“Through the communion of saints, the Church has a spiritual ‘Treasury,’ which is primarily made up of the infinite value of Christ’s saving actions, but which also includes the merits of the prayers and works of the saints starting with the Blessed Virgin Mary. As members of the communion of saints, we continually contribute to and benefit from this treasury. But Christ also gave the Church the authority to dispense and apply these merits to the faithful at special moments.
“Unlike material treasure, this ‘Treasury of the Church’ can never be exhausted. One significant way the Church makes use of this spiritual benefit is through indulgences – a remission of the remaining temporal punishment due to sins already forgiven.”
In a recent commentary, writer Kristina Johannes reflected on indulgences and the spiritual resource that they are.
To access Ms. Johannes’ compete post, please visit:
The Catholic Thing: Indulgences: An Embarrassment of Riches (2 FEB 14)
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