Te Deum | Plenary Indulgence for December 31
Te Deum is a traditional hymn of joy and thanksgiving. A plenary indulgence is granted if the hymn is recited publicly on the last day of the year to give thanks to Almighty God for the benefits received in the year. To obtain the indulgence, the faithful must perform the indulgenced work; have complete detachment from sin; have sacramentally confessed their sins within a period of 8 days; go to Mass & receive the Holy Eucharist; pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff.
"O God, we praise Thee, and acknowledge Thee to be the supreme Lord
Everlasting Father, all the earth worships Thee..."
Veni, Creator Spiritus | Plenary Indulgence for January 1
A plenary indulgence is granted if the hymn is recited on the first of January. To obtain the indulgence, the faithful must perform the indulgenced work; have complete detachment from sin; have sacramentally confessed their sins within a period of 8 days; go to Mass & receive the Holy Eucharist; pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff.
"Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest; come with Thy grace and heavenly aid to fill the hearts which Thou hast made..."