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Indulgences

In the Sacrament of Penance, we receive God's forgiveness for our sins and are also reconciled with the Church. However, the consequences of sin, which often weigh heavily upon us, remain. An indulgence is a form of aid in the removal of these consequences of sin, which we would normally have to atone for through penance and efforts to repair the effects of sin. It does so by adding assistance, whether in the form of the intercession of the Church, the saints, or the merits of the Lord Jesus. The immense value that an indulgence represents can be obtained at specific places or times designated for their reception.

The Cross of the Lord is the gate of mercy. Jesus speaks of His crucifixion as an exaltation and says in the Gospel of John 12:32, "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."

Conditions for Obtaining Plenary Indulgences Daily

By observing the fundamental requirements: 

  • Having no attachment to any sin  
  • Receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation  
  • Receiving Holy Communion  
  • Praying for the intentions of the Holy Father  

Participation in Community Celebrations

  • Holy Mass

Weekdays: 7:15 AM and 6:00 PM 
Sundays: 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM  

  • Liturgy of the Hours

Weekdays: 6:30 AM Morning Prayer and Office of Readings; 5:00 PM Vespers  
Sundays: 6:30 AM Morning Prayer and Office of Readings; 7:30 PM Vespers  

  • Other Devotions

Way of the Cross (during Lent)  
Penitential Devotions (March 21, March 28, April 4 after evening Mass)  
Rosary Prayer (prayed together in May and October)  

  • Personal or Communal Eucharistic Adoration

For a suitable period, concluding with the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and a Marian Prayer

Other Ways to Obtain Plenary Indulgences Outside of the Basilica’s Liturgical Events

By observing the fundamental requirements: 

  • Having no attachment to any sin  
  • Receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation  
  • Receiving Holy Communion  
  • Praying for the intentions of the Holy Father  

Indulgences will also apply to acts of mercy performed in a reasonable measure, including:

Corporal Works of Mercy

  • Feeding the hungry  
  • Giving drink to the thirsty  
  • Clothing the naked  
  • Sheltering the homeless  
  • Caring for the sick  
  • Visiting the imprisoned  
  • Burying the dead  

Spiritual Works of Mercy

  • Counseling the doubtful  
  • Instructing the ignorant  
  • Admonishing sinners  
  • Comforting the sorrowful  
  • Forgiving offenses  
  • Patiently bearing wrongs  
  • Praying to God for the living and the dead  

A Spirit of Generous Penance, Especially on Fridays

  • Abstaining from unnecessary distractions (both real and virtual)  
  • Practicing moderation in consumption (fasting, abstinence in various forms)  
  • Donating an appropriate financial amount to the poor and those in need  
  •   (Collections for the protection of life: the unborn, abandoned children, youth in distress, the elderly in need, the lonely, migrants, etc.)  
  • Engaging in voluntary service for the benefit of society