Indulgences

It may be helpful to set out clearly what is necessary to gain the plenary indulgences for the dead which are available in these days.
First: From noon today, Nov. 1st, until midnight tomorrow, Nov. 2nd, you may gain one plenary indulgence for the souls in purgatory by visiting a church or oratory and there praying the Apostles' creed and an Our Father. In addition, you must receive Holy Communion, go to Confession, and pray for the Pope's intentions.
Second: From today, Nov 1st, until Nov 8th, you may gain a plenary indulgence for the souls in purgatory every day by visiting a cemetery and praying there for the dead. For each indulgence you must also receive Communion and pray for the Pope's intentions, but it is sufficient to make one Confession.
A reminder: an indulgence is not about the remission of sins, but the remission of punishment due to sin. When I take a thorn out of my flesh, a wound remains, which must heal. Likewise, even when my sins are forgiven, damage has been done, and must be repaired. The souls in purgatory are damaged from their sins, and in need of healing. A plenary indulgence gained by you for them will speed them on their way to heaven. Go on, get yourself a few friends in the highest place of all!