Enchiridion · Grant 17 §2, 3°
An approved prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Devout prayer to Mary using an ecclesiastically approved formula is covered by this open grant.
Time required No fixed duration; depends on the approved prayer
- When
- Any day
- Where
- Any suitable place
- Who
- All eligible faithful
- Application
- Self or the departed
The prescribed work
- Use an approved Marian prayer.
- This category extends beyond the five examples expressly named in the manual.
This grant covers an open category of prayers or works.
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.
An approved prayer
Duration varies
No fixed duration; depends on the approved prayer
No fixed minimum is prescribed. This grant includes different approved prayers, so no single practical duration describes all of them. Named prayer examples have their own estimates.
What the time estimate excludes
- Ordinary travel to and from the venue, and waiting outside the prescribed work
- Preparation and the ordinary conditions for a plenary indulgence, unless they are themselves part of the prescribed work
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.