From I Miss Christendom
What are indulgences?
The reality of indulgences is a bit complicated. As such, we will need to discuss the development of penances and praying and offering suffrages for the dead We will also dispel a few myths on the way. Simply put, an Indulgence is a replacement for a penance. Or, rather, someone does the penance for you. You receive the benefit in exchange for a minor act.
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