What's an indulgence? How do I obtain one? Is it true that the Catholic church sold indulgences in the past?

In this episode, we wrap up our discussion on penance and contrition in the lead-up to Holy Week.

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References and further reading/listening/viewing:

  • Catechism of the Catholic Church, pts. 1471-79.
  • Pope Paul VI, Indulgentiarum Doctrina
  • USCCB, "Indulgences and our Spiritual Life"
  • Catholic Encyclopedia, "Indulgences"
  • Catholic Answers,
    • "Myths about Indulgences"
    • "Understanding Indulgences in the Catholic Faith"
    • "How to Explain the Doctrine of Indulgences"
    • "What is Attachment to Sin?"
    • "Primer on Indulgences"
    • "What is the sin of Simony?"
  • Ascenscion Presents,
    • "Did the Church Ever Sell Indulgences?"
    • "Do Catholics Still Do Indulgences? (feat. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.)"
    • "Absolution and Indulgences: Two Distinct Gifts from God"
    • "Giving the Gift of the Plenary Indulgence"
  • The Catechism in a Year
    • "Day 202: How Confession Heals"
    • "Day 203: The Purpose of Indulgences"
  • The Catholic Weekly, "Q and A with Fr Flader: Conditions for indulgences"
  • Catholic News Agency, "How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2024"

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