When we think of indulgences, many of us think of an outdated and unfair Church practice that alienated many Catholics and sparked the Reformation centuries ago. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz sets things straight, explaining how indulgences are an offering of God’s grace—a way to remove the temporal consequences of sin. Even though Christ forgives our sins, we are still wounded by sin in this life. The Church offers indulgences as a sort of spiritual therapy as we recover from those wounds.
Should I Give Money to the Homeless Person on the Street Corner?
Justice demands that we give charitably to the poor. But are there boundaries to that demand? Fr. Mark-Mary explores some ways in which there might be limits on how you are asked to give… but, to be honest, you probably haven't even gotten close to those limits.
