The first of the two forms was used by St. John Berchmans, the other by St. Francis de Sales The Sacred Congregation authenticates the concession of the indulgence under date ot Nov. 17, 1006. Signed by Cardinal Tripepi, Prefect, and by Archbishop Panici, Secretary. — American Ecclesiastical Review. May, 1907, p. 555.
Indulgences for the Month of May
The Sovereign Pontiff, Pius VII, by a rescript from the Office of the Secretary of Memorials, March 21, 1815, granted to all the faithful who, either in public or in private, shall honor the Blessed Virgin with some special homage and devout prayers, Or the practice of other virtuous acts, an indulgence of three hundred days, every day; a plenary indulgence, once in this month, or according to the rule already established on one of the first eight days of June, on the day when, being truly penitent, after confession and communion, they shall pray for the intention of His Holiness. By a rescript of the Sacred Congregation of Indulgences, June 18, 1822, the same Sovereign Pontiff confirmed forever these indulgences.
Recite the Litany of Loreto, the Memorare, or any other approved prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
St. Aloysius' Act of Consecration
Most holy Mary, my lady, to thy faithful care and particular protection and to the bosom of thy mercy, to-day and every
