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Day 203: The Purpose of Indulgences (2024) by Ascension

Day 203: The Purpose of Indulgences (2024)

from The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

by Ascension

Published: Sun Jul 21 2024

Show Notes

Fr. Mike expands on the purpose of indulgences and clarifies why the Church has the authority to provide indulgences. We also learn about the role of the Communion of Saints in our strive for holiness and the different liturgical forms and elements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1474-1484.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.