All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri How Indulgences Work
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Feb 25, 2025 Discover the true nature of indulgences—no magic, just intentional spiritual exercises. Dr. Sri delves into the double consequences of sin and how unhealthy attachments can hinder our spiritual growth. He offers practical examples, from personal stories to comparisons with physical rehabilitation. Learn about the requirements for gaining indulgences, the difference between plenary and partial ones, and creative ways to earn them from home. This enlightening discussion emphasizes interior freedom and the spiritual impact of these practices.
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Sin's Twofold Harm
- Sin has a double consequence: eternal and temporal effects on the soul.
- The temporal consequence is an unhealthy attachment that needs healing beyond forgiveness.
Habits Grow From Choices
- Repeated sinful choices cultivate habits and deepen attachment to specific vices.
- Confession forgives but doesn't automatically remove those entrenched wounds.
Express Lane Impatience
- Edward Sri describes driving home from a soccer game and choosing an express lane.
- He becomes impatient when the lane slows, revealing an attachment to efficiency.
