II. and III.

The second and third erroneous articles of the sermon read as follows:

“Second, they say that an indulgence does not remove the first or second part, i.e., contrition or confession, but rather the third part, namely satisfaction.”

“Third, satisfaction is divided further into three parts: that is praying, fasting, and giving alms. Prayer includes all kinds of works that are concerned with the soul, such as reading, writing, hearing God’s word, preaching, teaching, and similar practices. Fasting comprises all kinds of works of the mortification of the flesh, such as night watches, physical labor, uncomfortable bed, clothing, etc. Giving alms comprises all kinds of good works of love and mercy toward one’s neighbor.”

REBUTTAL ¶ They are rebutted thusly in a Christian manner: First, both of them are erroneous and entirely misleading since in them the truth is silenced. For in the holy Council of Constance it was once again confirmed that whoever wishes to earn an indulgence must, in addition to contrition, have gone to confession according to the ordinances of Holy Church or appear for confession according to the ordinances of the Church. This instruction is found in all papal bulls and letters of indulgence. But in the first article such confession is implicitly, that is secretly, separated and severed from genuine contrition, though erroneously.

Written in acknowledgement of His Papal Holiness and of all Christian universities and theologians.