INDULGENCE

Indulgence

In Catholic theology, an indulgence is a remission of temporal punishment due to sin, the guilt of which has been forgiven. An indulgence is thus not forgiveness of the guilt of sin nor release from the eternal punishment due to unforgiven mortal sins; nor is it a permit to commit sin, a pardon of future sin, nor a guarantee of salvation for oneself or for another. Ordinarily, forgiveness of grave sins is to be obtained only through the sacrament of Confession .

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indulgence

Noun

  1. the act of indulging
  2. tolerance
  3. catering to someone's every desire
  4. something in which someone indulges
  5. An indulgent act; favour granted; gratification.
  6. A pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution.

Verb

  1. (Roman Catholic Church) to provide with an indulgence


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