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

Day 203: The Purpose of Indulgences (2024)

Jul 21, 2024

23:31

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Exploring the purpose of indulgences, the Communion of Saints, and liturgical aspects of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Insights on mystical unity, Church's Treasury, and significance of acquiring indulgences. Discussion on confession process, communal celebrations, and role of diocesan bishop in absolution.

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The Communion of Saints facilitates spiritual exchange and aids in prompt purification of sinners.

Indulgences, granted by the Church, promote penance and charity by opening Christ's merits and saints' good deeds.

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The Communion of Saints and Indulgences

In the Communion of Saints, there exists a charity linkage between the faithful in heaven, purgatory, and on earth, where abundant exchange of good occurs. Recourse to the communion of saints aids sinners in prompt purification. The spiritual goods shared in this communion, known as the Church's Treasury, include Christ's merits, prayers of saints, and good works.

Intro

1min

Exploring Supernatural Unity, Indulgences, and the Sacrament of Penance

4min

The Sacrament of Penance and Communal Celebrations

2min

Exploring Personal Confession, Indulgences, and Communal Penance

16min

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.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

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

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