What Does Indulgences Mean?

In the teaching of the Catholic Church, an indulgence is "a way to reduce the amount of punishment one has to undergo for sins".

What is indulgences in the Catholic Church?

Indulgence, a distinctive feature of the penitential system of both the Western medieval and the Roman Catholic Church that granted full or partial remission of the punishment of sin.

What is an example of an indulgence?

The act of indulging oneself, or giving way to one's own desires. The definition of indulgence is the act of giving way to one's desires, something granted as a privilege or something that is enjoyed out of gratification. An example of indulgence is eating an extra truffle.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.