Here is a Plenary Indulgence Devotion to St. Francis of Assisi rooted in the 2026 Jubilee 

The special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV will take place from 10 January 2026 to 10 January 2027, on the occasion of the eighth centenary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi.


Decree and the Church’s teaching:

Devotion to St. Francis of Assisi 

For Gaining the Plenary Indulgence during the Year of St. Francis (2026–2027)


Foundation of This Devotion

This devotion is based on the official decree granting a plenary indulgence during the Year of St. Francis, encouraging the faithful to imitate his life of poverty, charity, and peace.


Step 1: Interior Disposition

Before beginning, place yourself in God’s presence:


Prayer of Intention

Lord Jesus Christ, I desire to gain the plenary indulgence offered through the Church during this Year of St. Francis.

Grant me true detachment from all sin, even venial, and unite my heart to Your Sacred Heart.

I offer this devotion for Your glory and for the salvation of souls. Amen.


Step 2: Fulfill the Usual Conditions

(As required by the Church for a plenary indulgence )


Step 3: Visit a Franciscan Church or Place

Make a pilgrimage visit to:


If unable (due to illness or serious reason), unite spiritually from home.


Step 4: Time of Prayer and Meditation

Spend at least 15–30 minutes in prayer, reflecting on the life of St. Francis.


Suggested Scripture

Matthew 5:3 — “Blessed are the poor in spirit…”

Galatians 2:20 — “I live, now not I, but Christ liveth in me.”

Meditation Theme

Reflect on this truth from the decree:

St. Francis became “a true alter Christus”—another Christ on earth.


Ask:


Step 5: Prayers

Pray the following:

1. Our Father

2. Creed (Apostles’ or Nicene)

3. Invocations


To the Blessed Virgin Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace…


To St. Francis of Assisi

O Seraphic Father St. Francis,

who bore the wounds of Christ in your body

and the love of Christ in your heart,

teach me to follow Jesus in humility, poverty, and charity.

Help me to love all creation and seek peace among all people.

Pray for me, that I may become a faithful disciple

and attain eternal life. Amen.


To St. Clare and All Franciscan Saints

Holy Saints of the Franciscan family,

intercede for me, that I may live the Gospel with courage and joy. Amen.


Step 6: Act of Charity (Strongly Recommended)

In the spirit of St. Francis:


This fulfills the decree’s call to active charity and peace


Step 7: Closing Prayer

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

where there is injury, pardon;

where there is doubt, faith.

Through the intercession of St. Francis,

purify my soul and draw me closer to You.

May I live as a pilgrim of hope

and attain the grace of Heaven.

Amen.


Final Encouragement

This devotion is not merely a ritual—it is a call to transformation.


The Church urges us: