Visit
the sick
5.
Visit
the prisoners
6.
Bury the
dead
7.
Give
alms to the poor
Spiritual
Works of Mercy
The Spiritual Works of
Mercy have long been a part of the Christian tradition, appearing in the works
of theologians and spiritual writers throughout history. Just as Jesus attended to the spiritual
well-being of those he ministered to, these Spiritual Works of Mercy guide us
to “help our neighbor in their spiritual needs” (USCCA). They are:
1.
Counseling
the doubtful
2.
Admonishing
the sinner
3.
Comforting
the sorrowful
4.
Forgiving
injuries
5.
Bearing
wrongs patiently
6.
Praying
for the living and the dead
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