Manual of Indulgences

by Catholic Church, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Grow in the life of grace with this official handbook which contains the list of prayers and pious practices for faithful and repentant Catholics. This exclusive English-language translation of the Manual of Indulgences explains what indulgences are and the many devotional prayers associated with them.

Genres: Catholic, Prayer

172 pages, Hardcover

First published November 10, 2006

About the author

The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity. The Catholic Church is among the oldest institutions in the world and has played a prominent role in the history of Western civilisation. It teaches that it is the church founded by Jesus Christ, that its bishops are the successors of Christ's apostles and that the Pope is the successor to Saint Peter. Catholic doctrine maintains that the Church is infallible when it dogmatically teaches a doctrine of faith or morals. Catholic worship is centred on the Eucharist in which the Church teaches bread and wine are supernaturally transubstantiated into the body and blood of Christ. The Church holds the Blessed Virgin Mary in special regard. Catholic beliefs concerning Mary include her Immaculate Conception and bodily Assumption at the end of her earthly life.

Reviews

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

To all those Catholics (or not) stuck in the mindset of the abuses prevalent in Luther's time, this book (the official teaching released by Vatican II) explains the current understanding of indulgences, and shows how the church uses indulgences to encourage the faithful in ways which lead them closer to God and to their neighbor. There are four "general" indulgences, which include one "to the faithful who, led by the spirit of faith, give compassionately of themselves or of their goods to serve their brothers in need"

[Vagabond of Letters, DLitt]

It's no Raccolta, but it's canonically valid.

[Bill Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book

Manual of Indulgences offers a comprehensive guide to this spiritual subject with complete Cannon references. It is easy to understand.

[John Consiglio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

This is an excellent resource for Catholics. The treasury of heaven is certainly overflowing with graces. I heartily recommend this book.