Divine Mercy decree (2002)
Approved invocation to the merciful Jesus
Pray an ecclesiastically approved invocation to the merciful Jesus.
Time required Usually under a minute for a brief invocation; no fixed minimum.
- When
- No date limitation stated for this partial grant
- Where
- Worldwide
- Who
- All eligible faithful
- Application
- Self or the departed
The prescribed work
- Pray with at least a contrite heart.
The work and its conditions
The general requirements include at least a general intention, the state of grace by the completion of the work, and a contrite heart. Complete the work as prescribed.
Conditions common to every indulgence
The person gaining an indulgence must be baptized, not excommunicated, and in the state of grace at least when the prescribed works are completed. There must be at least a general intention to gain indulgences, and the prescribed work must be performed at the time and in the manner required by the grant.
Read the full conditions and norms. The cited grant and its specific provisions govern.
Time required
Read each branch with its own conditions. An editorial estimate is not a prescribed minimum.
Approved invocation
Editorial estimate
Usually under a minute (editorial estimate).
No fixed minimum number of minutes is stated. The invocation itself is the work. The estimate assumes a short approved formula, not a longer devotional service.
What the time estimate excludes
- Ordinary travel to and from the venue, and waiting outside the prescribed work
- Separate confession, Communion and prayer for the Pope’s intentions, except where a branch expressly includes the prescribed celebration
Prayer texts and resources
Follow the prayer count and formula specified in the requirements.
Source and exact reference
Prayer texts and grants have separate source histories. Consult the grant source for the prescribed work, occasion, and conditions.