The direct and immediate effect, therefore, of an Indulgence is, to remit the debt of temporal punishment, and not to pardon or remit sin, as it supposes sin already forgiven. But the sinner's repentance being seldom so perfect as to release him entirely from the whole punishment he deserves, on account of the injury he has committed against the Divine Majesty, there usually remains some debt of temporal punishment to be discharged, either in this world or in the next. For though the mercy of God is moved by a true repentance, to pardon the guilt and eternal punishment due in hell for mortal sin; yet his justice often substitutes in its place, and reserves some debt of temporal punishment, to which the repenting sinner is liable on account of his past sins; as appears evidently from several remarkable instances recorded in holy writ, particularly Adam, King David, Manasses, the Israelites, &c. {14} It is to discharge and cancel this debt of temporal punishment, that works of penance are enjoined in the sacred tribunal of Confession; and that the Catholic Church, like a compassionate and indulging mother, opens her spiritual treasures from time to time, to supply the wants and make up the deficiency of her children. In virtue of the power given to her by Jesus Christ, and in imitation of St. Paul, (2 Cor. x.) and several other renowned doctors and pastors who flourished in the purest ages of Christianity, she grants indulgences to such of the faithful as are properly disposed, and apply with fervour to those works of piety and religion, charity and penance, that are required on their part, as conditions necessary to gain the benefit of an indulgence. ----------------------------------------- The Manner Of Lay Persons Baptizing An Infant In Danger Of Death. Take common water, pour it on the head or face of the child, and while you are pouring it, say the following words: "I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen." ------------------------------------- The Roman Calendar For The Kingdom Of Ireland: Containing The Feasts and Fasts of the said Kingdom, the Irish Saints, and Patrons of each Diocese; all on their proper days. Explanations. The Festivals of the Holy-Days are in small capital Letters. The Irish Saints are marked in _Italic Letters_. The Founders of Religious Orders are marked thus, † _Note_.--Ap. signifies Apostle, M. Martyr, B. Bishop, Ab. Abbot, C. Confessor, V. Virgin, D. Diocese. {15} Calendar. January, 31 Days. 1 Circumcision of our Lord. 2 Octave of S. Stephen. In the Diocese of Limerick, S. _Munchin_. B. and C. 3 Octave of S. John, Apostle and Evangelist. 4 Octave of Holy Innocents. 6 S. Telesphorns, Pope and Martyr. Vigil. 6 Epiphany of our Lord, with an Octave. 7 S. _Kenligerna_, Widow., S. Lucian, Martyr.