There is still time to receive a plenary indulgence during Lent. Did you know that there are several ways you can gain a plenary indulgence during Lent? Even though Lent is nearly over, there is still plenty of time for you to complete any, or all, of these ways.
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ to remove the temporal punishment due to sin. The indulgence cleanses a person of all temporal punishment due to sin. However, it must always be accompanied by a full detachment from sin.
The first way to gain a plenary indulgence is to spend at least 30 minutes in Eucharistic adoration. Visiting the Blessed Sacrament is important all year round, so why not take part in this beautiful practice during Lent and receive some additional graces too?
The next way is to take part in the Stations of the Cross, meditating on the Lord’s passion and death. This specific indulgence can even be gained once a day for those who can attend church daily and wish to perform the Stations of the Cross on their own.
Another way to receive a plenary indulgence is by praying the rosary in a church, oratory, family, religious community, or association of the faithful.
Lastly, one can gain a plenary indulgence by reading or listening to sacred Scripture for at least half an hour.
Once you have followed these steps, make sure to go to confession, receive holy Communion, and pray for the intentions of the pope. This will ensure that you have fulfilled the necessary conditions to receive a plenary indulgence.
By participating in these practices, you can still receive the benefits of a plenary indulgence during Lent, so take advantage of this opportunity before the season comes to a close.
